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TX SJR10
TX SJR10Proposing a constitutional amendment requiring the state to expand eligibility for Medicaid to certain persons under the federal Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act.
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Introduced
11/14/2022
11/14/2022
In Committee
02/15/2023
02/15/2023
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead
05/29/2023
05/29/2023
Introduced Session
88th Legislature Regular Session
Bill Summary
Proposing a constitutional amendment requiring the state to expand eligibility for Medicaid to certain persons under the federal Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act.
AI Summary
This Joint Resolution proposes a constitutional amendment to expand eligibility for Medicaid, a government health insurance program for low-income individuals, to include all persons who apply and for whom federal matching funds are available under the Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act (often called Obamacare), a federal law that expanded health insurance coverage. This amendment, if approved by voters, would take effect on January 1, 2024, and would be submitted to the voters for approval on November 7, 2023, with a temporary provision expiring on January 1, 2025, to allow for its implementation.
Committee Categories
Health and Social Services
Sponsors (3)
Last Action
Co-author authorized (on 03/07/2023)
Official Document
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| Document Type | Source Location |
|---|---|
| State Bill Page | https://capitol.texas.gov/BillLookup/History.aspx?LegSess=88R&Bill=SJR10 |
| BillText | https://capitol.texas.gov/tlodocs/88R/billtext/html/SJ00010I.htm |
| Bill | https://capitol.texas.gov/tlodocs/88R/billtext/pdf/SJ00010I.pdf |
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