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TX SJR6
TX SJR6Proposing 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 certain people who qualify under the federal Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act (often called Obamacare). This means the state would be required to provide medical assistance to anyone who applies and for whom federal funds are available through this act. The amendment, if approved by voters, would take effect on January 1, 2024, and this specific provision would expire on January 1, 2025, with the vote scheduled for November 7, 2023.
Committee Categories
Health and Social Services
Sponsors (1)
Last Action
Referred to Health & Human Services (on 02/15/2023)
Official Document
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| Document Type | Source Location |
|---|---|
| State Bill Page | https://capitol.texas.gov/BillLookup/History.aspx?LegSess=88R&Bill=SJR6 |
| BillText | https://capitol.texas.gov/tlodocs/88R/billtext/html/SJ00006I.htm |
| Bill | https://capitol.texas.gov/tlodocs/88R/billtext/pdf/SJ00006I.pdf |
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