AMENDMENT(S) PROPOSED BY THE HOUSE

HEALTH, WELFARE AND INSTITUTIONS

1. Line 42, introduced, after A.

strike

the remainder of line 42 and through guidelines on line 43

insert

The Administrative Process Act (§ 2.2-4000 et seq.) shall not apply to the development of guidelines for the Emergency Department Care Management Grant Fund. The Department's Office of Licensure and Certification shall develop guidelines for the administration of the Emergency Department Care Management Grant Program, which

HEALTH, WELFARE AND INSTITUTIONS

2. Line 45, introduced, after amounts.

insert

The process for development of guidelines shall include (a) the use of an advisory committee composed of interested parties, (b) a minimum 60-day public comment period on draft guidelines followed by a public hearing, (c) written responses to all comments received, and (d) notice of the availability of draft guidelines and final guidelines to all who request such notice.