Lawmakers say SB 441 overlaps with recently enacted HB 348; subcommittee recommends against advancing SB 441

During a subcommittee work session, members reviewed SB 441, a measure addressing residency and municipal cooperation for individuals transported for services. Representative Woods noted that House Bill 348 — which addresses similar residency mechanics and had been signed by the governor earlier in the year — already implements the same end goals via a different mechanism.

Committee members raised concerns that SB 441 would place enforcement responsibility with the Department of Health and Human Services — a role some members said is inconsistent with DHS’s primary functions. Given the enacted status of HB 348 and those enforcement questions, Representative Lucas moved that the subcommittee not recommend SB 441 for further legislative consideration; the motion was seconded and carried by voice vote.