Indiana Rural Health Association Legislative Conference Call
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Indiana Rural Health Association Legislative Conference Call January 28, 2021 Heather H. Willey Kristin Schwartz Barnes & Thornburg LLP Indiana Hospital Association CONFIDENTIAL © 2017 Barnes & Thornburg LLP. All Rights Reserved. This page, and all information on it, is confidential, proprietary and the property of Barnes & Thornburg LLP, which may not be disseminated or disclosed to any person or entity other than the intended recipient(s), and may not be reproduced, in any form, without the express written consent of the author or presenter. The @BTLawNews information on this page is intended for informational purposes only and shall not be construed as legal advice or a legal opinion of Barnes & Thornburg LLP. Legislative Leadership Indiana House of Representatives Indiana State Senate 71 Republicans* 39 Republicans* House Speaker, President Pro Todd Huston (R) Tempore, Fishers Rodric Bray (R) Martinsville 29 Democrats* 11 Democrats* House Minority Senate Minority Leader, Leader, Phil GiaQuinta (D) Greg Taylor (D) Fort Wayne Indianapolis CONFIDENTIAL © 2017 Barnes & Thornburg LLP. All Rights Reserved. This page, and all information on it, is confidential, proprietary and the property of Barnes & Thornburg LLP, which may not be disseminated or disclosed to any person or entity other than the intended recipient(s), and may not be reproduced, in any form, without the express written consent of the author or presenter. The information on this page is @BTLawNews 2 intended for informational purposes only and shall not be construed as legal advice or a legal opinion of Barnes & Thornburg LLP. New (& Returning) Legislators Indiana House Indiana Senate • District 6 – Maureen Bauer (D) • District 20 – Scott Baldwin (R) • District 7 – Jake Teshka (R) • District 30 – Fady Qaddoura (D) • District 12 – Mike Andrade (D) • District 40 – Shelli Yoder (D) • District 15 – Hal Slager (R) • District 18 – Craig Snow (R) • District 19 – Julie Olthoff (R) • District 35 – Elizabeth Roway (R) • District 58 – Michele Davis (R) • District 66 – Zach Payne (R) • District 75 – Cindy Ledbetter (R) • District 89 – Mitch Gore (D) • District 92 – Renee Pack (D) • District 93 – John Jacob (R) CONFIDENTIAL © 2017 Barnes & Thornburg LLP. All Rights Reserved. This page, and all information on it, is confidential, proprietary and the property of Barnes & Thornburg LLP, which may not be disseminated or disclosed to any person or entity other than the intended recipient(s), and may not be reproduced, in any form, without the express written consent of the author or presenter. The information on this page is @BTLawNews intended for informational purposes only and shall not be construed as legal advice or a legal opinion of Barnes & Thornburg LLP. 2021 Indiana General Assembly • The 2021 session is a long, budget session • Key Dates* – November 17, 2020 Organization Day – December 8, 2020 Bill request deadline – January 4, 2021 First day of session – April 29, 2021 Latest day for General Assembly to adjourn sine die *Subject to change due to COVID-19. CONFIDENTIAL © 2017 Barnes & Thornburg LLP. All Rights Reserved. This page, and all information on it, is confidential, proprietary and the property of Barnes & Thornburg LLP, which may not be disseminated or disclosed to any person or entity other than the intended recipient(s), and may not be reproduced, in any form, without the express written consent of the author or presenter. The information on this page is @BTLawNews intended for informational purposes only and shall not be construed as legal advice or a legal opinion of Barnes & Thornburg LLP. Legislative Continuity Committee • Legislative Continuity Committee has been meeting since July to discuss protocol for interim study committees, bill drafting procedures, Organization Day, and the 2021 Legislative Session in light of COVID-19. • Key Recommendations to Date: – House & Senate have been reviewing the rules and statutes that will need to be amended to provide flexibility during session. – Deadline for bill requests was moved up, filing limit of 10 bills/legislator, LSA can ask legislators to prioritize bill drafts. • 2021 Session Changes – Operating from alternative/additional locations. • The House is meeting in the Indiana Government Center South. – Will also utilize technology and change the committee and session schedules to accommodate social distancing needs. CONFIDENTIAL © 2017 Barnes & Thornburg LLP. All Rights Reserved. This page, and all information on it, is confidential, proprietary and the property of Barnes & Thornburg LLP, which may not be disseminated or disclosed to any person or entity other than the intended recipient(s), and may not be reproduced, in any form, without the express written consent of the author or presenter. The information on this page is @BTLawNews 5 intended for informational purposes only and shall not be construed as legal advice or a legal opinion of Barnes & Thornburg LLP. 2021 Legislative Preview • Constitutional Requirements – Redistricting – Timing of certified data – Biennial Budget CONFIDENTIAL © 2017 Barnes & Thornburg LLP. All Rights Reserved. This page, and all information on it, is confidential, proprietary and the property of Barnes & Thornburg LLP, which may not be disseminated or disclosed to any person or entity other than the intended recipient(s), and may not be reproduced, in any form, without the express written consent of the author or presenter. The information on this page is @BTLawNews intended for informational purposes only and shall not be construed as legal advice or a legal opinion of Barnes & Thornburg LLP. FY 2021-2022 Biennial Budget • In 2021, the Indiana General Assembly will pass the next biennial state budget. • Will include a long, hard look at state revenue forecast. • Expect budget to be tighter – cutting and monitoring expenditures. – State has asked agencies for 15% budget cut as a starting point. CONFIDENTIAL © 2017 Barnes & Thornburg LLP. All Rights Reserved. This page, and all information on it, is confidential, proprietary and the property of Barnes & Thornburg LLP, which may not be disseminated or disclosed to any person or entity other than the intended recipient(s), and may not be reproduced, in any form, without the express written consent of the author or presenter. The information on this page is @BTLawNews 7 intended for informational purposes only and shall not be construed as legal advice or a legal opinion of Barnes & Thornburg LLP. FY 2021-2022 Revenue Forecast • State Budget Committee received a revenue forecast in December 2020. • December 2020 forecast will shape discussions around the FY 2021-2022 budget. – Dealing with impact of COVID-19, federal policy and other changes. – December forecast did show stronger revenue projections than originally anticipated. CONFIDENTIAL © 2017 Barnes & Thornburg LLP. All Rights Reserved. This page, and all information on it, is confidential, proprietary and the property of Barnes & Thornburg LLP, which may not be disseminated or disclosed to any person or entity other than the intended recipient(s), and may not be reproduced, in any form, without the express written consent of the author or presenter. The information on this page is @BTLawNews 8 intended for informational purposes only and shall not be construed as legal advice or a legal opinion of Barnes & Thornburg LLP. 2021 Legislative Preview • COVID-related issues – Executive Authority • Public health emergency statute • Proposed restrictions on executive power • Proposed restrictions on powers of the local health department, health department officers and boards – COVID-19 Legislation • Keeping operational changes in place • Limitation of liability for employers and health care providers • Ghost employment/remote work CONFIDENTIAL © 2017 Barnes & Thornburg LLP. All Rights Reserved. This page, and all information on it, is confidential, proprietary and the property of Barnes & Thornburg LLP, which may not be disseminated or disclosed to any person or entity other than the intended recipient(s), and may not be reproduced, in any form, without the express written consent of the author or presenter. The information on this page is @BTLawNews intended for informational purposes only and shall not be construed as legal advice or a legal opinion of Barnes & Thornburg LLP. Budget • HB 1001 State Budget – Author: Brown – Appropriates money for capital expenditures, the operation of the state, K-12 and higher education, the delivery of Medicaid and other services, and various other distributions and purposes. – Replaces the governor with the budget director or the budget director's designee on the state board of finance. CONFIDENTIAL © 2017 Barnes & Thornburg LLP. All Rights Reserved. This page, and all information on it, is confidential, proprietary and the property of Barnes & Thornburg LLP, which may not be disseminated or disclosed to any person or entity other than the intended recipient(s), and may not be reproduced, in any form, without the express written consent of the author or presenter. The information on this page is @BTLawNews intended for informational purposes only and shall not be construed as legal advice or a legal opinion of Barnes & Thornburg LLP. Good Faith Estimates • HB 1447 Good Faith Health Care Estimates – Author: Vermilion – Adds and amends definitions for purposes of providing good faith estimates. – Specifies information to be provided in a good faith estimate by a practitioner and a provider facility. – Removes requirements concerning