Amend SB 1763 by striking lines 8-12 on page 2 and
substituting the following:
      Sec. 32.0247.  REALLOCATION OF UNOCCUPIED MEDICAID CERTIFIED
NURSING FACILITY BEDS  The department may make one or more
Medicaid-certified beds which remain unoccupied in a facility for
more than 180 consecutive days available for contracts with other
facilities.  The department shall by rule adopt procedures to
implement this section.  The department shall take into
consideration the history of violations of a facility losing or
receiving a certified bed, and shall reallocate beds in a manner
which enhances consumer choice and promotes quality of care.