Amend HB 1217 as follows:
      (1)  On page 1, between lines 11 and 12, insert the following
new section of the bill:
      SECTION 2.  Article 26.21(h), Insurance Code, is amended to
read as follows:
      (h)  The initial enrollment period for the employees and
their dependents must be at least 31 days, with a 31-day open
enrollment period provided annually.  <Such enrollment period shall
consist of an entire calendar month, beginning on the first day of
the month and ending on the last day of the month.  If the month is
February, the period shall last through March 2.>
      (2)  On page 1, line 12, strike "SECTION 2" and substitute
"SECTION 3".
      (3)  On page 1, line 22, strike "SECTION 3" and substitute
"SECTION 4".