Amend HB 154 (senate committee report) as follows:
(1) Add a new SECTION 2 of the bill to read as follows:
SECTION 2. Section 32.021, Human Resources Code, is amended
by adding new subsection (p) to read as follows:
(p) In order to increase the personal needs allowance under
Section 32.024(v), Human Resources Code, the department shall
develop an early warning system:
(1) to detect fraud in the handling of personal needs
allowance and other funds of residents of long-term care
facilities;
(2) to detect conditions that could be detrimental to
the health, safety, and welfare of residents; and
(3) that includes a quality-of-care monitoring
program.
(2) Renumber subsequent SECTIONS of the bill accordingly.