Amend SB 1839 by adding a new appropriately numbered section as follows and renumbering subsequent sections: SECTION ____. (a) The legislature approves the procedures established through negotiated rulemaking by the Texas Department of Human Services in compliance with Section 32.0213, Human Resources Code, including any amendments to those procedures with an effective date before April 1, 2001. (b) The legislature ratifies any waiver issued by the commissioner of human services on or after September 1, 1997, and before April 1, 2001, to a nursing facility relating to the number of certified Medicaid beds at the facility, provided that the facility complies with all applicable requirements for licensure and certification.