Amend CSSB 1 (house committee report) by adding the following appropriately numbered rider following the appropriations to the Health and Human Services Commission (page II-35):

____.  Study on Abuse in and Violations by Nursing Homes. Out of funds appropriated above, the Health and Human Services Commission shall conduct a study in conjunction with the Legislative Budget Board on abuse occurring in and violations of any law by nursing homes licensed by this state and receiving funds from the commission. Not later than April 1, 2018, the commission shall prepare and submit a written report to the executive commissioner of the commission on the results of the study and recommendations on policies for prevention of repeat violators and other appropriate recommendations based on the study.