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Committee Report
| Legislation: | HB 319 |
| Sponsor: | Spence |
| Long Title: | AN ACT TO AMEND TITLE 18 OF THE DELAWARE CODE RELATING TO COLORECTAL CANCER SCREENING. |
| Committee: | ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT/BANKING & INSURANCE |
| Number of Committee Members: | 13 |
| Date of Report: | 06/10/2008 |
| Committee Vote: | Favorable: | On Its Merits: | Unfavorable: |
| 0 | 7 | 0 |
Purpose of the Bill : HB 319 mandates that anesthesia used during a colonoscopy be paid for by insurance companies.
Committee Findings: Representatives D. Short and Valihura stated that they had concerns with mandates and the costs associated. They argued that mandates are becoming costly for consumers, and that Delaware already has over 30 mandates. Rep. Valihura added that he would to see a compromise amendment among all parties, including the Speaker's Office, nursue anesthetists, and insurance companies.
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