S0967B1266A04774 SFR:EJH 06/14/22 #90 A04774
AMENDMENTS TO SENATE BILL NO. 967
Sponsor: SENATOR SCHWANK
Printer's No. 1266
Amend Bill, page 1, line 7, by inserting after "maximizing"
participation and
Amend Bill, page 1, line 7, by striking out "in order"
Amend Bill, page 1, lines 8 and 9, by striking out "and
births and improved health in children in our Commonwealth and
coordinate" and inserting
, maternal outcomes, births and birth outcomes, improving
health in pregnant women, postpartum women, children and
infants in this Commonwealth and coordinating with
Amend Bill, page 1, line 12, by inserting after "WIC"
participation and
Amend Bill, page 1, line 14, by striking out "increased" and
inserting
increasing the
Amend Bill, page 1, line 15, by striking out the comma after
"technology" and inserting
and
Amend Bill, page 1, line 15, by striking out the comma after
"organization" and inserting
and by
Amend Bill, page 1, line 17, by inserting after "increase"
participation and
Amend Bill, page 2, line 18, by striking out all of said line
and inserting
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"Enrollment." The number of active WIC participants who are
eligible to receive food benefits.
"Food instrument." A voucher, check, electronic benefits
transfer (EBT) card, coupon or other document that is used by a
participant to obtain supplemental foods.
"Participation." The number of individuals who have received
WIC food benefits on a food instrument.
Amend Bill, page 2, line 24, by striking out "Duties" and
inserting
Topics
Amend Bill, page 2, lines 25 through 28, by striking out
"and" in line 25, all of lines 26 and 27 and "Commonwealth" in
line 28
Amend Bill, page 2, line 29, by striking out "On the" and
inserting
The
Amend Bill, page 3, lines 1 through 9, by striking out all of
said lines and inserting
programs.
Amend Bill, page 3, line 13, by striking out "toddlers" and
inserting
children
Amend Bill, page 3, lines 14 through 30; page 4, lines 1
through 18; by striking out "To develop an annual plan for
outreach, including" in line 14, all of lines 15 through 30 on
page 3 and all of lines 1 through 18 on page 4 and inserting
Outreach initiatives to increase participation and enrollment
in the program, including any underserved populations.
(3) Technology improvements or enhancements for program
operations, efficacy and efficiency, including:
(i) Incorporating the use of technology and
modernization tools that remove barriers for program
participants, including the potential to load benefits
remotely and purchase WIC benefits online.
(ii) Developing and maximizing the use of telehealth
technology for the increased convenience of program
participants.
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(iii) Coordinating and collating services to improve
efficiency and effectiveness of those services.
(b) Other topics.--The board may advise the department on
other topics bearing on the program.
Section 5. Duties.
(a) Board duties.--The board shall have the following
duties:
Amend Bill, page 4, line 19, by inserting after "and"
participation and
Amend Bill, page 4, line 20, by striking out "regional" and
inserting
State
Amend Bill, page 4, lines 20 and 21, by striking out "and the
Department of Human Services"
Amend Bill, page 4, lines 22 through 27, by striking out all
of lines 22 through 26 and "(4)" in line 27 and inserting
(2)
Amend Bill, page 4, lines 28 and 29, by striking out "to
ensure all members are aware of the current efforts"
Amend Bill, page 4, line 30, by striking out "(5) Research"
and inserting
(3) Advise on
Amend Bill, page 5, lines 2 through 12, by striking out all
of said lines and inserting
(4) Consult with organizations and other agencies that
work with WIC participants in fulfilling duties under this
act.
(5) Advise the department on the topics enumerated in
section 4.
Amend Bill, page 5, line 13, by striking out "5" and
inserting
6
Amend Bill, page 5, line 16, by striking out "Ex officio
members.--"
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Amend Bill, page 5, line 18, by inserting after "designee"
who shall be an employee of the department
Amend Bill, page 5, lines 19 through 30; page 6, lines 1
through 11; by striking out all of said lines on said pages and
inserting
(ii) The Director of WIC or a designee who shall be
an employee of the department with specialized knowledge
of WIC.
(iii) Two subject matter experts, as determined by
the Secretary of Health or a designee.
(2) Remaining members of the board shall include the
number of representatives from each of the following
categories as indicated, for a total of 14 remaining members:
(i) Two medical professionals with expertise in
serving women and children from underserved populations.
(ii) Two advocates focused on addressing food
insecurity.
(iii) Two child or maternal advocates.
(iv) Three WIC participants, each representing a
different region of this Commonwealth.
(v) One representative from two different WIC-
authorized stores or representatives or designees of WIC-
authorized stores, for a total of two, with preference
being for one representative from a store located in an
urban area and one representative from a store located in
a rural area, as determined by the Secretary of Health.
(vi) One representative from each of three different
WIC local agencies, for a total of three representatives,
each representing a different region of this
Commonwealth.
(b) Chair.--The Secretary of Health shall serve as chair of
the board. The following apply:
(1) At the first board meeting, board members shall
self-select a vice chair and secretary.
(2) The vice chair shall assist in the agenda creation
and meeting organization.
(3) The Secretary of Health shall select a board member
to fill the vice chair's obligations in the vice chair's
absence.
(4) The secretary of the board shall capture and
distribute meeting minutes.
(c) Quorum.--Ten board members under section 6(a)(2) shall
constitute a quorum.
(d) Voting.--Only board members under section 6(a)(2) shall
have voting rights. The vote of the majority of the quorum of
board members shall prevail.
(e) Appointment and terms.--
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(1) The Secretary of Health shall appoint members of the
board under section 6(a)(2) for staggered three-year terms,
as determined by the Secretary of Health, for a term not to
exceed three consecutive years.
(2) A board member whose term has expired shall continue
as a member of the board until a replacement has been
appointed. The member shall have full voting rights and count
for purposes of establishing a quorum. However, in no event
shall the member continue to serve on the board beyond six
months from the date of term expiration.
(3) Ex officio members or their designees shall serve so
long as the official continues to serve in an official
position.
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inserting
(f)
Amend Bill, page 6, line 13, by inserting after "filled"
within 45 days of the vacancy
Amend Bill, page 6, line 15, by striking out "(e)" and
inserting
(g)
Amend Bill, page 6, lines 16 through 19, by striking out the
colon in line 16 and all of lines 17 through 19 and inserting
the department.
Amend Bill, page 6, line 20, by striking out "(f)" and
inserting
(h)
Amend Bill, page 6, line 25, by striking out "(g)" and
inserting
(i)
Amend Bill, page 6, line 27, by striking out "less than 10"
and inserting
fewer than four
Amend Bill, page 6, line 27, by striking out the period after
"year" and inserting
, on a quarterly basis. However, the board shall meet
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every month for the first six months after the establishment
of the board. Thereafter, for the remainder of that first
year, the board shall meet on a quarterly basis.
Amend Bill, page 7, by inserting between lines 4 and 5
Section 7. Compensation and reimbursement.
Board members shall not be entitled to compensation for their
services as board members. However, board members shall be
entitled to reimbursement in accordance with Commonwealth
guidelines for reasonable travel, lodging and other necessary
expenses incurred in the performance of their duties as board
members.
Section 8. Conflict of interest.
Board members shall recuse themselves from discussions and
actions if a conflict of interest may exist.
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