High Risk Pool
The honorables in the House debated creating a high risk insurance pool, which would help give health insurance to folks who don't have it.
Rep. Paul Stam, a Wake County Republican, offered an amendment that would shift how the pool would be funded. As the bill was drafted, it would be paid for by a per-head fee on those who hold health insurance. Stam wanted to fund the bill out of general tax revenue. It failed on a 49-64 vote.
The bill itself passed on a 102-12 vote. Because it involves the creation of a new fee and spending money, the House will have to vote on the bill again tomorrow.
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