H-8305

   Amend Senate File 2349, as passed by the Senate, as follows:
   1.  Page 1, line 32, after <arrangement> by inserting <that is recognized as tax-exempt under Internal Revenue Code section 501(c)(9) and>
   2.  Page 3, line 6, after <pt. 2510.> by inserting <A multiple employer welfare arrangement that is recognized as tax-exempt under Internal Revenue Code section 501(c)(9) and that is registered with the commissioner prior to January 1, 2018, shall not be considered an association health plan unless the multiple employer welfare arrangement affirmatively elects to be treated as an association health plan.>
   3.  Page 3, by striking lines 13 through 20.

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PETTENGILL of Benton