1.1 	A bill for an act
1.2 	relating to health information technology; creating certain requirements for the 
1.3 	use of federal funding; requiring legislative approval of a plan; limiting the 
1.4 	appropriation of federal funds.
1.5 	BE IT ENACTED BY THE LEGISLATURE OF THE STATE OF MINNESOTA:

1.6 	Section 1. HEALTH INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY INCENTIVES.
 1.7 	None of the funding available to the state as a result of the American Recovery 
1.8 	and Reinvestment Act of 2009, Division B, Title IV, Section 4001, which specifically 
1.9 	provides funds related to information technology infrastructure or Medicaid incentives 
1.10 	that encourage doctors, hospitals, and other providers to use health information 
1.11 	technology, shall be appropriated or expended prior to the presentation to and approval 
1.12 	by the legislature of a plan incorporating this funding into the existing electronic health 
1.13 	record system revolving account and loan program described in Minnesota Statutes, 
1.14 	section 62J.496. Any plan for the use of federal funding available under this section shall 
1.15 	prioritize rural health clinics and local public health agencies.

1.16 	EFFECTIVE DATE. This section is effective the day following final enactment.