Senate Sponsors: REA-GEO-KARIS-OBAMA-TROTTER-SMITH, DEL VALLE AND CULLERTON. Short description: COMP PRIMARY MEDICAL CARE PROG Synopsis of Bill as introduced: Creates the Comprehensive Primary Medical Care Program Act. Creates a grant program under which the Department of Human Services shall fund the establishment and maintenance of medical practices to serve medically underserved populations. To receive funds, a medical practice must be eligible to receive funding under certain provisions of the federal Public Health Services Act or be a public health department and must adjust fees in accordance with a patient's income. The grant funds may be used to acquire sites, expand an existing practice, purchase equipment, hire and train staff, and develop practice networks. Effective immediately. Last action on Bill: SESSION SINE DIE Last action date: 01-01-09 Location: Senate Amendments to Bill: AMENDMENTS ADOPTED: HOUSE - 0 SENATE - 0 END OF INQUIRY Full Text Bill Status