DOVER, DE – The members of the Delaware State Senate Republican Caucus issued the following statement outlining their reasons for going “Not Voting” on the nominations for the Diamond State Hospital Cost Review Board.
“Our caucus decided to go “Not Voting” on the nominees for the Diamond State Hospital Cost Review Board. This decision is not a critique of the nominees themselves but reflects our concerns about the law that created this Board and the timing of these appointments.
“The law, passed as House Bill 350, faced unanimous Republican opposition in the House and Senate when it was debated, and its constitutionality is now being challenged in court by ChristianaCare. We believe it’s premature to move forward with implementing the law, including seating the Board, until the lawsuit is resolved.
“Additionally, we question the timing of these appointments. Governor Carney, who will leave office in January, is filling five of the six available appointed positions, leaving the Board incomplete. We believe it would be more appropriate for the incoming Meyer Administration to oversee the full appointment process. For these reasons, we have chosen to abstain from these votes.”
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