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A taxpayer bailout of North Carolina's state employee health insurance plan has narrowly passed the House's largest committee - portending potential troubles in a floor vote.
The House Appropriations Committee voted Wednesday 44-40 in favor of the plan, which would require the state to spend $730 million over the next two years to keep the plan afloat. The money would come from state operating revenues and highway funds.
The plan also would require a 10 percent annual increase in dependent coverage premiums.
The State Employees Association of North Carolina has lobbied against the plan. Several Wake County Democrats - whose constituency base includes many state employees - voted against the bill.
The plan next goes to the floor. A version already has passed the Senate.
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