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AL HB189
Bill
Status
5/5/2015
Primary Sponsor
Mac McCutcheon
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AI Summary
HB189 Summary
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Commissioner of the Department of Senior Services shall have direction and control of the department rather than the board.
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Board of Directors is clarified to serve only in an advisory capacity to the commissioner, consisting of 16 members including legislative appointees, agency heads, and governor-appointed representatives.
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Advisory board retains duties to collect facts and statistics on aging populations, keep abreast of developments, provide mutual exchange of information, report to the Legislature, and coordinate services among state agencies serving senior citizens.
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Commissioner may contract with food service providers for meals programs for periods up to five years with five additional one-year extension options at commissioner's discretion.
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All existing rights, duties, and property of the Commission on the Aging transfer to the Department of Senior Services, with references in laws and contracts updated accordingly; a reasonable transition period is allowed for materials and supplies.
Legislative Description
Senior Services Department, commissioner, administer ratio of dept., Board of Directors to serve as advisory board, Secs. 38-3-1, 38-3-2, 38-3-3, 38-3-4, 38-3-5, 38-3-6, 38-3-7 am'd.
Senior Services Department
Last Action
Forwarded to Governor on May 5, 2015 at 4:47 p.m.
5/5/2015