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AR HB1843
Bill
Status
3/31/2011
Primary Sponsor
Butch Wilkins
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AI Summary
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Creates the Alzheimer's Advisory Council with 17 members including legislators, persons with Alzheimer's disease, caregivers, industry representatives, researchers, and state agency directors appointed by September 1, 2011
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Council members appointed by Speaker of House (4), President Pro Tempore of Senate (4), Governor (4), and ex officio from state agencies (5), serving at pleasure of appointing authorities
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Council shall assess current and future impact of Alzheimer's disease on Arkansas residents, examine existing services and resources, and develop strategies to address the public health crisis
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Council assessments and recommendations must include statewide trends, state's role in long-term care, policy on persons with developmental disabilities, existing services and capacity, and needed policy changes
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Council must present draft assessments and recommendations annually to the House and Senate Committees on Public Health, Welfare, and Labor on or before October 1
Legislative Description
An Act To Establish The Alzheimer's Advisory Council.
Last Action
House Notification that HB1843 is now Act 889
3/31/2011