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AR HB1496

Bill

Official Source

Status

Failed

5/17/2013

Primary Sponsor

Henry Wilkins

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Origin

House of Representatives

89th General Assembly (2013 Regular)

AI Summary

  • Amends Arkansas Code § 20-64-1003 to revise the duties of the Arkansas Alcohol and Drug Abuse Coordinating Council
  • Adds new duty to identify opportunities for coordination and collaboration on prevention initiatives serving the same populations or aiming to achieve similar goals and outcomes
  • Maintains council's responsibility to review and coordinate school-based drug education, prevention, and awareness programs funded by the state
  • Updates committee structure to include a prevention and education committee chaired by the Director of the Division of Behavioral Health of the Department of Human Services (replacing reference to Bureau of Alcohol and Drug Abuse Prevention)
  • Removes requirement for the council to establish advocacy groups among the business community and youth population

Legislative Description

To Revise The Duties Of The Arkansas Alcohol And Drug Abuse Coordinating Council.

Last Action

Died in House Committee at Sine Die adjournment.

5/17/2013

Committee Referrals

State Agencies and Governmental Affairs2/26/2013

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