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AR SB539

Bill

Official Source

Status

Passed

4/6/2013

Primary Sponsor

David Burnett

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Origin

Senate

89th General Assembly (2013 Regular)

AI Summary

  • Appropriates $2,000,000 from the General Improvement Fund to be transferred to the Drug Abuse Prevention and Treatment Fund for behavioral health services.

  • Appropriates an additional $2,000,000 from the Drug Abuse Prevention and Treatment Fund for behavioral health services for the fiscal year ending June 30, 2014.

  • Authorizes the Department of Human Services - Division of Behavioral Health to adopt new rules and regulations to carry out the appropriations without being restricted by requirements applicable to other programs.

  • Prohibits contracts or obligations from exceeding available State Treasury funds, but allows institutions to supplement with grants, donations, and Federal funds.

  • Effective July 1, 2013 on an emergency basis to ensure immediate operation of the agency and continued provision of essential governmental programs.

Legislative Description

An Act For The Department Of Human Services - Division Of Behavioral Health - Behavioral Health Services General Improvement Appropriation.

Last Action

Notification that SB539 is now Act 825

4/6/2013

Committee Referrals

Budget2/27/2013

Full Bill Text

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