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AR HB1289

Bill

Official Source

Status

Passed

4/5/2017

Primary Sponsor

Bob Ballinger

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Origin

House of Representatives

91st General Assembly (2017 Regular)

AI Summary

HB1289 Summary

  • Reorganizes the Department of Human Services by consolidating the Division of Behavioral Health Services and Division of Aging and Adult Services into a single Division of Aging, Adult, and Behavioral Health Services

  • Eliminates the Division of Community Service and Nonprofit Support and repeals § 25-10-128 containing its governance structure and duties

  • Updates numerous Arkansas Code sections to reflect the new divisional name and organizational structure across multiple state agencies and programs

  • Establishes a Director's Office within the Department of Human Services to handle shared business services operating across all divisions, offices, sections, and units

  • Requires the director to obtain advice from the House and Senate Committees on State Agencies and Governmental Affairs before implementing any reorganization changes

Legislative Description

To Promote And Improve Efficiency And Quality In The Department Of Human Services; And To Reorganize The Department Of Human Services.

Last Action

Notification that HB1289 is now Act 913

4/5/2017

Committee Referrals

State Agencies & Governmental Affairs3/27/2017
State Agencies and Governmental Affairs1/25/2017

Full Bill Text

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