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AR HB1166
Bill
Status
4/24/2019
Primary Sponsor
Andy Davis
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AI Summary
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Creates the Department of Human Services as a cabinet-level department headed by a Secretary appointed by the Governor with Senate consent, replacing the previous director position.
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Transfers 14 specified state entities to the Department of Human Services, including divisions for aging/behavioral health, medical services, developmental disabilities, children and family services, youth services, and various councils and boards.
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Establishes the Civilian Student Training Program within the department, authorizing juvenile participants at Camp Joseph T. Robinson to receive monetary stipends (up to $10 per week), uniforms, and transportation support.
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Changes "Director" to "Secretary" throughout Arkansas Code Title 25 and related statutes to reflect the cabinet-level status, affecting dozens of references across human services, Medicaid, and long-term care provisions.
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Declares an emergency and makes the act effective July 1, 2019, to allow implementation at the beginning of the fiscal year.
Legislative Description
To Create The Transformation And Efficiencies Act Of 2019; To Establish Cabinet-level Departments; To Establish The Cabinet-level Department Of Human Services; To Transfer State Entities; And To Declare An Emergency.
Last Action
Died on House Calendar at Sine Die Adjournment
4/24/2019