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AZ HB2676
Bill
Status
Introduced
2/1/2021
Primary Sponsor
Pamela Hannley
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AI Summary
- Appropriates $10,000,000 from the state general fund in fiscal year 2021-2022 to the Department of Health Services for grants to community health centers, critical access hospitals, and area health education centers.
- Grants shall be used to recruit, hire, and retain community health workers, certified nursing assistants, and other health-related professionals.
- Prioritizes grants to regions with high medical workforce shortages and for hiring professionals focused on pregnancy, childbirth, and postpartum care.
- Requires the Department of Health Services to submit reports to the Governor and Legislature by October 1 of 2021, 2022, and 2023 detailing grant distributions and expenditures.
- Exempts the appropriation from lapsing provisions, allowing unspent funds to carry forward.
Legislative Description
Appropriation; community health grants
Department Of Health Services
Last Action
House read second time
2/2/2021
Committee Referrals
Rules2/2/2021
Health and Human Services2/1/2021
Full Bill Text
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