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FL S1404

Bill

Status

Failed

4/30/2010

Primary Sponsor

Evelyn Lynn

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Origin

Senate

2010 Regular Session

AI Summary

  • Department of Veterans' Affairs, in collaboration with the Statewide Office for Suicide Prevention and Department of Children and Family Services, shall seek federal funding for veterans' outreach and suicide prevention programs

  • Upon receipt of federal funding, the Department of Veterans' Affairs shall implement and administer a grants program that may prioritize underserved areas and veterans ineligible for federal VA health care services

  • Grant-funded programs must include both veterans and their families in outreach efforts and coordinate with the United States Department of Veterans Affairs

  • Expands the Suicide Prevention Coordinating Council membership from 28 to 32 voting members, adding the Florida Psychological Association and Florida Psychiatric Society

  • Governor shall appoint at least two veterans to the council, with one currently enrolled as a student, increasing gubernatorial appointments from four to six members

Legislative Description

Veterans' Suicide Prevention [GPSC]

Last Action

Died in Messages

4/30/2010

Committee Referrals

Children, Families, and Elder Affairs3/8/2010
Military Affairs and Domestic Security2/3/2010

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