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MI SB1139
Bill
AI Summary
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Establishes a childhood lead poisoning prevention and control commission within the Department of Health and Human Services to be appointed by the governor with senate advice and consent within 30 days of the bill's effective date.
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Commission consists of 8 voting members: representatives from DHHS (chair), Department of Environmental Quality, Michigan State Housing Development Authority, pediatric public health initiative, local health department, certified lead-abatement contractors, and 2 general public members including a parent/advocate from a specific county and a property owner/developer representative.
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Requires the commission to conduct at least 2 public hearings to seek input from 42 specified organizations and groups with interests in childhood lead poisoning prevention, with the first hearing within 60 days of appointment.
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Commission members serve without compensation but may receive reimbursement for actual and necessary expenses; all meetings must comply with the Open Meetings Act and Freedom of Information Act.
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Bill takes effect 90 days after enactment and is contingent upon Senate Bill 1140 also being enacted into law.
Legislative Description
Health; blood; childhood lead poisoning prevention and control commission; establish. Amends 1978 PA 368 (MCL 333.1101 - 333.25211) by adding sec. 5478a. TIE BAR WITH: SB 1140'16
State agencies (existing): community health
Last Action
Referred To Committee On Health Policy
10/20/2016