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MO HB90

Bill

Status

Introduced

1/7/2015

Primary Sponsor

T.J. Berry

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Origin

House of Representatives

2015 Regular Session

AI Summary

  • Expands eligibility for one commission seat from only physicians to include licensed clinical psychologists or other licensed clinicians who are experts in evaluating or treating persons with intellectual or developmental disabilities

  • Changes the focus of that seat from "habilitation" expertise to "treatment" expertise for persons with intellectual or developmental disabilities

  • Maintains the seven-member commission structure with gubernatorial appointments requiring senate confirmation and four-year terms

  • Preserves compensation at $100 per day for commission business plus reimbursement for necessary expenses

Legislative Description

Changes the membership of the Mental Health Commission

Last Action

Public Hearing Completed (H)

2/3/2015

Committee Referrals

Health and Mental Health1/20/2015

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