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MS HB73
Bill
Status
Failed
3/28/2012
Primary Sponsor
John Hines
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AI Summary
- Appropriates $7,000,000 from the State General Fund to the Mississippi State Department of Health for HIV/AIDS education, prevention, and treatment programs for fiscal year 2012-2013
- Allocates $3,000,000 for statewide outreach services and HIV/AIDS prevention education
- Provides $1,000,000 each for the AIDS Drug Assistance Program (ADAP) and Housing Opportunities for Persons with AIDS (HOPWA)
- Allocates $1,000,000 to community-based organizations in Public Health District III (including Southern AIDS Commission, Jackson State University, and My Brother's Keeper) and $500,000 each to organizations in Public Health Districts V and IX for education expansion and regional delivery services
- Requires a committee of providers and consumers appointed by the Department of Health to oversee funds distributed to community-based organizations, with unspent funds not lapsing back to the general fund
Legislative Description
Appropriation; Department of Health for HIV/AIDS education, prevention and treatment programs/services.
Last Action
Died In Committee
3/28/2012
Full Bill Text
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