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MS HB1607

Bill

Status

Failed

2/27/2013

Primary Sponsor

John Hines

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Origin

House of Representatives

2013 Regular Session

AI Summary

  • Appropriates $375,000 from the State General Fund to the State Department of Health for fiscal year 2014 (July 1, 2013 - June 30, 2014).

  • Directs the Department of Health to provide the funds as a grant to the Southern Health Commission, Inc., a health and wellness center in Washington County.

  • Limits no more than $50,000 of the grant to evaluation services contracted with a state institution of higher learning, preferably a Historically Black College or University (HBCU) in the Mississippi Delta.

  • Designates the Southern Health Commission's primary goals as providing comprehensive clinical services, medical offices, and wellness education to improve community health and fitness.

  • Takes effect July 1, 2013.

Legislative Description

Appropriation; Department of Health for a grant to the Southern Health Commission in Washington County.

Last Action

Died In Committee

2/27/2013

Committee Referrals

Appropriations2/13/2013

Full Bill Text

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