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MS SB2511

Bill

Status

Failed

3/16/2016

Primary Sponsor

Bob Dearing

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Origin

Senate

2016 Regular Session

AI Summary

  • Appropriates $200,000 from the State General Fund to the Office of the State Public Defender for fiscal year 2017 (July 1, 2016 - June 30, 2017)
  • Funds pilot programs providing legal representation to indigent parents in abuse and neglect cases and termination of parental rights cases
  • State Treasurer disburses funds upon warrants issued by the State Fiscal Officer based on proper requisitions
  • Effective date is July 1, 2016

Legislative Description

Appropriation FY2017; pilot programs for legal representation for indigent parents in child abuse cases.

Last Action

Died In Committee

3/16/2016

Committee Referrals

Appropriations2/8/2016

Full Bill Text

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