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MS HB1551

Bill

Official Source

Status

Failed

2/22/2017

Primary Sponsor

John Hines

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Origin

House of Representatives

2017 Regular Session

AI Summary

  • Appropriates $375,000 from the State General Fund to the State Department of Health for fiscal year 2018 (July 1, 2017 - June 30, 2018)
  • Department of Health shall distribute funds as a grant to the Southern Health Commission, Inc., a health and wellness center in Washington County
  • Southern Health Commission provides comprehensive clinical services, medical offices, and promotes healthy lifestyles in the community
  • Not more than $50,000 of the grant may be used for evaluation services contracted with a state institution of higher learning, preferably a Historically Black College or University (HBCU) in the Mississippi Delta
  • Act takes effect July 1, 2017

Legislative Description

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

Last Action

Died In Committee

2/22/2017

Committee Referrals

Appropriations2/15/2017

Full Bill Text

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