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MS HB405
Bill
Status
1/31/2017
Primary Sponsor
John Hines
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AI Summary
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Amends Section 19-5-101 to authorize county boards of supervisors to expend county general fund monies to match other funds for establishing and supporting nine categories of social and community service programs.
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Expands county matching fund authority to include domestic violence shelters, sexual assault programs, mentally ill and alcoholics halfway houses, child and adult emergency shelters, and elderly home health aides programs, in addition to existing programs.
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Amends Section 21-19-65 to clarify that municipal governing authorities may expend municipal general fund monies to match other funds for the same nine categories of social and community service programs.
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Makes identical program categories available for both county and municipal matching fund expenditures, ensuring consistency between local government levels.
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Takes effect July 1, 2017.
Legislative Description
Counties and municipalities; expand and clarify authority to expend monies to match funds for social and community service programs.
Last Action
Died In Committee
1/31/2017