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MS SB2063

Bill

Status

Failed

2/22/2017

Primary Sponsor

Bob Dearing

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Origin

Senate

2017 Regular Session

AI Summary

  • Appropriates $200,000 from the State General Fund to the Office of the State Public Defender for fiscal year 2018 (July 1, 2017 - June 30, 2018)
  • Funding designated for pilot programs providing legal representation to indigent parents in abuse and neglect cases
  • Funding also covers pilot programs for legal representation in termination of parental rights cases
  • State Treasurer authorized to disburse funds upon warrants issued by the State Fiscal Officer
  • Act takes effect July 1, 2017

Legislative Description

Appropriation FY2018; pilot programs for legal representation for indigent parents in child abuse cases.

Last Action

Died In Committee

2/22/2017

Committee Referrals

Appropriations1/5/2017

Full Bill Text

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