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MS HB432

Bill

Status

Failed

1/30/2018

Primary Sponsor

Becky Currie

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Origin

House of Representatives

2018 Regular Session

AI Summary

  • Increases State Board of Mental Health membership from 9 to 11 members by adding two directors of community mental health/intellectual disability centers
  • New director members are appointed by the Governor with Senate consent and serve four-year terms beginning July 1
  • Automatic termination of director membership occurs if the individual ceases to be a center director while on the board
  • Increases required quorum for board action from 5 to 6 members
  • Takes effect July 1, 2018

Legislative Description

Board of Mental Health; add 2 new members who are directors of community mental health centers.

Last Action

Died In Committee

1/30/2018

Committee Referrals

Public Health and Human Services1/5/2018

Full Bill Text

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