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MS SB2007

Bill

Official Source

Status

Failed

2/21/2018

Primary Sponsor

Bob Dearing

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Origin

Senate

2018 Regular Session

AI Summary

  • Appropriates $200,000 from the State General Fund to the Office of the State Public Defender for FY2019 (July 1, 2018 - June 30, 2019).
  • Funds pilot programs providing legal representation to indigent parents in abuse and neglect cases and termination of parental rights cases.
  • State Treasurer authorized to disburse funds upon warrants issued by the State Fiscal Officer.
  • Takes effect July 1, 2018.

Legislative Description

Appropriation FY2019; pilot programs for legal representation for indigent parents in child abuse cases.

Last Action

Died In Committee

2/21/2018

Committee Referrals

Appropriations1/3/2018

Full Bill Text

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