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MS HC81
Concurrent Resolution
Status
10/2/2020
Primary Sponsor
Jarvis Dortch
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AI Summary
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Suspends Joint Rules deadlines, including Joint Rule No. 40, to allow expedited drafting, introduction, consideration and passage of a COVID-19 response bill
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Requires Mississippi Department of Employment Security to provide paid leave to workers unable to work due to confirmed COVID-19, employer business closure or hour reduction, or lack of child care from school/facility closures
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Authorizes legislature to appropriate $20 million in grants to hospitals and county health departments for free COVID-19 testing and treatment
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Requires Department of Medicaid to seek all available federal waivers to cover COVID-19 testing and treatment for uninsured Mississippians
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Requires Department of Human Services to continue reimbursement payments to child care operators for the duration of the governor's COVID-19 state of emergency declaration
Legislative Description
Suspend deadlines for introduction; Legislative authority in response to COVID-19; authorize monies for agencies to use in response to COVID-19.
Last Action
Died In Committee
10/2/2020