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MS SB2021

Bill

Status

Passed

2/8/2021

Primary Sponsor

Hob Bryan

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Origin

Senate

2021 Regular Session

AI Summary

  • Relocates the Coordinator of Mental Health Accessibility position from the State Department of Mental Health to the Department of Finance and Administration (DFA)

  • Transfers all expenses for the Coordinator, including salary and staff salaries, to be paid from DFA appropriations rather than Department of Mental Health funds

  • Requires the Coordinator to obtain approval from the DFA Executive Director (instead of the State Board of Mental Health) when hiring staff

  • Exempts personal service contracts entered into by the Coordinator of Mental Health Accessibility from Public Procurement Review Board rules and regulations through June 30, 2022

  • Takes effect immediately upon passage

Legislative Description

Coordinator of Mental Health Accessibility; house position under DFA, exempt contracts from rules of contract review board.

Last Action

Approved by Governor

2/8/2021

Committee Referrals

Public Health and Human Services1/21/2021
Public Health and Welfare1/5/2021

Full Bill Text

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