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MS HB1137

Bill

Status

Failed

3/9/2022

Primary Sponsor

Manly Barton

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Origin

House of Representatives

2022 Regular Session

AI Summary

  • Increases membership from 2 to 4 members on regional mental health commissions that consist of only two counties bordering Alabama
  • Allows each participating county's board of supervisors to appoint 2 members instead of 1 member to represent their county on qualifying commissions
  • Sets 4-year terms for all appointed commission members
  • Regional commissions pay any member compensation at their discretion from available funds
  • Takes effect July 1, 2022, but contains conflicting language stating it "shall stand repealed on June 30, 2022"

Legislative Description

Regional mental health commissions; increase number of commissioners appointed by board of supervisors for certain counties.

Last Action

Died On Calendar

3/9/2022

Committee Referrals

Public Health and Welfare2/11/2022
Public Health and Human Services1/17/2022

Full Bill Text

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