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MS SB2558

Bill

Status

Failed

4/10/2024

Primary Sponsor

Briggs Hopson

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Origin

Senate

2024 Regular Session

AI Summary

  • Authorizes mental health regional commissions to have alternative board compositions if all participating county boards of supervisors agree through adopted resolutions
  • Allows flexibility from the default requirement of one supervisor-appointed member per county serving 4-year terms
  • Requires all commission members to attend orientation training and annual training held by the Department of Mental Health, with removal possible for non-attendance unless alternative arrangements are approved
  • Maintains non-voting liaison positions for chancery clerks and sheriffs selected from their respective counties
  • Takes effect July 1, 2023

Legislative Description

Mental Health Regional Commissions; authorize boards of supervisors to agree to board compositions.

Last Action

Died On Calendar

4/10/2024

Committee Referrals

Public Health and Human Services3/11/2024
Public Health and Welfare2/16/2024

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