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OK HB2999
Bill
Status
5/28/2010
Primary Sponsor
Al McAffrey
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AI Summary
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Modifies Board of Mental Health and Substance Abuse Services composition to 11 members with seven-year terms that may be renewed, replacing previous staggered term structure.
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Changes Department of Mental Health and Substance Abuse Services facility maintenance from mandatory ("shall") to discretionary ("may") for 12 listed facilities.
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Adds municipal employees to the list of persons required to report suspected abuse, neglect, or exploitation of vulnerable adults to the Department of Human Services or local law enforcement.
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Requires the Department of Mental Health and Substance Abuse Services and Oklahoma Health Care Authority to continue purchasing therapy from certified alcohol and drug counselors on a fee-for-service basis until June 30, 2013.
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Becomes effective November 1, 2010.
Legislative Description
Mental health; relating to the Board of Mental Health and Substance Abuse Services; modify term of office; making maintenance of certain facilities discretionary; relating to report required for vulnerable adult suffering abuse; adding municipal employees; providing services by certified alcohol and drug counselors providers through certain date. Effective date.
Mental Health
Last Action
Approved by Governor 06/09/2010
5/28/2010