Missouri HB1783: Modifies provisions relating to public health services

What the bill says

To amend chapter 192, RSMo, by adding thereto one new section relating to public health services. Section A. Chapter 192, RSMo, is amended by adding thereto one new section, to be known as section 192.021, to read as follows: 192.021. 1. The department of health and senior services shall be authorized to contract directly with a Missouri affiliate of a national public health association or public health institute, or a similar or successor entity, in order to assist in carrying out its duties to promote the health and wellbeing of the residents of this state. Such contracts may include, but no.

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To amend chapter 192, RSMo, by adding thereto one new section relating to public health services. Section A. Chapter 192, RSMo, is amended by adding thereto one new section, to be known as section 192.021, to read as follows: 192.021. 1. The department of health and senior services shall be authorized to contract directly with a Missouri affiliate of a national public health association or public health institute, or a similar or successor entity, in order to assist in carrying out its duties to promote the health and wellbeing of the residents of this state. Such contracts may include, but not be limited to, efforts to assist in the delivery of health services to residents throughout the state and the administration of grant funds and related programs. 2. Within sixty days after the end of each fiscal year, the department and the designated affiliate shall provide the general assembly with an annual report and accounting of any appropriations and grant funds received and expended by the designated affiliate pursuant to this section during the immediate prior fiscal year and may provide recommendations and suggestions for improvement in services provided. ✔ EXPLANATION -- Matter enclosed in bold-faced brackets [thus] in the above bill is not enacted and is intended to be omitted from the law. Matter in bold-face type in the …

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Sponsors

• John Voss (R, 147) · primary sponsor