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2000 SESSION

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SB 731 MHMRSAS Trust Fund, Commissioner to develop programs and report.

Introduced by: Stephen H. Martin | all patrons    ...    notes | add to my profiles

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Mental Health, Mental Retardation and Substance Abuse Services Trust Fund. Establishes the Mental Health, Mental Retardation and Substance Abuse Trust Fund for the net proceeds of the sale of vacant buildings held by the Department of Mental Health, Mental Retardation and Substance Abuse Services (DMHMRSAS). The fund shall also consist of such moneys as shall be appropriated by the General Assembly and any private donations. The fund is administered by the Commissioner of DMHMRSAS. Moneys in the fund are to be used to enhance and ensure the quality of care and treatment provided to consumers of the Commonwealth's mental health, mental retardation and substance abuse services. The proceeds from the sale of any vacant DMHMRSAS buildings and land are to be first used to (i) deliver mental health and other services within the same service area as where such sold buildings and land were located; and (ii) provide benefits to those persons who will no longer be employees of the Commonwealth as a result of such sale. The bill also requires the Commissioner of DMHMRSAS to develop a comprehensive plan for the restructuring of the Commonwealth's mental health care programs and facilities and to provide the final plan by December 15, 2000, to the Governor and enumerated members of the General Assembly. Any restructuring plan or proposed sale of a facility shall be approved by the General Assembly.


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