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HB 2136: appropriation; DES; information; referral service

PRIME SPONSOR: Representative Carter, LD 15

BILL STATUS: Appropriations

                Health: DP 8-0-0-1

Legend: ADES – Arizona Department of Economic Security Amendments – BOLD and Stricken (Committee)

Abstract

☐ Prop 105 (45 votes) ☐ Prop 108 (40 votes) ☐ Emergency (40 votes) ☐ Fiscal NoteRelating to appropriations and the Arizona Department of Economic Security.

Provisions

1.       Appropriates $1,500,000 to the ADES from the GF in FY 2019 for a statewide information and referral service for health care services, community services, human services and governmental services. (Sec. 1)

2.       Permits ADES to provide service directly or through a public private partnership. (Sec. 1)

3.       Requires an accredited entity who provides the services to employ 2-1-1 dialing access. (Sec. 1)

Additional Information

2-1-1, Community Information and Referral Services, is a non-profit organization that provides free information and referral services for human and health services issues. 2-1-1 refers callers to specialists in their community for further support and services.

 

 

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Fifty-third Legislature                  HB 2136

Second Regular Session                               Version 2: Appropriations

 

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