Strategies & Models for Subtance Abuse Prevention & Treatment; Joint Subcommittee Studying. (SJ318)
Introduced By
Sen. Emmett Hanger (R-Mount Solon) with support from co-patron Sen. Roscoe Reynolds (D-Martinsville)
Progress
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Passed Committee |
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Passed House |
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Passed Senate |
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Signed by Governor |
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Became Law |
Description
Joint Subcommittee to Study Strategies and Models for Substance Abuse Prevention and Treatment; Report. Continues the Joint Subcommittee to Study Strategies and Models for Substance Abuse Prevention and Treatment for two more years, to continue to (i) identify and characterize the nature of substance abuse in the Commonwealth; (ii) identify current state policies and programs targeting substance abuse prevention and treatment; (iii) examine the cost of such policies and programs to the Commonwealth; (iv) identify and examine policies and prevention programs from other leading states in the field of substance abuse and prevention; and (v) benchmark the Commonwealth's substance abuse prevention and treatment programs and policies against those of the leading states. Additionally, the joint subcommittee shall establish work groups to explore issues, existing state policies and programs, and potential recommendations or solutions to address problems related to substance abuse prevention, substance abuse treatment services, use of evidence-based practices, and other pertinent topics. The joint subcommittee is authorized to hold four meetings during the 2009 interim and four meetings during the 2010 interim, and shall submit a report to the Division of Legislative Automated Services each year. View Full Text »
Status
03/06/2009: Passed the Senate
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