BILL · 2003–04 SESSION
HB 2756: Mental health services
Creating a program to provide mental health services through a voucher system.
Summary
- Finds that empowering mental health consumers by allowing them to direct and pay for their care will improve the delivery of mental health services. The creation of a voucher-based system of care will reduce administrative expenses and increase funding available for direct care. Directs the department to establish a system of serving mental health consumers based on a voucher system.
From the Bill Digest (HB 2756), written by the Legislature's nonpartisan staff. Read the full report ↗
Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee
- IntroducedJan 20, 2004
- Out of committeestopped here
- Passed House
- Passed Senate
- Governor
- Law
- Prime sponsor
- Kelli Linville (D-42)
- Introduced
- January 20, 2004 in the House
- Last action
- January 20, 2004
AN ACT Relating to mental health services;
Sponsors
Prime sponsor: Kelli Linville (D-42)
2 co-sponsors (1 Democrat, 1 Republican)
Votes
No recorded floor votes. This measure never reached a floor vote.
History
- First reading, referred to Health Care.
HB 2756 in other sessions
Bill numbers restart every two years, so the same number is a different bill in each session.
- HB 2756 (2019–20) Metering infrastructure
- HB 2756 (2017–18) Wheeled ATV tourism routes
- HB 2756 (2015–16) False academic credentials
- HB 2756 (2013–14) Ferry system/accidents, etc.
- HB 2756 (2011–12) Irrigation & rehab districts
- HB 2756 (2009–10) Senior property tax programs
- HB 2756 (2007–08) Commitment center calls
- HB 2756 (2005–06) Durable medical equipment