SB 1095
Establishes the Senior Services Growth and Development Program
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LR Number:
6415S.01I
Last Action:
4/19/2016 - SCS Voted Do Pass S Seniors, Families and Children Committee (6415S.04C)
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Effective Date:
August 28, 2016

Current Bill Summary

SCS/SB 1095 - This act establishes the "Senior Services Growth and Development Program" in the Department of Health and Senior Services to provide additional funding for senior services provided through area agencies on aging. Beginning January 1, 2017, the director of the Department of Revenue shall deposit .04% of the current 2% premium tax collected from certain insurance companies and associations in the "Senior Services Growth and Development Program Fund". The moneys collected shall be placed in a special fund in the state treasury and the Department of Health and Senior Services shall disburse the funds to the area agencies on aging. All area agencies shall report annually to the Department of Health and Senior Services, the Department of Insurance, Financial Institutions, and Professional Registration, and the General Assembly on the distribution and use of the funds.

SARAH HASKINS

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