Bill Status of SB 291   104th General Assembly


Short Description:  ONE HEALTH TASK FORCE

Senate Sponsors
Sen. Julie A. Morrison

Last Action  View All Actions

DateChamber Action
  1/24/2025SenateReferred to Assignments

Statutes Amended In Order of Appearance
New Act

Synopsis As Introduced
Creates the One Health Framework Task Force Act. Establishes the One Health Framework Task Force in the Department of Public Health for the purpose of developing a strategic plan to promote interdisciplinary communication and collaboration between physicians, veterinarians, and other scientific professionals and State agencies, with the goal of promoting the health and well-being of the State's residents, animals, and environment. Declares goals and responsibilities of the Task Force. Provides that the Task Force shall partner with or consult with certain entities in the State. Lists the members of the Task Force. Provides that the Task Force shall convene and meet at the call of the chairperson. Provides that the Department of Public Health shall provide support to the Task Force. Provides that members of the Task Force shall serve without compensation but shall be reimbursed for reasonable and necessary expenses from funds appropriated for that purpose. Provides that the Task Force shall submit a final report to the General Assembly and the Governor on or before January 1, 2027. Defines terms.

Actions 
DateChamber Action
  1/24/2025SenateFiled with Secretary by Sen. Julie A. Morrison
  1/24/2025SenateFirst Reading
  1/24/2025SenateReferred to Assignments

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