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- Referred to finance
- Referred to finance
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Makes an appropriation to the office of mental retardation and developmental disabilities to offset the cost of increased development of residential facilities
In Assembly Committee · Mental Health · Sponsor William Boyland
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Title of bill
An act making an appropriation to the office of mental retardation and developmental disabilities for the purpose of increasing residential treatment facilities in unserved and underserved areas
Purpose or general idea of bill
The purpose of this bill is to increase residential capacity in underserved communities.
Summary of specific provisions
This bill would make an appropriation to the Office of Mental Retardation and Developmental Disabilities to serve as a necessary catalyst for the increase development of residential capacity in underserved communities throughout New York State that will be accompanied by the administration of qualifying programs under the capable jurisdiction of the Office of Mental Retardation and Developmental Disabilities.
Justification
There are presently people residing in underserved communities, and they require assistance that the Office of Mental Retardation and Developmental Disabilities can provide. The appropriation to the Office of Mental Retardation and Developmental Disabilities will help in an exorbitant way and further push the increase development of residential capacity in underserved communities throughout New York State.
Prior legislative history
2008: S.7276
Fiscal implication for state and local governments
State funding would be needed to implement this new program.
Effective date
This act shall take effect immediately.
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