State Website Full Text (most recent version):
http://www.multistatetech.com/cgi/citesource?sctnys=ARHB10142009
Last Action:
02/11/2009 In House; Notification that HB1014 is now Act 92
Primary Synopsis:
HOUSE BILL By: Representatives D. Creekmore, Allen, M. Burris, B. Wilkins, Breedlove, Gaskill, D. Hutchinson, Moore, Powers, Reep, J. Roebuck, Saunders, Stewart By: Senators Horn, Broadway, Faris, P. Malone, T. Smith For An Act To Be Entitled AN ACT TO ESTABLISH THE TASK FORCE ON THE EFFECT OF ALZHEIMER’S DISEASE IN ARKANSAS; AND FOR OTHER PURPOSES. Subtitle AN ACT TO ESTABLISH THE TASK FORCE ON THE EFFECT OF ALZHEIMER’S DISEASE IN ARKANSAS. 20
Additional Bill Information:
January 16, 2009 Engrossed Language-
…SECTION 3. DUTIES.
(A) THE TASK FORCE ON THE EFFECT OF ALZHEIMER’S DISEASE IN ARKANSAS SHALL:
(1) ASSESS THE CURRENT AND FUTURE IMPACT OF ALZHEIMER’S DISEASE AND OTHER TYPES OF DEMENTIA ON THE RESIDENTS OF THE STATE OF ARKANSAS;
(2) EXAMINE THE EXISTING INDUSTRIES, SERVICES, AND RESOURCES ADDRESSING THE NEEDS OF PERSONS LIVING WITH ALZHEIMER’S DISEASE, THEIR FAMILIES, AND CAREGIVERS; AND
(3) DEVELOP A STRATEGY TO MOBILIZE A STATE RESPONSE TO THE PUBLIC HEALTH CRISIS CREATED BY ALZHEIMER’S DISEASE AND OTHER TYPES OF DEMENTIA.
(B) THE TASK FORCE SHALL INCLUDE THE FOLLOWING IN ITS ASSESSMENTS AND RECOMMENDATIONS:
(1) STATEWIDE TRENDS IN THE NUMBER OF PERSONS LIVING WITH ALZHEIMER’S DISEASE AND OTHER FORMS OF DEMENTIA AND THE NEEDS OF THOSE PERSONS;
(2) THE STATE’S ROLE IN PROVIDING LONG-TERM CARE, FAMILY CAREGIVER SUPPORT, AND OTHER FORMS OF ASSISTANCE TO PERSONS WITH EARLY-STAGE AND YOUNGER ONSET OF ALZHEIMER’S DISEASE;
(3) STATE POLICY REGARDING PERSONS WITH ALZHEIMER’S DISEASE AND DEVELOPMENTAL DISABILITIES;
(4) EXISTING SERVICES, RESOURCES, AND CAPACITY, INCLUDING WITHOUT LIMITATION:
(A) THE TYPE, COST, AND AVAILABILITY OF DEMENTIA SERVICES;
(B) THE DEMENTIA-SPECIFIC TRAINING REQUIREMENTS FOR LONG-TERM CARE STAFF;
(C) QUALITY CARE MEASURES FOR RESIDENTIAL CARE FACILITIES;
(D) THE CAPACITY OF PUBLIC SAFETY AND LAW ENFORCEMENT AGENCIES TO RESPOND TO PERSONS WITH ALZHEIMER’S DISEASE;
(E) THE AVAILABILITY OF HOME-BASED AND COMMUNITY-BASED RESOURCES FOR PERSONS WITH ALZHEIMER’S DISEASE, INCLUDING THE AVAILABILITY OF RESPITE CARE FOR FAMILIES;
(F) AN INVENTORY OF LONG-TERM CARE DEMENTIA CARE UNITS;
(G) THE ADEQUACY AND APPROPRIATENESS OF GERIATRIC-PSYCHIATRIC UNITS FOR PERSONS WITH BEHAVIORAL DISORDERS ASSOCIATED WITH ALZHEIMER’S AND RELATED DEMENTIA;
(H) THE ASSISTED LIVING RESIDENTIAL OPTIONS FOR PERSONS WITH DEMENTIA; AND
(I) STATE SUPPORT FOR ALZHEIMER’S RESEARCH; AND
(5) NEEDED STATE POLICIES OR RESPONSES, INCLUDING WITHOUT LIMITATION:
(A) DIRECTIONS FOR THE PROVISION OF CLEAR AND COORDINATED SERVICES AND SUPPORTS FOR PERSONS AND FAMILIES LIVING WITH ALZHEIMER’S AND RELATED DISORDERS; AND
(B) STRATEGIES FOR ADDRESSING IDENTIFIED GAPS IN SERVICES.
SECTION 4. REPORTS.
(A) THE TASK FORCE ON THE EFFECT OF ALZHEIMER’S DISEASE IN ARKANSAS SHALL PRESENT A DRAFT OF ASSESSMENTS AND RECOMMENDATIONS FOR MEETING THE ALZHEIMER’S DISEASE NEEDS IN THE STATE OF ARKANSAS TO THE HOUSE AND SENATE INTERIM COMMITTEES ON PUBLIC HEALTH, WELFARE, AND LABOR ON OR BEFORE OCTOBER 25, 2010 .
(B) THE TASK FORCE SHALL ISSUE A FINAL REPORT OF ITS ASSESSMENTS AND RECOMMENDATIONS FOR MEETING THE ALZHEIMER’S DISEASE NEEDS IN THE STATE OF ARKANSAS TO THE HOUSE AND SENATE INTERIM COMMITTEES ON PUBLIC HEALTH, WELFARE, AND LABOR AND THE GOVERNOR ON OR BEFORE JANUARY 15, 2011.
SECTION 5. THE TASK FORCE ON THE EFFECT OF ALZHEIMER’S DISEASE IN ARKANSAS SHALL EXPIRE ON JANUARY 15, 2011.
Status:
12/08/2008 In House; Prefiled
01/12/2009 In House; Read the first time, rules suspended, read the second time and referred to the Committee on PUBLIC HEALTH, WELFARE AND LABOR COMMITTEE- HOUSE
01/15/2009 In House; Returned by the Committee with the recommendation that it do pass as amended 1; Returned by the Committee with the recommendation that it do pass as amended 2
01/16/2009 In House; Placed on second reading for the purpose of amendment; Amendment No. 1 read and adopted and the bill ordered engrossed; Amendment No. 2 read and adopted and the bill ordered engrossed; REPORTED CORRECTLY ENGROSSED
01/21/2009 In House; Read the third time and passed and ordered transmitted to the Senate; In Senate; Received from the House; In Senate; Read first time, rules suspended, read second time, referred to Senate Committee on Public Health, Welfare and Labor
01/28/2009 In Senate; Returned by the Committee, with the recommendation that it Do Pass
02/05/2009 In Senate; Read the third time and passed; Returned to the House as passed; In House; Returned From the Senate as passed; In House; TO BE ENROLLED; In House; Correctly enrolled and ordered transmitted to the Governor’s Office.
02/11/2009 In House; Notification that HB1014 is now Act 92
Sponsor Information:
Dawn Creekmore (D – Majority);
Committees: House Aging, Children and Youth, Legislative & Military Affairs- House (Chair); House Arkansas Legislative Council (Alc); House Judiciary Committee- House; Joint Joint Performance Review (Jpr)
Sponsor:
Creekmore
