SB 6468-S - DIGEST
(DIGEST OF PROPOSED 1ST SUBSTITUTE)

Requires the department of commerce, in collaboration with the department of social and health services, to: (1) Administer grants to community hospitals or other community entities to expand and establish new capacity for behavioral health services in communities including children's mental health services; and

(2) Establish criteria for the issuance of the grants.

Authorizes the state finance committee to issue general obligation bonds to provide needed capital improvements to increase behavioral health services in community settings.

Provides for submission of sections 201 and 202 of this act to a vote of the people.