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This bill extends the existing statewide planning and policy council for the Tennessee Department of Mental Health and Substance Abuse Services by making two technical amendments to state law. Specifically, the bill removes a previous reference to the council in Section 4-29-246(a) and adds a new reference to the council in Section 4-29-250(a), effectively updating the legal documentation of the council's existence. The bill ensures the council's continuation until June 30, 2029, which will allow the council to continue its work of providing strategic guidance and policy recommendations for mental health and substance abuse services in Tennessee. The changes are procedural in nature and do not fundamentally alter the council's structure or responsibilities. The bill takes effect immediately upon becoming law, as stated in the final section, which emphasizes the public welfare benefit of maintaining this important planning and policy body.

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https://wapp.capitol.tn.gov/apps/Billinfo/default.aspx?BillNumber=SB0083&ga=114