Bill > LB203

This bill modifies the powers and duties of health directors in local public health departments by introducing several key changes. The legislation defines new terms such as "community-wide directed health measure" (a public health action involving an entire jurisdiction's population without known epidemiological links) and "epidemiological link" (a plausible exposure to a communicable disease). The bill requires health directors to obtain written approval from a majority of publicly elected county or city representatives before issuing community-wide directed health measures, and mandates that these measures be submitted to the board of health for ratification at their next meeting. The bill also updates the composition and duties of local health boards, particularly for city-county health departments, by clarifying appointment processes, specifying board responsibilities, and outlining the health director's role. Additionally, the legislation provides more detailed guidelines about the health director's qualifications, administrative responsibilities, and interaction with local government bodies. The changes aim to increase oversight and transparency in local public health decision-making by ensuring elected representatives have a more direct role in approving significant health interventions.

Health and Social Services

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