Bill > HB1310

This bill modifies the existing law regarding the Alzheimer's State Plan Task Force by expanding and clarifying its composition, membership terms, and responsibilities. The task force will now consist of 21 members, including the lieutenant governor (who will serve as chair), directors from various state departments, legislators, and representatives from diverse backgrounds such as healthcare, caregiving, long-term care, and advocacy groups. The bill removes the requirement for Senate consent for gubernatorial appointments and establishes new term lengths for task force members, with most serving two-year terms and some serving staggered one-year terms. The task force's core mission remains assessing state programs related to Alzheimer's disease and developing a comprehensive state plan, but the bill adds more specific responsibilities like examining health disparities, coordinating research across state agencies, and developing strategies to increase Alzheimer's diagnostic rates. The bill also extends the task force's reporting requirements, mandating annual updates and a comprehensive report every five years, and extends the provisions of the section until December 31, 2032, instead of the previous expiration date of 2027.

https://house.mo.gov/Bill.aspx?bill=HB1310&year=2025&code=R