Bill > SB1037

This bill modifies Missouri's public health laws by authorizing the Department of Health and Senior Services to directly contract with a designated Missouri affiliate of the National Network of Public Health Institutes (or a similar organization) to help carry out the department's mission of promoting state residents' health and wellbeing. The contract can cover various activities, including assisting with health service delivery and administering grant funds and related programs. The bill requires that within 60 days after each fiscal year's end, both the department and the designated affiliate must provide the state general assembly with an annual report detailing the appropriations and grant funds received and spent during the previous fiscal year. The report may also include recommendations for improving services. This provision appears designed to increase flexibility and collaboration in public health service delivery while maintaining transparency and accountability through mandatory annual reporting.

Health and Social Services

https://www.senate.mo.gov/26info/BTS_Web/Bill.aspx?SessionType=R&BillID=93