2013 Senate Bill 617

Create government “brain injury services and prevention council”

Introduced in the Senate

Oct. 15, 2013

Introduced by Sen. Jim Marleau (R-12)

To create a government “brain injury services and prevention council” comprised of individuals representing various agencies and interests, with the task of developing a “comprehensive statewide plan” and recommending specific expansions of current social welfare programs to “address the needs of individuals” with brain injuries. The new entity would replace an existing entity with a similar mission.

Referred to the Committee on Health Policy

Jan. 30, 2014

Reported without amendment

With the recommendation that the substitute (S-1) be adopted and that the bill then pass.

May 1, 2014

Substitute offered

The substitute passed by voice vote

May 14, 2014

Passed in the Senate 36 to 1 (details)

Received in the House

May 14, 2014

Referred to the Committee on Health Policy