FIRST REGULAR SESSION
[P E R F E C T E D]
SENATE COMMITTEE SUBSTITUTE FOR
SENATE BILL NO. 266
91ST GENERAL ASSEMBLY
Senate Committee Substitute adopted April 3, 2001.
Taken up April 3, 2001. Read 3rd time and placed upon its final passage; bill passed.
TERRY L. SPIELER, Secretary.
1155S.04P
AN ACT
To amend chapter 192, RSMo, by adding thereto one new section relating to a state systemic lupus erythematosus program in the department of health.
Section A. Chapter 192, RSMo, is amended by adding thereto one new section, to be known as section 192.729, to read as follows:
192.729. 1. There is hereby established a state systemic lupus erythematosus program in the department of health. Subject to appropriations, the lupus program shall:
(1) Track and monitor the incidents of lupus occurring throughout the state;
(2) Identify medical professionals and providers that are knowledgeable or specialize in the treatment of lupus and related diseases or illnesses; and
(3) Promote lupus research and public awareness through collaborations with academic partners throughout the state and local boards, including the Missouri chapter of the lupus foundation.
2. The department may utilize or expand existing programs such as the office of women's health, the office of minority health and the state arthritis program established in sections 192.700 to 192.727 to meet the requirements of this section.
3. The department may promulgate rules to implement the provisions of this section. No rule or portion of a rule promulgated pursuant to the authority of this section shall become effective unless it has been promulgated pursuant to chapter 536, RSMo.