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SB 197 - This act amends the Joint Committee on MO HealthNet to have as its purpose of study the efficacy of the program as well as the resources needed to continue and improve the MO HealthNet program over time. The Committee shall receive and obtain information from the departments of Social Services, Mental Health, Health and Senior Services and Elementary and Secondary Education as applicable, regarding the projected budget of the entire MO HealthNet program including projected MO HealthNet enrollment growth, categorized by population and geographic area. The Committee shall meet at least twice a year. The Committee is authorized to hire or contract for employees, and shall hire an investigator to conduct an audit, special review or investigation of the MO HealthNet program in order to assist the Committee with its duties. The compensation of such personnel and the expenses of the Committee shall be paid from the Joint Contingent Fund or jointly from the Senate and House Contingent Funds until an appropriation is made. This act is similar to provisions contained in SCS/SB 739 (2014), HCS/SS/SB 575 (2014), and HCS/SCS/SB 524 (2014). JESSI BAKER
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