Chief Patron: Howell
Medication for Drug Resistant Tuberculosis

Item 310 #1s

Language
Page 238, line 34, strike "$89,997,059" and insert "$90,077,059".
Page 238, line 34, strike "$91,107,059" and insert "$91,189,459".
Page 239, after line 15, insert:
"D.  Out of this appropriation, $80,000 the first year and $82,400 the second year from the general fund shall be provided to the American Lung Association to purchase prescription medications for individuals who have drug-resistant tuberculosis and require prolonged treatment services."

Explanation
(This amendment provides $80,000 GF in FY 2005 and $82,400 GF in FY 2006 to purchase a drug treatment regimen for low-income Virginians with drug-resistent tuberculosis who require prolonged treatment.)