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2004 Special Session I

Budget Amendments - SB5001 (Committee Approved)

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Medication for Drug Resistant Tuberculosis

Item 310 #1s

Item 310 #1s

First Year - FY2005 Second Year - FY2006
Health And Human Resources
Health, Department of FY2005 $48,500 FY2006 $48,500 GF

Language
Page 238, line 34, strike "$89,997,059" and insert "$90,045,559".
Page 238, line 34, strike "$91,107,059" and insert "$91,155,559".
Page 239, after line 15, insert:
"D.  Out of this appropriation, $48,500 from the general fund each year shall be used to purchase prescription medications for individuals who have drug-resistant tuberculosis and require prolonged treatment services."


Explanation
(This amendment provides $48,500 from the general fund each year to purchase an intensive drug treatment regimen for low-income Virginians with drug-resistent tuberculosis who require prolonged treatment.)