Mental Health Trust Fund Reporting Requirements (language only)

Item 317 #2c

Language
Page 286, after line 27, insert:
"C.  Notwithstanding § 37.2-319 of the Code of Virginia, the Commissioner shall prepare a plan to address the capital and programmatic needs of other state mental health facilities and state mental retardation training centers when considering expenditures from the trust fund.  No less than 30 days prior to the expenditure of funds, the Commissioner shall present an expenditure plan to the Chairmen of the Senate Finance and House Appropriations Committees for their review and consideration."

Explanation
(This language amendment requires the Commissioner to prepare a plan for spending resources from the Mental Health, Mental Retardation, and Substance Abuse Services Trust Fund with proceeds from the sale of buildings or land at state facilities. Priority must be given to the capital and programmatic needs of other state facilities.)