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House Bill 2929 would expand and strengthen Alcohol and Drug Policy Commission, supporters say
Summary
Supporters told the committee HB 2929 would expand the Alcohol and Drug Policy Commission's membership, clarify its scope to include prevention and youth, and add accountability powers to align state agencies on substance use policy.
The Joint Committee on Addiction and Community Safety Response opened a public hearing March 19 on House Bill 2929, which would change the structure, membership and responsibilities of the Alcohol and Drug Policy Commission (ADPC).
Annalise Stolf, director of the ADPC, said the bill — and its dash-1 amendment — would expand commission membership to 21 voting members and add seats for local mental health programs, county juvenile departments, local public health, school districts, cities, law enforcement and a separate attorney seat. The bill would also allow the governor to appoint the commission chair…
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