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House approves fund and board for traumatic brain injury with temporary higher startup allocation
Summary
Lawmakers approved HB 388 to create a traumatic brain injury board and fund supported by increased surcharges; an amendment raises operating allocation from 7% to 15% for startup (May 2006–Feb 2008) before reverting to 7%. The bill passed 61-9 and moves to the Senate.
The Utah House passed House Bill 388 on Feb. 23, 2006, creating a Traumatic Brain Injury (TBI) Board within the Department of Human Services and a dedicated TBI Fund financed by surcharges on certain offenses.
Representative Gallins, the sponsor, said the board and fund will coordinate resources, help families find services and provide direction for…
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