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Senate adopts substitute for SB10-62, including pilot to provide prepaid phones to domestic violence shelters
Summary
The Senate adopted Senate substitute number 3 for SB10-62 and perfected the bill after approving amendments, including a pilot (subject to appropriation) allowing the Department of Social Services to grant prepaid mobile devices to domestic violence shelters and an amendment on communication access services for the deaf and hard of hearing.
The Missouri Senate adopted a substitute for Senate Bill 10-62 and declared the bill perfected after approving multiple amendments, including a pilot program authorizing the Department of Social Services to buy and distribute prepaid mobile devices to victims through shelter grants.
Senator Newton moved adoption of Senate substitute number 3 for SB10-62. Senators debated distribution and amendment text before the chamber adopted at least two amendments by voice vote: one to establish communication access services for the deaf and hard of hearing (an amendment described as identical to one previously offered) and a separate amendment requiring the Office of Administration…
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