Title: Establishes the Executive Office of Health and Policy
Vote to pass a bill that establishes the Executive Office of Health and Policy in the State of South Carolina, merging and consolidating 6 previously established state departments.
Establishes the Executive Office of Health and Policy in the State of South Carolina, merging and consolidating 6 previously established state departments, including the departments of (Sec. 1):
Alcohol and Other Drug Abuse Services;
Disabilities and Special Needs;
Health and Human Services;
Mental Health;
Aging; and
Public health.
Requires that there shall be a new Department of Public Health created after this bill's enactment date (Sec. 1).
Specifies that the provisions of this bill shall take effect immediately upon passage and approval by the governor (Sec. 1).
Title: Establishes the Executive Office of Health and Policy