Connecticut House Bill HB07051

Connecticut 2017 Regular Session

• Introduced: 2/9/17
• Refer: 2/9/17

Caption

An Act Implementing The Governor's Budget Recommendations For General Government.

Impact

The bill would amend multiple sections of the general statutes across various domains, including health and human services, potentially altering how health insurance policies must cover mental health treatments. The proposed changes are set to take effect on specific dates laid out within the text, aiming to align better with service delivery improvements and financial management in line with the administration’s overall budget priorities. This could have implications on the accessibility and quality of mental health services provided to residents.

Summary

House Bill 07051, titled 'An Act Implementing The Governor's Budget Recommendations For General Government', aims to revise certain aspects of state law based on the Governor's proposed budget. The bill emphasizes the need for funding and appropriations necessary to support various state initiatives and services, predominantly focusing on public health and related governmental departments. It outlines specific structural changes within state agencies that are designed to improve efficiency and performance reflecting the budgetary priorities set forth by the Governor.

Contention

While the bill aims to streamline government operations and improve public health services, there were debates among legislators about the implications of such amendments. Some members expressed concern that the changes could lead to reductions in critical local health services and the potential centralization of authority at state levels, which may reduce local governments' autonomy in managing specific health-related issues. As a response to these concerns, discussions pointed to the necessity for oversight mechanisms to ensure that local needs remain addressed despite the overarching changes proposed by the bill.