During 2008 the General Assembly considered health-related legislation covering a wide variety of topics, including the regulation of smoking in public places, the sale of unpasteurized milk to the public, and the donation of anatomical gifts. Most of the legislation enacted produced relatively minor changes to existing state laws, but the General Assembly did establish two signifi cant new reporting requirements—one related to childhood injuries and another related to race and ethnicity of patients. In addition, the appropriations process resulted in significant increases in funding for local public health services, both in the form of grant programs and direct aid to counties and in various public health initiatives.
Public Officials - Local and State Government Roles
Topics - Local and State Government
