Policy Information
State Watch
Highlights for:
Volume 6, Issue 1
May 12, 2009
In This Issue . . .
Bills Signed
· Corrections and TBI
· Trauma Care
· Rehabilitation Facility Definition
· Veterans and Returning Servicemembers
· Text Messaging Banned While Driving
Bills Passed
· Trust Fund Board Composition
· Quality Services Council
Resolutions Adopted
· Brain Injury Awareness Month
· Study on Veterans Court
· Veterans Health Care
Bills Introduced
· Advisory Boards Representation
· Behavioral Health Response Team
· Corrections
· Education
· Insurance Coverage
· Medicaid/Long-Term Care and Supports
· Prevention
· Protection & Missing Persons
· TBI State Services/Trust Fund/Advisory Boards
· Trauma Care
· Veterans and Military
Resolutions Introduced
· HCBS Medicaid Waiver
· Veterans
Other
· States Receive TBI Earmarks
· California Approves TBI Credentialing for Educators
· AoA and VA Awards Grants to States
· California Settles Lawsuit on Community Supports
Editors Note: This issue reflects bills signed during the last quarter of 2008 and legislation introduced in the new 2009 session. Some State legislatures have already adjourned, while a few States have year long sessions.
