GENERAL ASSEMBLY OF NORTH CAROLINA

1983 SESSION

 

 

CHAPTER 882

HOUSE BILL 478

 

AN ACT TO APPROPRIATE FUNDS TO THE DIVISION OF MENTAL HEALTH, MENTAL RETARDATION AND SUBSTANCE ABUSE SERVICES OF THE DEPARTMENT OF HUMAN RESOURCES FOR THE PURPOSE OF INCREASING ADULT DEVELOPMENTAL ACTIVITY PROGRAMS' MONTHLY SUBSIDY.

 

Whereas, approximately 3,388 clients are currently supported, in part, by State funds in Adult Developmental Activity Programs; and

Whereas, the subsidy for these programs has remained the same since 1980 and costs continue to rise; and

Whereas, these programs are necessary for the development of individual abilities and the maintenance of those receiving services in the community; Now, therefore,

 

The General Assembly of North Carolina enacts:

 

Section 1.  There is appropriated from the General Fund to the Division of Mental Health, Mental Retardation and Substance Abuse Services, Department of Human Resources for fiscal year 1983-84 the sum of eight hundred thirteen thousand one hundred twenty dollars ($813,120) to provide for an increase in the monthly subsidy to one hundred ninety-one dollars ($191.00) per month for Adult Developmental Activities Programs for clients who receive this subsidy.

Sec. 2.  This act is effective July 1, 1983.

In the General Assembly read three times and ratified, this the 20th day of July, 1983.