Vote Smart's Synopsis:

Vote to pass a bill that establishes a grant program to reduce effects of substance abuse.

Highlights:

• Defines "monies that are received" as damages, penalties, attorney fees, costs, disbursements, refunds, rebates, or any other monetary payment made or paid by any defendant because of any judgment, consent decree or settlement, after payment of any costs, or fees allocated by court order (Sec. 2.d).

• Requires the attorney general to remit to the state treasurer all money that is received by the state in which the attorney general is involved that is dedicated by the terms of such litigation for the abatement or remediation of substance abuse or addiction (Sec. 3.a).

• Requires no later than March 1st of each year, the fights addiction grant review board to submit to the speaker of the house of representatives, the president of the senate, the governor and the attorney general a report of the board's activities during the prior calendar year, including (Sec. 7):

• An accounting of moneys deposited into and expended from the Kansas fights addiction fund;

• A summary of each approved grant, including the name and a detailed description of the qualified applicant, the amount granted, the justification for the grant with a detailed description of the grant's intended use and any other relevant information the board deems appropriate;

• An explanation of how the board's actions during the year have complied with the requirements of this act; and

• Any other relevant information the board deems appropriate.

• Establishes, under the jurisdiction of the attorney general, the Kansas Fights Addiction Grant Review Board. At least one member of such board shall reside in each of the state's congressional districts. Each member shall serve at the pleasure of the appointing authority. Such board shall be composed of 11 members who have expertise in the prevention, reduction, treatment or mitigation of the effects of substance abuse and addiction, as follows:

• Two members appointed by the attorney general, one of whom shall be designated as chairperson of the board and at least one of whom shall be appointed after consultation with addiction professionals;

• One member appointed by the governor;

• One member appointed by the president of the senate;

• One member appointed by the speaker of the house of representatives;

• One member appointed by the minority leader of the senate;

• One member appointed by the minority leader of the house of representatives;

• One member appointed by the League of Kansas Municipalities;

• One member appointed by the Kansas Association of Counties;

• One member appointed by the Kansas County and District Attorneys Association; and

• One member appointed by the Association of Community Mental Health Centers of Kansas after consultation with the Kansas Association of Addiction Professionals.

• Specifies The board shall receive and consider applications for grants of money from the Kansas Fights Addiction Fund. Not fewer than six members of the board voting in the affirmative shall be necessary to approve each grant, and each member shall have one vote. The board may adopt rules and procedures for its operation, conduct hearings, receive testimony and gather information to assist in its powers, duties, and functions under this act (Sec. 10.b).

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