# HB 1044 Summary South Dakota will create scholarships to help people pursue careers in behavioral health fields like counseling, psychology, and mental health services. The state will provide funding for these scholarships to address the shortage of behavioral health professionals in the state. The bill declares the scholarships an emergency measure, allowing them to take effect immediately.
This bill does not directly amend codified state law.
Committee on Appropriations Tabled Passed, YEAS 18, NAYS 0.
Committee on Appropriations Scheduled for hearing J. 1
Health and Human Services Referred as Amended to Joint Committee on Appropriations Passed, YEAS 13, NAYS 0.
Health and Human Services Scheduled for hearing
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Health and Human Services Scheduled for hearing
House of Representatives Referred to House Health and Human Services H.J. 24
First Reading House H.J. 14
Erin Tobin
Prime sponsor · Sen.
R
Taylor Rehfeldt
Prime sponsor · Rep.
R
Cosponsors
Committee on Appropriations — Tabled
Health and Human Services — Referred as Amended to