Syringe exchange reduces disease, saves taxpayer money, and provides a gateway to treatment.



 
Legislation Filed in 2009


Senate Bill 188 by Senator Bob Deuell

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Senate Hearing Witness List

House Hearing Witness List

Video of the March 03, 2009 Senate hearing in the Health and Human Services Committee  To watch the Senate hearing click on the link above, scroll down and click on March 03 Senate Committee on Health & Human Services (Part II) and the testimony for SB 188 begins 27 minutes and 31 seconds into the video. You will need RealPlayer to view the hearing.

Video of the May 05, 2009 House hearing in the Public Health Committee  The House hearing may be viewed in three segments. To watch the House hearing click on the link above, then under the Broadcasts section click on the 5/05/09 broadcast that starts at 8:14 a.m. and the testimony on CSSB 188 begins 1 hour, 0 minutes and 44 seconds into the broadcast.  Next, click on the 05/05/09 broadcast that starts at 12:51 p.m.  Finally, click on the 05/05/09 broadcast that begins at 9:11 p.m. and advance to 40 minutes and 06 seconds into the broadcast. You will need RealPlayer to view the hearing.

House Bill 142 by Representative Ruth McClendon

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House Bill 272 by Representative Soloman Ortiz, Jr.

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House Bill 3707 by Representative Garnet Coleman

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