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VOL. 36 | NO. 5 | Friday, February 3, 2012
Statewide
Bill to change name of Mental Health Dept.
NASHVILLE (AP) - A proposal to change the name of the state Department of Mental Health has passed the Senate.
The measure sponsored by Senate Majority Leader Mark Norris of Collierville was approved 31-0 on Monday evening.
The legislation adds "Substance Abuse Services" to the department's name.
The companion bill is being scheduled for a vote on the House floor.