HB 344 -- COUNTY HEALTH CENTERS (Baker, 123) COMMITTEE OF ORIGIN: Local Government This bill allows the Cass County Commission to submit a proposal to levy a tax to operate a county health center to a public vote. Currently, this issue can only be submitted for voter approval by initiative petition. Ralls and Marion counties are allowed to establish nursing home districts to offer apartments for senior citizens which provide housing, food services, and emergency call buttons to the residents. FISCAL NOTE: No impact on state funds in FY 2006, FY 2007, and FY 2008.Copyright (c) Missouri House of Representatives