If a city does so, the limitations on individual and total annual tax levy rates for both will not apply. The tax levy rate for capital improvements and operating expenses for the above purposes may be increased by a vote of the people. 192.911 - Removes sections 191.411 and 167.600 to 167.621 from the provision that certain programs and initiatives will be funded by federal funds and other specified funding. Section 191.213 - Provides that state expenditures for programs and initiatives enacted by sections 191.411 and 167.600 to 167.621 may be funded by federal funds, general revenue funds, and other appropriated funds. Section 191.411 - Currently requires the director of the Department of Health to define a system of health care services for all persons.
New language includes the encouragement of dentists located in shortage areas.
Section 192.070 - Adds the requirement that the Bureau of Child Hygiene must include the importance of routine dental care for children in its educational literature. All members shall be appointed by April 1, 2001. This portion of the act is similar to HB 1413. Section 332.311 - Currently prohibits dental hygienists from practicing without the supervision of a dentist. This act creates an exception by allowing a dental hygienist practicing in a public health setting to provide fluoride treatments, teeth cleaning, and sealants to children who are eligible for Medicaid.