SEN. SCHWARTZ HELPS RURAL SUBSTANCE ABUSE PROGRAMS
NEW LAW GO INTO EFFECT JAN. 1
DENVER— It’s a new year, and a number of new laws spearheaded by Democratic legislators and signed by Gov. Ritter go into effect on Jan. 1, 2010. One of them is an important piece of legislation from Senator Gail Schwartz (D-Snowmass).
On January 1, 2010 HB 1119 Rural Substance Abuse Grants (Rep. Ed Vigil, Sen. Gail Schwartz) will go into effect. This bill provides assistance to both adults and youth struggling with alcohol and substance abuse related problems in rural Colorado. Services include providing safe and alternative activities for youth, as well as prevention and treatment services. These new programs will provide assistance to rural communities in their efforts to manage and prevent substance abuse. The bill was supported by a number of state health programs.
“I want to let the people in Senate District 5 know that your needs are represented and your voices heard at the capitol,” said Sen. Schwartz. “Last session we passed several dynamic bills to support citizens living in rural parts of the state.”
“With HB 1119, Rep. Vigil and I created a rural substance abuse program to help rural communities in their efforts to manage, treat, and prevent drug and alcohol addictions. I firmly believe that everyone in Colorado should have access to quality care and services regardless of where they live. This bill will promote a healthy Colorado and I am proud to see it go into effect.”
