Adopted

AMENDMENT NO 1 PROPOSED TO

Senate Bill No. 2406

BY: Senator(s) Michel, Nunnelee

     AMEND by striking lines 377 through 383 and insert in lieu thereof the following:

          (ff)  To have the sole power and discretion to enter into, sign, execute and deliver long-term or multiyear leases of real and personal property owned by the Department of Mental Health to and from other state and federal agencies and private entities deemed to be in the public's best interest.  Any monies derived from such leases shall be deposited into the funds of the Department of Mental Health for its exclusive use.  Leases to private entities shall be approved by the Department of Finance and Administration and all leases shall be filed with the Secretary of State.