Representative Candace Pierucci had one of the most senior leadership positions on health policy in the Utah Legislature this year as the Vice Chair of the House Health and Human Services Committee. She spoke with State of Reform on Friday about a variety of accomplishments made this session, primarily legislation that “moved the needle” on the state’s mental health support.
“I think you’ll see a theme that emerged was dealing with mental health, specifically for our youth and kids.”
According to Pierucci, the state allocated $26 million to improving mental health this year, in addition to the programs it was already funding.