§ 901 - Creation of commission
§ 901. Creation of commission
(a) There is established a commission on health care reform. The commission, under the direction of co-chairs who shall be appointed by the speaker of the house and president pro tempore of the senate, shall monitor health care reform initiatives and recommend to the general assembly actions needed to attain health care reform.
(b) Members of the commission shall include four representatives appointed by the speaker of the house, four senators appointed by the committee on committees, and two nonvoting members appointed by the governor.
(c) The commission may meet as needed and members shall be entitled to compensation and expenses as provided in section 406 of this title.
(d) The commission shall receive administrative, fiscal, and legal support from the joint fiscal office and the legislative council. In addition, with the approval of the speaker of the house and the president pro tempore of the senate, the commission may retain the services of one or more consultants or experts knowledgeable in health care systems, financing, or delivery to assist in its work and may request funding from the legislative budget. (Added 2005, No. 191 (Adj. Sess.), § 21.)