HB 3716

Abstract

Creates the State-Funded Healthcare Programs Overview Committee Act. Creates the State-Funded Healthcare Programs Overview Committee to periodically inquire into and review the actions of the Department of Healthcare and Family Services to evaluate the success with which the Department is accomplishing its statutory duties and functions. Provides that the Committee shall be composed of members from both houses of the General Assembly, including: (i) the chairperson and minority spokesperson of the House Appropriations Human Services Committee; (ii) the chairperson and minority spokesperson of the Senate Appropriations 1 Committee; (iii) the chairperson and minority spokesperson of the House Human Services Committee; and (iv) the chairperson and minority spokesperson of the Senate Human Services Committee. Provides that on or after January 1, 2016, the President of the Senate shall appoint the Committee Chairperson from among the members of the Committee, and the Speaker of the House of Representatives shall appoint the Committee Vice-Chairperson from among the members of the Committee. Provides that the Committee Chairperson, the Committee Vice-Chairperson, and the Committee members shall serve two-year terms and shall serve until their respective terms expire or until termination of their legislative service, whichever first occurs. Requires the Department of Healthcare and Family Services to cooperate with the Committee and its authorized personnel to ensure that the duties of the Committee are timely and efficiently discharged. Contains provisions concerning membership vacancies and reporting requirements.