Resolve, to Extend the Reporting Deadline for the Task Force on Paperwork Reduction in Nursing Facilities
Emergency preamble. Whereas, Acts and resolves of the Legislature do not become effective until 90 days after adjournment unless enacted as emergencies; and
Whereas, the task force on paperwork reduction in nursing facilities established in Resolve 1995, chapter 71 has been working steadily since it was established but was unable to meet its final report date of November 15, 1996; and
Whereas, an extension of the reporting date is necessary to accomplish the goals of the resolve, which are in the best interests of the people of Maine; and
Whereas, in the judgment of the Legislature, these facts create an emergency within the meaning of the Constitution of Maine and require the following legislation as immediately necessary for the preservation of the public peace, health and safety; now, therefore, be it
Sec. 1. Resolve 1995, c. 71, §6, amended. Resolved: That Resolve 1995, c. 71, §6 is amended to read:
Sec. 6. Reports. Resolved: That the task force shall submit to the Joint Standing Committee on Human Resources an interim report by July 15, 1996 and a final report by November January 15, 1996 1997. The final report must contain suggestions for changes in rules and the necessary legislation to accomplish the recommendations of the task force. Changes in practice or amendment of departmental rule to accomplish the purposes of this resolve may be made prior to the final report date.
Sec. 2. Retroactivity. Resolved: That this resolve applies retroactively to November 15, 1996.
Emergency clause. In view of the emergency cited in the preamble, this resolve takes effect when approved.
Effective January 28, 1997.
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