CHAPTER 139

S.P. 596 - L.D. 1614

Resolve, Regarding Comprehensive Community Health

Coalitions

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 development of core competencies, functions and performance standards for comprehensive community health coalitions before the end of 2006 is important to the operation of Maine's public health system; and

Whereas, inventorying resources and developing a plan to integrate some funding sources to support the public health functions identified in the State Health Plan during 2006 are important to Maine's public health system; 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. Comprehensive community health coalitions. Resolved: That the Department of Health and Human Services shall recognize and partner with comprehensive community health coalitions to provide public health assessment, education and services. Comprehensive community health coalition functions may include, but are not limited to, needs assessment; development of a community action plan; leveraging and coordinating resources,