Resolve, To Create an Evidence-based Study and Comprehensive Plan for HIV and AIDS Services in Maine

Sec. 1. Study. Resolved: That the Maine HIV Advisory Committee, established in the Maine Revised Statutes, Title 5, section 12004-I, subsection 42 and referred to in this resolve as "the committee," shall conduct an evidence-based study and develop a comprehensive plan for HIV and AIDS prevention and care services in the State. The committee shall investigate and study the systems of services and supports necessary to prevent the spread of HIV and AIDS and to ensure adequate care for individuals affected by HIV and AIDS, including, but not limited to, funding of HIV and AIDS services, models of HIV prevention, changes in social, medical and economic environments that affect service delivery, models for service delivery and impacts of local, state and federal policies on HIV and AIDS services. The study must address mechanisms to ensure the maximization of private, public, local, state and federal resources in coordination with state human service agencies for HIV and AIDS services. The committee shall seek input from a broad spectrum of individuals with interests related to HIV and AIDS, including, but not limited to, persons living with or at risk of HIV or AIDS, health care professionals, providers of HIV social and prevention services, state officials and public and private sources of funding for HIV and AIDS services; and be it further

Sec. 2. Report. Resolved: That the committee shall report the results of its investigation and study and its recommendations to the joint standing committee of the Legislature having jurisdiction over health and human services matters no later than January 15, 2013; and be it further

Sec. 3. Funding. Resolved: That all funding for the study required in this resolve must come solely from non-General Fund sources. The Maine HIV Advisory Committee may accept grants and donations for the study pursuant to this resolve and expend those funds as necessary to accomplish the purpose of this resolve.