Ch. 35

1997 LAWS OF MARYLAND

modified "members", is deleted as unnecessary in light of the reference to
"expert" review panels and § 15-1307(a)(2) of this subtitle, which requires
that panel members be "experts".

Also in subsection (a)(2)(i) of this section, the former reference to "various"
panels is deleted as surplusage.

In subsection (b) of this section, the reference to the "agencies represented"
on the Committee is substituted for the former reference to the "respective
agencies" for clarity.

Defined term: "Committee" § 15-1301
15-1306. POWERS AND DUTIES OF COMMITTEE.

(A) EVALUATION OF LEGISLATIVE PROPOSALS AND STATUTES.

(1) AT THE REQUEST OF THE GOVERNOR OR THE LEGISLATIVE POLICY
COMMITTEE, THE INTERDEPARTMENTAL COMMITTEE SHALL EVALUATE
LEGISLATIVE PROPOSALS AND STATUTES THAT ESTABLISH, EXPAND, OR REPEAL
MANDATED HEALTH INSURANCE BENEFITS OR, EXCEPT AS OTHERWISE PROVIDED
BY LAW, NONDISCRIMINATION PROVISIONS, AND BENEFICIARY OR LENGTH OF
COVERAGE PROVISIONS.

(2) ON OR BEFORE MAY 31 OF EACH YEAR, THE GOVERNOR OR THE
LEGISLATIVE POLICY COMMITTEE SHALL NOTIFY THE INTERDEPARTMENTAL
COMMITTEE OF THE EVALUATIONS THAT MUST BE COMPLETED BEFORE THE NEXT
REGULAR SESSION OF THE GENERAL ASSEMBLY.

(B) APPOINTMENT OF EXPERT REVIEW PANELS.
THE COMMITTEE SHALL:

(1) APPOINT OBJECTIVE EXPERT REVIEW PANELS TO EVALUATE
LEGISLATIVE PROPOSALS OR STATUTES REFERRED TO THE COMMITTEE FOR
REVIEW; AND

(2) DESIGNATE A CHAIRMAN FOR EACH PANEL.

REVISOR'S NOTE: This section is new language derived without substantive
change from former Art. 48A, § 490M(c)(l) and (2) and (d).

In subsection (a)(2) of this section, the word "Interdepartmental" is added to
modify "Committee" for clarity and to distinguish the Interdepartmental
Committee from the Legislative Policy Committee.

Also in subsection (a)(2) of this section, the phrase "[o]n or before May 31" is
substituted for the former phrase "[b]y May 31" for clarity and consistency
with similar provisions in this and other revised articles of the Code.

In subsection (b)(2) of this section, the word "chairman" is substituted for the
former word "chair" to conform to current statutory style.

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