SB 6607 - DIGEST

 

     Declares that a writ of mandate is an available remedy and may be issued in cases when the department fails to provide a statutorily mandated report to the legislature at the date the report is due.

     Declares that a writ of mandate is an available remedy and may be issued in cases when the department fails to meet a statutory mandate or does not implement a statute that requires performance of duties on the part of the department.

     Provides that, for purposes of this act, a legislator is a party of interest and has standing to seek the writ in his or her capacity as a legislator.