6214-S2 AMH HUFF WEIS 22

2SSB 6214 - H AMD TO H CJC COMM AMD (H5269.1) 1155 ADOPTED 3-6-98

By Representative Huff

     On page 53, after line 15, insert:

ANEW SECTION. Sec. 55.  This act shall expire on June 30, 2001. 

NEW SECTION. Sec. 56.  The joint legislative audit and review committee shall conduct an evaluation of the efficiency and effectiveness of this act in meeting its stated goals.  Such an evaluation shall include the operation of the state mental hospitals and the regional support networks, as well as any other appropriate entity.  The joint legislative audit and review committee shall prepare an interim report of its findings which shall be delivered to the appropriate legislative committees of the house of representatives and the senate no later than September 1, 2000.  In addition, the joint legislative audit and review committee shall prepare a final report of its findings which shall be delivered to the appropriate legislative committees of the house of representatives and the senate no later than January 1, 2001.@

     Renumber the sections consecutively and correct internal references accordingly.

EFFECTS: Provides for the expiration of the act on June 30, 2001.  Requires the Joint Legislative Audit and Review Committee to review the effectiveness of the act prior to its expiration, and report the results of the review to the House of Representatives and the Senate.