How SB 111 changes current law

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The bill amends the structure and terms of the Advisory Council to the Division of Developmental Disabilities Services by removing political party representation requirements and changing term lengths.

• § 7910

  shall serve serves in an advisory capacity to the Director of the Division of Developmental Disabilities Services and shall consider → serves in an advisory capacity to the Director of the Division of Developmental Disabilities Services and considers

  The change updates the tense for clarity.

• § 7910

  individuals diagnosed with intellectual disabilities or specific developmental disabilities in the State this State and such matters as may be referred to it by the Governor, Secretary of the Department other matters that → individuals diagnosed with intellectual disabilities or specific developmental disabilities and other matters that

  This change simplifies the language regarding who the council considers.

• § 7910

  the Secretary Secretary, and the Governor on matters it deems appropriate to enable the Division to function in the best possible manner. → the Secretary, and the Governor on matters it deems appropriate.

  This change removes redundancy in the text.

• § 7910

  who shall be are appointed for 3-year terms by the Governor. → who shall be appointed for a term of up to 3 years by the Governor.

  This change allows for more flexibility in the term appointment duration.

• § 7910

  At least 3, but no more than 4, of the members of the Council shall be affiliated with 1 of the major political parties and at least 2, but no more than 3, of the members shall be affiliated with the other major political party; provided, however, that there shall be no more than a bare majority representation of 1 major political party over the other major political party.

  This change removes the requirement for political party membership balance among council members.

• § 7910

  Members of the Council shall serve without receive no compensation, except that they but may be reimbursed for reasonable and necessary expenses incident to their duties as members of the Council. → Members of the Council shall serve without compensation but may be reimbursed for reasonable and necessary expenses incident to their duties as members of the Council.

  This change clarifies the language regarding compensation for council members.