North Carolina § 120-209 - Creation and membership of Joint Legislative Oversight Committee on Medicaid and NC Health Choice.

§ 120-209. Creation and membership of Joint Legislative Oversight Committee on Medicaid and NC Health Choice.

The Joint Legislative Oversight Committee on Medicaid and NC Health Choice is established. The Committee consists of 14 members as follows: Seven members of the Senate appointed by the President Pro Tempore of the Senate, at least two of whom are members of the minority party. Seven members of the House of Representatives appointed by the Speaker of the House of Representatives, at least two of whom are members of the minority party. Terms on the Committee are for two years and begin on the convening of the General Assembly in each odd-numbered year, except that initial appointments begin on the date of appointment. Members may complete a term of service on the Committee even if they do not seek reelection or are not reelected to the General Assembly, but resignation or removal from service in the General Assembly constitutes resignation or removal from service on the Committee. A member continues to serve until a successor is appointed. A vacancy shall be filled within 30 days by the officer who made the original appointment. History (2015-245, s. 15.) Editor's Note. - Session Laws 2015-245, s. 17, provides: "Jurisdiction for legislative oversight of the Medicaid and NC Health Choice programs is transferred from the Joint Legislative Oversight Committee on Health and Human Services to the Joint Legislative Oversight Committee on Medicaid and NC Health Choice. However, both Committees have concurrent jurisdiction over issues related to mental health, developmental disabilities, and substance abuse services covered by the Medicaid and NC Health Choice programs. Any reports related to the Medicaid or NC Health Choice programs shall be provided to the Joint Legislative Oversight Committee on Medicaid and NC Health Choice."