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JFAC approves transfer exemption for Licensing and Certification; some members object to 'shall draft legislation' language
Summary
The committee approved language allowing the Department of Health and Welfare’s Licensing and Certification program to transfer personnel funds to operating for contract nurses and directed the department to report on a potential move to DOPL; Senator Wintrow objected to language that would require drafting legislation.
The Joint Finance‑Appropriations Committee approved intent language that exempts the Department of Health and Welfare’s Licensing and Certification program from personnel‑to‑operating transfer restrictions and directed the department to work with the Division of Occupational and Professional Licenses (DOPL) to report on a possible administrative transfer — language that drew an objection over a clause requiring the parties “shall draft legislation.”
Ms. Williamson, a budget analyst with the Legislative Services Office, explained the exemption would allow Licensing…
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