CT SB00052

Establishes a task force to study and recommend additional programs providing health care to uninsured children in the state, including examination of similar programs in other states.

Task force composition includes 8 members appointed by legislative leaders (2 each by Speaker and Senate President Pro Tempore, 1 each by House and Senate Majority Leaders, 1 each by House and Senate Minority Leaders), plus designated commissioners and the Child Advocate.

Appointments must be completed within 30 days of the effective date, with the Speaker and Senate President Pro Tempore selecting co-chairs who shall schedule the first meeting within 60 days.

Receives administrative support from the joint standing committee staff having cognizance of public health matters.

Task force must submit findings and recommendations to relevant joint standing committees by January 1, 2011, and terminates upon submission of report or January 1, 2011, whichever is later.