AN ACT to require the protection and advocacy agency FOR north carolina to report its actions regarding its impact on persons with disabilities.

Whereas, the action of North Carolina's Protection and Advocacy Agency has a direct impact on the budget of the State of North Carolina; and

Whereas, the North Carolina Protection and Advocacy Agency's actions have an impact on citizens with disabilities; Now, therefore,

The General Assembly of North Carolina enacts:

SECTION 1.  The designated Protection and Advocacy Agency (Agency) for this State shall submit a quarterly report of actions the Agency has taken in its efforts to advocate for persons with disabilities. The Agency shall submit its reports to the chairs of the House and Senate Appropriations Committees on Health and Human Services during session and to the Joint Legislative Oversight Committee on Medicaid and NC Health Choice and the Joint Legislative Oversight Committee on Health and Human Services during the interim. Upon review, the General Assembly is encouraged to examine the activities of the Agency to determine the impact on current and future State budgets. Nothing in this section shall be construed as impacting the Agency's ability to perform work within its governing laws.

SECTION 2.  This act is effective when it becomes law.