Repeal interagency coordinating council for state prevention programs

2025 Regular Session

Repeals the interagency coordinating council for state prevention programs, ending its statutory authority and coordination role; duties may be reassigned to other agencies.

(LC) Draft Ready for Delivery

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Overview

LC 1646 is a bill titled “Repeal interagency coordinating council for state prevention programs.” The bill’s stated aim is to repeal the statutory authority for the interagency coordinating council that previously managed state prevention programs. The bill is categorized as a state government measure and is currently in the draft stage.

Purpose and Intent

Primary aim: Remove the statutory authority and existence of the interagency coordinating council for state prevention programs.

Implication: By repealing the council, the bill would discontinue the council’s interagency coordination role for state prevention programs. Final language will clarify whether any duties are reallocated to other agencies or eliminated entirely.

Key Provisions (as indicated by the bill title)

Repeal of the interagency coordinating council for state prevention programs: The statute establishing or authorizing the council would be removed.

(Note: The draft does not include the full text of all sections. The final bill language will specify any transitional provisions, whether duties are reassigned, and any conforming edits to related statutes.)

Affected Parties and Scope

State government entities: Agencies that previously participated in or were governed by the interagency coordinating council for state prevention programs.

Potential implementation bodies: If the council’s duties are redistributed, affected agencies would assume responsibilities that overlap with prevention program coordination.

Legislative Timeline and Status

Introduced: November 19, 2024

Status: (LC) Draft Ready for Delivery

Draft progression (indicative of drafting process):

2025-01-10: Draft Ready for Delivery
2025-01-09: Draft in Assembly
2025-01-08: Final Drafter Review
2025-01-07: Input/Proofing
2025-01-03: Legal Review
2024-11-19: Drafter Assigned
2025-01-05: Draft in Edit

Implications and Considerations

Coordination and governance: Repeal would eliminate the council’s formal coordination mechanism for state prevention programs. Potential consequences include reduced interagency collaboration unless other mechanisms are established.

Budget and staffing: Final text will indicate whether any funding, staff, or programs are retained, redistributed, or terminated.

Transitional provisions: The final bill may include provisions to transition duties to other agencies or to sunset related programs; readers should consult the final drafter text for specifics.

Next Steps for Interested Readers

Review the full bill text when released to understand any transitional provisions, reallocation of duties, or conforming edits to related statutes.

Monitor committee hearings and fiscal notes for anticipated budgetary impact and scope.

Track updates on how, if at all, other agencies would assume responsibilities previously held by the interagency council.

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