A JOINT RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING THE LEGISLATIVE RESEARCH COMMISSION TO STUDY THE CERTIFICATE OF NEED LAW.
Be it resolved by the Senate, the House of Representatives concurring:
SECTION 1.  The Legislative Research Commission may study the Certificate of Need law, as codified in Article 9 of Chapter 131E of the General Statutes.  The purpose of the study is to determine if the CON law meets its intended purpose and is applied fairly given current population growth and other economic and health factors of the State.  The Commission may make an interim report to the 2009 General Assembly, 2010 Regular Session, including recommended legislation.  The Commission may make its final report to the 2011 General Assembly upon its convening.  
SECTION 2.  The Legislative Services Officer shall allocate funds appropriated to the General Assembly for the expenditures of the Legislative Services Commission in conducting this study.
SECTION 3.  This resolution is effective upon ratification.