NURSE HOTLINE TASK FORCE

Creates the 24-hour Nurse Hotline Task Force Act. Provides for the creation of a task force to make recommendations on the formation and operation of a 24-hour nurse hotline. Requires that within 90 days after the effective date, the Governor shall appoint members of the task force. Provides that the members of the task force shall come from specified organizations. Requires that within 60 days after the effective date, nominations to the task force shall be submitted to the Governor. Requires that within 30 days after the close of nominations, the Governor shall make appointments to the task force. Provides that the appointments from the Department of Healthcare and Family Services and Department of Public Health shall co-chair the task force. Contains provisions on when and where the task force shall meet and the compensation for and tenure of the members of the task force. Provides that by July 1, 2017, the task force shall submit a report of recommendations to the Governor and General Assembly. Provides that the Department of Healthcare and Family Services and the Department of Public Health shall provide administrative support to the Task Force. Provides for the repeal of the Act on September 1, 2017. Effective immediately.