Autism Advisory Council; repeals council, advisory Board established, report, sunset.

The advisory body changed from an executive branch Autism Advisory Board to a legislative branch Autism Advisory Council Commission.

Membership increased from 12 members to 25 members, including nine legislative members, 12 nonlegislative citizen members, and seven ex officio members.

The bill now amends and reenacts existing sections 30-329.1 and 30-329.2 rather than adding entirely new sections.

The sunset date was changed from July 1, 2029 to July 1, 2027.

The bill's focus shifted from repealing Chapter 50.1 to amending and reenacting specific sections within that chapter.

The Autism Advisory Council was changed to the Autism Advisory Board, moving from the legislative branch to the executive branch of state government.

The board's primary function changed from coordinating services and making recommendations to the General Assembly to advising the Governor and cabinet members on service coordination strategies.

Membership was reduced from 25 members (9 legislative, 12 citizen, 7 ex officio) to 12 members (6 legislative, 6 citizen), eliminating ex officio members.

The board's annual meeting requirement changed from no less than five times per year to a maximum of four times per year.

The requirement for a majority vote to fail recommendations was removed from the legislative branch council structure.

The new board is authorized to accept gifts and grants, which was not explicitly mentioned in the original version.

Nonlegislative citizen members no longer receive compensation for their services, though they remain eligible for expense reimbursement.