Resolve, to Establish the Stakeholder Group to Ensure Timely Access to Medication Management Across the State
Maine Legislature, Session 131, LD 2083
Committee: Health and Human Services
Sponsors: BRENNER, CLOUTIER, BALDACCI, INGWERSEN, MOORE, ROTUNDO, DODGE, GATTINE, OSHER, STOVER

Legislative Document
No. 2083
S.P. 876
In Senate, January 3, 2024
Resolve, to Establish the Stakeholder Group to Ensure Timely 
Access to Medication Management Across the State
(EMERGENCY)
Approved for introduction by a majority of the Legislative Council pursuant to Joint Rule 
203.
Reference to the Committee on Health and Human Services suggested and ordered printed.
DAREK M. GRANT
Secretary of the Senate
Presented by Senator BRENNER of Cumberland.
Cosponsored by Representative CLOUTIER of Lewiston and
Senators: BALDACCI of Penobscot, INGWERSEN of York, MOORE of Washington, 
ROTUNDO of Androscoggin, Representatives: DODGE of Belfast, GATTINE of Westbrook, 
OSHER of Orono, STOVER of Boothbay.
Emergency preamble.  Whereas, acts and resolves of the Legislature do not 
become effective until 90 days after adjournment unless enacted as emergencies; and
Whereas, the Stakeholder Group to Ensure Timely Access to Medication 
Management Across the State is tasked with studying current use of and problem areas in 
medication management in the State; and
Whereas, the study must be initiated before the 90-day period expires in order that 
the study may be completed and a report submitted in time for submission to the next 
legislative session; and
Whereas, in the judgment of the Legislature, these facts create an emergency within 
the meaning of the Constitution of Maine and require the following legislation as 
immediately necessary for the preservation of the public peace, health and safety; now, 
therefore, be it
PART A
Sec. A-1.  Stakeholder group established.  Resolved:  That the Stakeholder 
Group to Ensure Timely Access to Medication Management Across the State, referred to 
in this resolve as "the stakeholder group," is established. 
Sec. A-2.  Stakeholder group membership.  Resolved:  That, notwithstanding 
Joint Rule 353, the stakeholder group consists of 10 members appointed as follows:
1.  Two providers of medication management services, one appointed by the President 
of the Senate and one appointed by the Speaker of the House;
2.  Two family members of persons seeking or using medication management services, 
appointed by the President of the Senate;
3.  Two physicians who refer patients for medication management, appointed by the 
President of the Senate;
4.  Two consumers of medication management services, appointed by the Speaker of 
the House; and
5.  Two advocates for mental health services, appointed by the Speaker of the House.
Sec. A-3.  Chairs.  Resolved:  That, notwithstanding Joint Rule 353, the first 
member appointed by the President of the Senate and the first member appointed by the 
Speaker of the House are cochairs of the stakeholder group.
Sec. A-4.  Appointments; convening of the stakeholder group.  Resolved:  
That all appointments must be made no later than 30 days following the effective date of 
this resolve.  The appointing authorities shall notify the Executive Director of the 
Legislative Council once all appointments have been completed.  After appointment of all 
members, the chairs shall call and convene the first meeting of the stakeholder group.  If 
days or more after the effective date of this resolve a majority of but not all appointments 
have been made, the chairs may request authority and the Legislative Council may grant 
authority for the stakeholder group to meet and conduct its business.
Sec. A-5.  Duties.  Resolved:  That the stakeholder group shall determine current 
use of and problem areas in medication management in the State.
Sec. A-6.  Staff assistance.  Resolved:  That the Legislative Council shall provide 
necessary staffing services to the stakeholder group, except that Legislative Council staff 
support is not authorized when the Legislature is in regular or special session.  
Sec. A-7.  Report.  Resolved:  That, no later than November 6, 2024, the 
stakeholder group shall submit a report that includes its findings and recommendations, 
including suggested legislation, for presentation to the 132nd Legislature in 2025.
PART B
Sec. B-1.  Negative rate changes for medication management services 
prohibited.  Resolved:  That the Department of Health and Human Services may not 
implement any negative rate changes for any provider or category of provider for 
medication management for behavioral health services until:
1.  The stakeholder group determines current use of and problem areas in medication 
management in the State; and
2.  The department presents data to the joint standing committee of the Legislature 
having jurisdiction over health and human services matters documenting current use of 
medication management services, wait lists and predictions for unmet needs over the next 
years.
Emergency clause.  In view of the emergency cited in the preamble, this legislation 
takes effect when approved.
SUMMARY
This resolve establishes the Stakeholder Group to Ensure Timely Access to Medication 
Management Across the State to determine current use of and problem areas in medication 
management in the State.  It requires the stakeholder group to submit a report that includes 
its findings and recommendations, including suggested legislation, for presentation to the 
132nd Legislature in 2025.
It also prohibits the Department of Health and Human Services from implementing any 
negative rate changes for any provider or category of provider for medication management 
for behavioral health services until:
1.  The stakeholder group determines current use of and problem areas in medication 
management in the State; and
2.  The department presents data to the joint standing committee of the Legislature 
having jurisdiction over health and human services matters documenting current use of 
medication management services, wait lists and predictions for unmet needs over the next 
years.