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5 ME Rev Stat § 19505 (2021)
2021 Maine Revised Statutes|TITLE 5: ADMINISTRATIVE PROCEDURES AND SERVICES|Part 24: PROTECTION AND ADVOCACY AGENCIES|Chapter 511: PROTECTION AND ADVOCACY FOR PERSONS WITH DISABILITIES|5 §19505. Powers and duties of the agency

 §19505. Powers and duties of the agency The agency has the following powers and duties.   [PL 1989, c. 837, §1 (NEW).]1.  Information and referral.  The agency may provide information on and referral to programs and services addressing the needs of persons with disabilities.   [PL 1989, c. 837, §1 (NEW).] 2.  Advice.  The agency may advise and educate individuals on the rights of persons with disabilities and otherwise support and assist those persons in the protection of and advocacy for those rights.   [PL 1989, c. 837, §1 (NEW).] 3.  Pursuit of remedies.  The agency may pursue administrative, legal and other appropriate remedies on behalf of persons with disabilities. The agency has standing to file a civil action for alleged violations of chapter 337, subchapter 5 in Superior Court. Notwithstanding section 4622, subsection 1, the agency may be awarded reasonable attorney's fees and costs as provided in section 4614.   [PL 2015, c. 452, §1 (AMD).] 4.  Investigation.  The agency may investigate allegations of abuse, exploitation or neglect of persons with disabilities. The agency may initiate an investigation upon receipt of a report that an incident of abuse, exploitation or neglect has occurred or is occurring. The agency may also initiate an investigation on its own initiative when it has probable cause to believe that abuse, exploitation or neglect has occurred or is occurring.   [PL 1989, c. 837, §1 (NEW).] 5.  Report.  The agency shall prepare an annual report for submission to the Governor, the Legislature, the Commissioner of Health and Human Services and the Secretary of the United States Department of Health and Human Services. The report must describe the activities, accomplishments and expenditures of the agency during the most recently completed fiscal year.   [RR 1995, c. 2, §16 (COR); PL 2001, c. 354, §3 (AMD); PL 2003, c. 689, Pt. B, §7 (REV).] 6.  Goals and priorities.  The agency shall represent persons with disabilities and otherwise conduct its activities in accordance with goals and priorities annually established by the agency, with other requirements of applicable federal law and with the terms of any grants or contracts. The agency shall provide the public with an opportunity to comment upon the agency's goals and priorities.   [PL 2001, c. 357, §12 (NEW).] 7.  Monitoring.  The agency may monitor the delivery of services, supports and other assistance or residential services or treatment provided to persons with disabilities for the purpose of ensuring that services, supports and assistance meet the needs of those persons and are delivered in conformity with laws, regulations, rules and other standards regarding quality of care.   [PL 2001, c. 357, §12 (NEW).] SECTION HISTORY PL 1989, c. 837, §1 (NEW). RR 1995, c. 2, §16 (COR). PL 2001, c. 354, §3 (AMD). PL 2001, c. 357, §12 (AMD). PL 2003, c. 689, §B7 (REV). PL 2015, c. 452, §1 (AMD).
5 ME Rev Stat § 19508 (2021)
2021 Maine Revised Statutes|TITLE 5: ADMINISTRATIVE PROCEDURES AND SERVICES|Part 24: PROTECTION AND ADVOCACY AGENCIES|Chapter 511: PROTECTION AND ADVOCACY FOR PERSONS WITH DISABILITIES|5 §19508. Application to residents in children's homes

 §19508. Application to residents in children's homes This chapter also applies to children with disabilities in children's homes, emergency children's shelters, family foster homes, specialized children's homes and children's residential care facilities, as defined in Title 22, section 8101, and to other residential educational facilities, including the Maine Educational Center for the Deaf and Hard of Hearing and the Governor Baxter School for the Deaf and other similar facilities.   [PL 2013, c. 179, §1 (AMD).]SECTION HISTORY PL 1989, c. 837, §1 (NEW). PL 2005, c. 279, §4 (AMD). PL 2005, c. 662, §A3 (AMD). PL 2013, c. 179, §1 (AMD).
5 ME Rev Stat § 19509 (2021)
2021 Maine Revised Statutes|TITLE 5: ADMINISTRATIVE PROCEDURES AND SERVICES|Part 24: PROTECTION AND ADVOCACY AGENCIES|Chapter 511: PROTECTION AND ADVOCACY FOR PERSONS WITH DISABILITIES|5 §19509. Notice of death or injury

 §19509. Notice of death or injury Notwithstanding any provision of law to the contrary, the following provisions apply to psychiatric hospitals, hospital units that are equipped to provide inpatient care and treatment for persons with mental illness, state mental health institutes and state-operated psychiatric treatment facilities. Notice provided under this section must be provided within 7 days of the date of the death, attempted suicide or the incident causing a serious injury resulting in significant impairment of physical condition. Notice provided under this section must include the name of the person with a disability; the name, address and telephone number of that person's legal guardian, conservator or legal representative and parent if that person is a minor; a detailed description of the occurrence and any injuries sustained; the name, street address and telephone number of the facility; and the name and job title of the person providing the notice.   [PL 2001, c. 471, Pt. D, §8 (AMD); PL 2001, c. 471, Pt. D, §10 (AFF).]1.  Psychiatric hospitals; hospital units.  A psychiatric hospital or a hospital unit that is equipped to provide inpatient care and treatment for persons with mental illness shall provide the agency with access to information relating to the death of any person with a disability who died while in the psychiatric hospital or hospital unit in seclusion or restraint, whose death occurred within 24 hours of being in seclusion or restraint in the psychiatric hospital or hospital unit or when it is reasonable to conclude that the death is a result of having been in seclusion or restraint in the psychiatric hospital or hospital unit.   [PL 2001, c. 471, Pt. D, §9 (AMD); PL 2001, c. 471, Pt. D, §10 (AFF).] 2.  State mental health institutes; state-operated psychiatric treatment facilities.  A state mental health institute or state-operated psychiatric treatment facility shall notify the agency and provide access to information relating to a person with a disability if that person, while in the hospital, has died, attempted suicide or sustained a serious injury resulting in significant impairment of physical condition. For the purposes of this subsection, significant impairment includes serious injuries resulting from burns, lacerations, bone fractures, substantial hematoma and injuries to internal organs whether self-inflicted or inflicted by another person.   [PL 2001, c. 357, §16 (NEW).] 3.  Department.  The Department of Health and Human Services shall, within 3 days of receipt, forward to the agency all notices received pursuant to Title 34‑B, section 3861, subsection 1, paragraph E.   [PL 2007, c. 89, §1 (NEW).] SECTION HISTORY PL 2001, c. 357, §16 (NEW). PL 2001, c. 471, §§D8,9 (AMD). PL 2001, c. 471, §D10 (AFF). PL 2007, c. 89, §1 (AMD).
5 ME Rev Stat § 20090 (2021)
2021 Maine Revised Statutes|TITLE 5: ADMINISTRATIVE PROCEDURES AND SERVICES|Part 25: SUBSTANCE USE DISORDER PREVENTION, TREATMENT AND RECOVERY|Chapter 523: OFFICE OF STATE QUALITY MANAGEMENT|5 §20090. Office established; purpose (REPEALED)

 §20090. Office established; purpose (REPEALED)SECTION HISTORY PL 1993, c. 707, §BB7 (NEW). PL 1995, c. 368, §HH7 (RP).
5 ME Rev Stat § 20091 (2021)
2021 Maine Revised Statutes|TITLE 5: ADMINISTRATIVE PROCEDURES AND SERVICES|Part 25: SUBSTANCE USE DISORDER PREVENTION, TREATMENT AND RECOVERY|Chapter 523: OFFICE OF STATE QUALITY MANAGEMENT|5 §20091. Definitions (REPEALED)

 §20091. Definitions (REPEALED)SECTION HISTORY PL 1993, c. 707, §BB7 (NEW). PL 1995, c. 368, §HH7 (RP).
5 ME Rev Stat § 20092 (2021)
2021 Maine Revised Statutes|TITLE 5: ADMINISTRATIVE PROCEDURES AND SERVICES|Part 25: SUBSTANCE USE DISORDER PREVENTION, TREATMENT AND RECOVERY|Chapter 523: OFFICE OF STATE QUALITY MANAGEMENT|5 §20092. Implementation and administration (REPEALED)

 §20092. Implementation and administration (REPEALED)SECTION HISTORY PL 1993, c. 707, §BB7 (NEW). PL 1995, c. 368, §HH7 (RP).
5 ME Rev Stat § 20093 (2021)
2021 Maine Revised Statutes|TITLE 5: ADMINISTRATIVE PROCEDURES AND SERVICES|Part 25: SUBSTANCE USE DISORDER PREVENTION, TREATMENT AND RECOVERY|Chapter 523: OFFICE OF STATE QUALITY MANAGEMENT|5 §20093. Powers and duties (REPEALED)

 §20093. Powers and duties (REPEALED)SECTION HISTORY PL 1993, c. 707, §BB7 (NEW). PL 1995, c. 368, §HH7 (RP).
5 ME Rev Stat § 20094 (2021)
2021 Maine Revised Statutes|TITLE 5: ADMINISTRATIVE PROCEDURES AND SERVICES|Part 25: SUBSTANCE USE DISORDER PREVENTION, TREATMENT AND RECOVERY|Chapter 523: OFFICE OF STATE QUALITY MANAGEMENT|5 §20094. Executive director; administrative assistant (REPEALED)

 §20094. Executive director; administrative assistant (REPEALED)SECTION HISTORY PL 1993, c. 707, §BB7 (NEW). PL 1995, c. 368, §HH7 (RP).
5 ME Rev Stat § 21201 (2021)
2021 Maine Revised Statutes|TITLE 5: ADMINISTRATIVE PROCEDURES AND SERVICES|Part 27: INTERBRANCH COMMUNICATION AND COORDINATION|Chapter 555: INTERBRANCH COMMUNICATION AND COORDINATION|5 §21201. Findings

 §21201. Findings The Legislature finds that difficulties in interactions among the executive branch, the Legislature and the judicial branch often arise from the lack of understanding of the functions, structures, needs and perspectives of the 3 separate but coequal branches of government. Increased communication and coordination in daily activities as well as in long-range planning are possible to improve the effectiveness and efficiency of all 3 branches without the imposition of the views or directions of one or 2 branches upon another. The Legislature finds that active participation by the executive branch in the lawmaking process is essential to producing informed and effective legislation. The Legislature finds that the Constitution of Maine, Articles IV and V provide for shared participation in the lawmaking process and that shared responsibility has long been recognized and respected. The Legislature finds that a blanket policy by the executive branch that severely limits executive branch engagement and participation in the legislative process is contrary to these fundamental understandings and intentions underlying the Constitution of Maine and that the Governor should provide reasonably accessible information and expertise when the Legislature reasonably so requests.   [PL 2019, c. 136, §1 (AMD).]SECTION HISTORY PL 1993, c. 675, §C12 (NEW). PL 2019, c. 136, §1 (AMD).
5 ME Rev Stat § 21202 (2021)
2021 Maine Revised Statutes|TITLE 5: ADMINISTRATIVE PROCEDURES AND SERVICES|Part 27: INTERBRANCH COMMUNICATION AND COORDINATION|Chapter 555: INTERBRANCH COMMUNICATION AND COORDINATION|5 §21202. Interbranch forum

 §21202. Interbranch forum 1.  Annual interbranch forum.  Beginning in February 1995 and at least every year thereafter, the Chief Justice of the Supreme Judicial Court, the Governor, the President of the Senate and the Speaker of the House of Representatives shall jointly convene an interbranch forum.   [PL 1993, c. 675, Pt. C, §12 (NEW).] 2.  Purpose of forum.  The purpose of the interbranch forum is to provide for discussions among the top policymakers from each branch of government to address the need for cooperation and coordination at all levels. Topics to be discussed may include, but are not limited to:   A. An integrated system of communication;   [PL 1993, c. 675, Pt. C, §12 (NEW).]B. A technology plan;   [PL 1993, c. 675, Pt. C, §12 (NEW).]C. Long-range planning; and   [PL 1993, c. 675, Pt. C, §12 (NEW).]D. The allocation and use of resources.   [PL 1993, c. 675, Pt. C, §12 (NEW).][PL 1993, c. 675, Pt. C, §12 (NEW).] 3.  More frequent forums.  Representatives of the 3 branches may convene a forum as often as they determine it is appropriate.   [PL 1993, c. 675, Pt. C, §12 (NEW).] 4.  Expenses.  Each branch absorbs the expenses for convening and holding interbranch forums within the general operating budgets for each department.   [PL 1993, c. 675, Pt. C, §12 (NEW).] SECTION HISTORY PL 1993, c. 675, §C12 (NEW).
5 ME Rev Stat § 21301 (2021)
2021 Maine Revised Statutes|TITLE 5: ADMINISTRATIVE PROCEDURES AND SERVICES|Part 27: INTERBRANCH COMMUNICATION AND COORDINATION|Chapter 557: INTERSTATE ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT COMMISSION FOR THE NORTHERN NEW ENGLAND STATES|5 §21301. Commission (WHOLE SECTION TEXT EFFECTIVE ON CONTINGENCY: See PL 1997, c. 254, §2)

 §21301. Commission (CONTAINS TEXT WITH VARYING EFFECTIVE DATES)(WHOLE SECTION TEXT EFFECTIVE ON CONTINGENCY: See PL 1997, c. 254, §2)1.  Establishment.  The Interstate Economic Development Commission for the Northern New England States, referred to in this chapter as the "commission," is created to examine and promote economic development throughout the member states set forth in subsection 2.   [PL 1997, c. 254, §1 (NEW); PL 1997, c. 254, §2 (AFF).] 2.  Member states.  The member states are Maine, New Hampshire and Vermont to the extent that these states have enacted legislation substantially the same as this chapter.   [PL 1997, c. 254, §1 (NEW); PL 1997, c. 254, §2 (AFF).] 3.  Members.  The commission consists of the following 15 members:   A. The governor of each member state, or the governor's designee;   [PL 1997, c. 254, §1 (NEW); PL 1997, c. 254, §2 (AFF).]B. The commissioner of the state department of each member state with jurisdiction over economic development, or the commissioner's designee;   [PL 1997, c. 254, §1 (NEW); PL 1997, c. 254, §2 (AFF).]C. Three public members, one appointed by each governor of each member state; and   [PL 1997, c. 254, §1 (NEW); PL 1997, c. 254, §2 (AFF).]D. Six legislative members, appointed by the presiding officer of each House of the Legislature of each member state.   [PL 1997, c. 254, §1 (NEW); PL 1997, c. 254, §2 (AFF).][PL 1997, c. 254, §1 (NEW); PL 1997, c. 254, §2 (AFF).] 4.  Terms.  Members of the commission who are governors, commissioners or legislative members serve during the term of office for which they were elected or appointed. Public members serve 4-year terms. A vacancy must be filled in the same manner as the original appointment.   [PL 1997, c. 254, §1 (NEW); PL 1997, c. 254, §2 (AFF).] 5.  Chair.  The position of chair rotates among the governors of the member states, or their designees, on an annual basis. Before or at the first meeting of the commission, the governors shall establish the order of rotation.   [PL 1997, c. 254, §1 (NEW); PL 1997, c. 254, §2 (AFF).] 6.  Compensation.  Members are not entitled to compensation.   [PL 1997, c. 254, §1 (NEW); PL 1997, c. 254, §2 (AFF).] 7.  Meetings.  The commission shall meet at least 6 times each year.   [PL 1997, c. 254, §1 (NEW); PL 1997, c. 254, §2 (AFF).] SECTION HISTORY PL 1997, c. 254, §1 (NEW). PL 1997, c. 254, §2 (AFF).
5 ME Rev Stat § 21302 (2021)
2021 Maine Revised Statutes|TITLE 5: ADMINISTRATIVE PROCEDURES AND SERVICES|Part 27: INTERBRANCH COMMUNICATION AND COORDINATION|Chapter 557: INTERSTATE ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT COMMISSION FOR THE NORTHERN NEW ENGLAND STATES|5 §21302. Duties of the commission (WHOLE SECTION TEXT EFFECTIVE ON CONTINGENCY: See PL 1997, c. 254, §2)

 §21302. Duties of the commission (CONTAINS TEXT WITH VARYING EFFECTIVE DATES)(WHOLE SECTION TEXT EFFECTIVE ON CONTINGENCY: See PL 1997, c. 254, §2)1.  Economic development.  The commission shall gather and review information regarding economic development and methods of enhancing economic development in member states. The information may be gathered from any source, including the governors' offices and the departments with jurisdiction over economic development of each member state.   [PL 1997, c. 254, §1 (NEW); PL 1997, c. 254, §2 (AFF).] 2.  Tourism.  The commission shall gather and review information regarding the promotion of tourism and methods of expanding access to travel opportunities among the member states.   [PL 1997, c. 254, §1 (NEW); PL 1997, c. 254, §2 (AFF).] 3.  Legislation.  The commission may develop and recommend legislation for introduction in each member state that promotes economic development and tourism.   [PL 1997, c. 254, §1 (NEW); PL 1997, c. 254, §2 (AFF).] SECTION HISTORY PL 1997, c. 254, §1 (NEW). PL 1997, c. 254, §2 (AFF).
5 ME Rev Stat § 23001 (2021)
2021 Maine Revised Statutes|TITLE 5: ADMINISTRATIVE PROCEDURES AND SERVICES|Part 29: EMPLOYMENT OF INDIVIDUALS WITH DISABILITIES|Chapter 611: DUTIES OF THE STATE|5 §23001. Duties of State

 §23001. Duties of State In order to provide equal opportunity in all aspects of State Government to qualified individuals with disabilities, each department, agency and instrumentality of the State shall:   [PL 2005, c. 570, Pt. A, §1 (NEW).]1.  Periodic review.  Review, on a periodic basis, the adequacy of hiring, placement and advancement practices within that department, agency or instrumentality of the State with respect to individuals with disabilities;   [PL 2005, c. 570, Pt. A, §1 (NEW).] 2.  Plan.  Develop by January 1, 2007 and update annually thereafter a plan to increase the opportunities for individuals with disabilities to be employed by that department, agency or instrumentality of the State. This plan must include a description of the extent to which the special needs of employees who are individuals with disabilities are being met. Beginning with the plans updated in 2009, each department, agency and instrumentality of the State shall submit the plans to the Director of the Bureau of Human Resources within the Department of Administrative and Financial Services;   [PL 2007, c. 551, §1 (AMD).] 2-A.  Report to committees.  Submit a biennial report beginning March 1, 2009, compiled by the Director of the Bureau of Human Resources within the Department of Administrative and Financial Services, on the plans developed pursuant to subsection 2 to the joint standing committees of the Legislature having jurisdiction over state and local government matters and over labor matters and to the Governor's office. The report must include any changes made to the plans, an assessment made by the director of the effectiveness of the plans and any recommendations for legislative action pertaining to the report. The joint standing committee of the Legislature having jurisdiction over state and local government matters may submit legislation pertaining to the report to the first regular session of each Legislature;   [PL 2007, c. 551, §2 (NEW).] 3.  Outsourcing; leases.  In its contracts governing functions and duties that are outsourced and in its contracts governing leased space, include provisions that encourage the employment of individuals with disabilities;   [PL 2005, c. 570, Pt. A, §1 (NEW).] 4.  Outreach.  Expand its outreach efforts, using both traditional and nontraditional methods, to make qualified individuals with disabilities aware of available employment opportunities within that department, agency or instrumentality of the State; and   [PL 2005, c. 570, Pt. A, §1 (NEW).] 5.  Accommodate.  Increase its efforts to accommodate individuals with disabilities.   [PL 2005, c. 570, Pt. A, §1 (NEW).] SECTION HISTORY PL 2005, c. 570, §A1 (NEW). PL 2007, c. 551, §§1, 2 (AMD).
5 ME Rev Stat § 24001 (2021)
2021 Maine Revised Statutes|TITLE 5: ADMINISTRATIVE PROCEDURES AND SERVICES|Part 30: INVESTMENT IN YOUNG CHILDREN|Chapter 621: MAINE CHILDREN'S GROWTH COUNCIL|5 §24001. Maine Children's Growth Council (REPEALED)

 §24001. Maine Children's Growth Council (REPEALED)SECTION HISTORY PL 2007, c. 683, Pt. A, §2 (NEW). PL 2009, c. 392, §1 (AMD). PL 2011, c. 388, §§1, 2 (AMD). PL 2019, c. 450, §10 (RP).
5 ME Rev Stat § 24002 (2021)
2021 Maine Revised Statutes|TITLE 5: ADMINISTRATIVE PROCEDURES AND SERVICES|Part 30: INVESTMENT IN YOUNG CHILDREN|Chapter 621: MAINE CHILDREN'S GROWTH COUNCIL|5 §24002. Duties (REPEALED)

 §24002. Duties (REPEALED)SECTION HISTORY PL 2007, c. 683, Pt. A, §2 (NEW). PL 2011, c. 388, §3 (AMD). PL 2017, c. 284, Pt. RRRRRRR, §1 (AMD). PL 2019, c. 450, §10 (RP).
5 ME Rev Stat § 24003 (2021)
2021 Maine Revised Statutes|TITLE 5: ADMINISTRATIVE PROCEDURES AND SERVICES|Part 30: INVESTMENT IN YOUNG CHILDREN|Chapter 621: MAINE CHILDREN'S GROWTH COUNCIL|5 §24003. Records and meetings (REPEALED)

 §24003. Records and meetings (REPEALED)SECTION HISTORY PL 2007, c. 683, Pt. A, §2 (NEW). PL 2019, c. 450, §10 (RP).
5 ME Rev Stat § 24004 (2021)
2021 Maine Revised Statutes|TITLE 5: ADMINISTRATIVE PROCEDURES AND SERVICES|Part 30: INVESTMENT IN YOUNG CHILDREN|Chapter 621: MAINE CHILDREN'S GROWTH COUNCIL|5 §24004. Repeal (REPEALED)

 §24004. Repeal (REPEALED)SECTION HISTORY PL 2007, c. 683, Pt. A, §2 (NEW). PL 2009, c. 392, §2 (RP).
5 ME Rev Stat § 24052 (2021)
2021 Maine Revised Statutes|TITLE 5: ADMINISTRATIVE PROCEDURES AND SERVICES|Part 30: INVESTMENT IN YOUNG CHILDREN|Chapter 623: MAINE CHILDREN'S CABINET EARLY CHILDHOOD ADVISORY COUNCIL|5 §24052. Duties

 §24052. Duties 1.  Duties.  The duties of the council include, but are not limited to:   A. Reviewing and addressing recommendations of the cabinet regarding young children in the following areas:   (1) Early childhood policy implementation to ensure an effective public and private service delivery system and reporting recommendations based upon the review to the cabinet; and   (2) The delivery of early childhood services by the departments of the cabinet and recommending improvements to increase efficiencies in the delivery of services;   [PL 2019, c. 450, §11 (NEW).]B. Advising the Department of Health and Human Services regarding:   (1) The coordination of child care services in the State; and   (2) The preparation of any application, amendment, waiver request, plan or other document submitted by the department to the Federal Government regarding child care funding or other early childhood services grants;   [PL 2019, c. 450, §11 (NEW).]C. Reviewing and commenting on initiatives and plans of the cabinet related to early childhood;   [PL 2019, c. 450, §11 (NEW).]D. Submitting annually to the cabinet and the joint standing committees of the Legislature having jurisdiction over education and cultural affairs and health and human services matters recommendations for changes to laws and rules to reduce barriers to collaboration and coordination among federally funded and state-funded programs and services for young children and the children's families and to improve the quality of programs and services for young children statewide. Recommendations must include, but are not limited to, methods to:   (1) Promote the availability of services and programs for young children and the children's families across the State;   (2) Promote innovative programs for young children and the children's families including funding models for early childhood and education programs and services; and   (3) Enhance and improve quality and outcomes of early childhood and education programs and services, including child development services, home visitation, child care, education services, supervision services, health services and social services; and   [PL 2019, c. 450, §11 (NEW).]E. Developing and periodically updating a process for evaluating the council's effectiveness in performing the council's duties, including advising the cabinet.   [PL 2019, c. 450, §11 (NEW).][PL 2019, c. 450, §11 (NEW).] SECTION HISTORY PL 2019, c. 450, §11 (NEW).
5 ME Rev Stat § 25001 (2021)
2021 Maine Revised Statutes|TITLE 5: ADMINISTRATIVE PROCEDURES AND SERVICES|Part 31: RACIAL, INDIGENOUS AND MAINE TRIBAL POPULATIONS|Chapter 631: PERMANENT COMMISSION ON THE STATUS OF RACIAL, INDIGENOUS AND TRIBAL POPULATIONS|5 §25001. Commission established

 §25001. Commission established The Permanent Commission on the Status of Racial, Indigenous and Tribal Populations, established by section 12004-J, subsection 19 and referred to in this chapter as "the commission," is an independent commission. The commission shall promote, implement and coordinate programs that create and improve opportunities and incorporate the goal of eliminating disparities for historically disadvantaged racial, indigenous and tribal populations in the State.   [PL 2021, c. 436, §4 (AMD).]SECTION HISTORY PL 2019, c. 457, §2 (NEW). PL 2021, c. 436, §4 (AMD).