Section 310:15 - Oversight Committee; Establishment; PurposeI. There shall be an oversight committee for the office of professional licensure and certification (OPLC) consisting of the following members: (a) Three members of the house executive departments and administration committee, one of whom shall be a minority member of that committee, appointed by the speaker of the house of representatives.(b) Two members of the senate executive departments and administration committee, one of whom shall be a minority member of that committee, appointed by the president of the senate.II. Membership on the oversight committee shall be for the duration of the biennium and shall be coterminous with membership in the general court. The first meeting of the committee shall be called by the first-named house member. The committee shall elect a chair from among the members at the first meeting of each biennium. Meetings shall be called as needed, but at least quarterly. The members of the committee shall receive mileage at the legislative rate when performing the duties of the committee. Three members of the committee shall constitute a quorum.III. The committee shall provide legislative oversight and informational meetings on the policies and rules of the office as brought to its attention by office personnel, legislators, members of the boards, councils, committees, and commissions overseen by OPLC, and members of the professions under the jurisdiction of OPLC. The committee's work shall include analyzing the division of duties between administration and the boards in order to promote more productive and efficient interactions.IV. The oversight committee shall recommend legislation deemed necessary to correct issues it identifies.Amended by 2023, 235:8, eff. 7/15/2023.Added by 2023, 112:1, eff. 7/1/2023.