Sec. B-3. Duties. The study committee shall make recommendations and propose statutory changes for the possible reorganization of the legal interpreting contract. In conducting its study, the committee shall consider:

1. Eligibility of service providers to use contract funds and possible phasing out of provider usage;

2. Client eligibility standards;

3. The definition of "qualified interpreters;"

4. The adequacy of level of services provided, including the provision of Computer Assisted Real Time and assisted listening devices for late-deafened adults and the hard-of-hearing;

5. The administration of contract funds;

6. The provision of services in emergencies;

7. Education and outreach services; and

8. The review of legislation of other states.

Sec. B-4. Staff. The division shall provide staffing and clerical assistance to the study committee.

Sec. B-5. Report. The study committee shall submit to the Legislature, with a copy to the Governor, a report of its findings, including any implementing legislation, no later than December 1, 1999.

PART C

Sec. C-1. Department of Labor review of Division of Deafness. The Commissioner of Labor shall review the mission and services provided by the Division of Deafness within the Bureau of Rehabilitation Services, Department of Labor. The commissioner shall expand upon the plan required by Resolve 1997, chapter 90 and address funding needs, statutory language