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This bill modifies the composition and operations of the Brain and Spinal Cord Injury Advisory Committee, which is housed within the Utah Department of Health and Human Services. The changes include clarifying the committee membership requirements, which now explicitly includes representatives such as individuals who have experienced neurological conditions, brain or spinal cord injuries, healthcare professionals serving affected populations, and legislative appointees. The bill adjusts the appointment process by allowing the executive director to manage member terms, with approximately half of the members (those representing various stakeholder groups) being appointed every two years. The bill also maintains existing provisions regarding committee operations, such as maintaining open meeting standards, potential per diem compensation for non-legislator members, and the committee's core responsibilities of establishing funding priorities for the Brain and Spinal Cord Injury Fund, evaluating care quality for individuals with brain and spinal cord injuries, and exploring additional funding sources. Importantly, the bill specifies that the committee's operating expenses will continue to be paid exclusively from the Brain and Spinal Cord Injury Fund, and it sets an effective date of May 7, 2025.

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