Budget Amendment ID: FY2016-S3-121

JUD 121

Special Prosecutor for the Health Connector

Messrs. Tarr, Ross, deMacedo, Moore and Humason moved that the proposed new text be amended in section 2, in item 0810-0061, by inserting after the word "Commonwealth"  the following:-

",provided that the attorney general shall appoint a Special Prosecutor to seek recovery, and where appropriate, criminal penalties for any  and all culpable acts relating to the development, operation and promotion of any and all websites, internet and electronic programs, and exchange programs by the Commonwealth Connector, so called, provided further, that said prosecutor shall collaborate with the Inspector General, the Auditor, the Secretary of Administration and Finance, and any other necessary entities of state government in carrying out these tasks, provided further, that the special prosecutor may refer particular matters to the other divisions of the Office of the Attorney General, and provided further, that said special prosecutor shall file a report, to the extent that it does not interfere with or jeopardize ongoing investigation, summarizing its operations not later than May 15,2016."