AL HJR314

Establishes the Alabama Study Commission On Tick Borne Illnesses composed of four legislative members (representatives from House Districts 29 and 96, senators from Senate Districts 11 and 15), plus representatives from Hudson Alpha Institute of Biotechnology, Auburn University College of Veterinary Medicine, Medical Association of Alabama, and Alabama Lyme Disease Association.

Commission shall study tick borne illnesses in Alabama and develop recommendations for treatment, reduction, and eradication of tick borne illnesses in the state.

Commission must schedule an initial meeting upon adjournment of the 2015 Regular Legislative Session and report findings and proposed legislation to the Speaker of the House and President Pro Tempore of the Senate by January 16, 2016.

Commission shall be dissolved and discharged of further duties following submission of its report on January 16, 2016.

Legislative members receive regular legislative compensation, per diem, and travel expenses in accordance with Amendment 871 of the Alabama Constitution, paid from legislative appropriations.