GA HB935

Creates the Georgia Commission on Reducing Poverty and Increasing Economic Security with an initial goal of reducing extreme poverty in Georgia by at least 50 percent by 2015 through a comprehensive strategic plan.

Requires the commission to address affordable housing, food and nutrition, health care, education and training, transportation, child care, employment opportunities, and income supports for those unable to work.

Establishes a 24-member commission consisting of 2 House members, 2 Senate members, and 20 public members appointed by the Governor, Speaker of the House, Lieutenant Governor, Commissioner of Labor, and State School Superintendent.

Mandates the commission meet at least quarterly, issue reports on the economic well-being of Georgia citizens by January 1 of 2011, 2012, and 2013, and cease to exist after January 1, 2014.

Members serve without compensation and are to represent poverty-related sectors including faith-based organizations, business, labor, anti-poverty groups, health care, children's advocates, education, homelessness, senior citizens, and local governments.