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GA HR1737

Resolution

Status

Introduced

3/13/2012

Primary Sponsor

Doug Collins

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Origin

House of Representatives

2011-2012 Regular Session

AI Summary

  • Creates the Brain and Spinal Cord Injury Study Committee, composed of 5 members of the Georgia House of Representatives appointed by the Speaker of the House
  • Directs the committee to study the feasibility of levying additional penalties for offenses such as operating watercraft under the influence, riding a motorcycle without a helmet, and illegal handicapped parking, with funds earmarked for brain and spinal cord injury care and rehabilitation
  • Notes that Georgia's Constitution already authorizes additional DUI penalties to fund care and rehabilitation for persons with brain and spinal cord injuries, but the need for services overwhelms available resources
  • Committee members may receive allowances authorized for interim legislative committees for up to 10 days, funded from House of Representatives appropriations
  • Committee must report findings and proposed legislation by December 31, 2012, at which point it stands abolished

Legislative Description

Brain and Spinal Cord Injury Study Committee; create

Last Action

House Second Readers

3/14/2012

Committee Referrals

Health and Human Services3/13/2012

Full Bill Text

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