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GA SR979

Resolution

Status

Engrossed

3/29/2012

Primary Sponsor

Renee Unterman

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Origin

Senate

2011-2012 Regular Session

AI Summary

  • Creates the Senate Aging Study Committee, composed of 5 Senate members appointed by the President of the Senate, who also designates the chairperson
  • Addresses the projected demographic shift in Georgia, where one in four residents will be over age 55 by 2030
  • Directs the committee to study the conditions, needs, and issues related to Georgia's aging population, including whether the Division of Aging Services is meeting its mission and whether current funding is being used effectively
  • Authorizes committee members to receive allowances for up to 3 days (with up to 2 additional days approved by the President of the Senate), funded from Senate appropriations
  • Requires any report of findings and recommended legislation by December 31, 2012, at which point the committee stands abolished

Legislative Description

Senate Aging Study Committee; create

Last Action

Senate Passed/Adopted

3/29/2012

Committee Referrals

Health and Human Services2/22/2012

Full Bill Text

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