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GA SB431
Bill
Status
Introduced
3/11/2014
Primary Sponsor
Lester Jackson
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AI Summary
- Creates the Governor's Task Force on Blind and Visually Impaired Persons under a new Chapter 11 of Title 30, attached to the Department of Human Services for administrative purposes only
- Task force consists of 7 members appointed by the Governor: 1 House member, 1 Senate member, and 5 citizens with relevant knowledge and experience; the Governor designates the chairperson
- State agencies may be invited by the Governor to participate as nonmembers based on identified needs
- Task force must meet at least quarterly to investigate how state services can be developed or improved for blind and visually impaired persons, covering areas including mobility and access, education (K-12 and postsecondary), vocational and workforce development, veterans, and community awareness
- Task force shall issue recommendations to state agencies on improving service delivery and transmit specific legislative suggestions to the Governor on or before November 1 of each year
Legislative Description
Governor's Task Force on Blind and Visually Impaired Persons; create
Last Action
Senate Read and Referred
3/12/2014
Full Bill Text
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