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GA SR973
Resolution
Status
Engrossed
3/20/2014
Primary Sponsor
Horacena Tate
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AI Summary
- Creates the Senate Child Protection Study Committee composed of 6 Senate members appointed by the President of the Senate, with one designated as chairperson
- Prompted by the deaths of more than 152 children under the care of the Division of Family and Children Services, including Eric Forbes and Emani Moss, attributed in part to deficiencies in Child Protective Services
- Directs the committee to study conditions, needs, and problems related to child welfare and recommend necessary actions or legislation
- Committee members may receive interim legislative committee allowances for up to 3 days, with a possible 2-day extension authorized by the President of the Senate, funded from Senate appropriations
- Committee must report findings and recommendations by December 1, 2014, at which point it stands abolished
Legislative Description
Senate Child Protection Study Committee; create
Last Action
Senate Passed/Adopted As Amended
3/20/2014
Full Bill Text
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