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GA HR1576

Resolution

Status

Introduced

3/2/2016

Primary Sponsor

Lee Hawkins

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Origin

House of Representatives

2015-2016 Regular Session

AI Summary

  • Creates the House Study Committee on the Pricing of Prescription Drugs to examine rising prescription drug costs, their impact on access for Georgians, and the fact that Americans pay more than citizens of other countries
  • Committee composed of 5 House members appointed by the Speaker, with at least one member from the minority party and a Speaker-designated chairperson
  • Members receive allowances under Code Section 28-1-8 for up to 5 days unless additional days are authorized, funded from House of Representatives appropriations
  • Committee required to file a report of findings and any proposed legislation with the Clerk of the House, approved by majority vote of a quorum prior to abolishment
  • Committee shall stand abolished on December 1, 2016

Legislative Description

House Study Committee on the Pricing of Prescription Drugs; create

Last Action

House Second Readers

3/8/2016

Full Bill Text

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