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GA HR979

Resolution

Status

Engrossed

3/2/2016

Primary Sponsor

Penny Houston

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Origin

House of Representatives

2015-2016 Regular Session

AI Summary

  • Creates the House Study Committee on Programs That Provide Services for the Reading to the Blind and the Visually Impaired to examine rehabilitation services, service delivery methods, funding sources, and participation rates across the state
  • Committee composed of seven members appointed by the Speaker of the House: four House members (including chairs of the Economic Development and Higher Education Subcommittees of Appropriations), the executive director of the Public Service Commission, the director of Public Library Service of the Board of Regents, and a representative of the Center for the Visually Impaired
  • Committee tasked with studying conditions, needs, and issues related to services for the blind and visually impaired, and recommending any necessary action or legislation
  • Member allowances are capped at five days unless additional days are authorized, with funding from House of Representatives appropriations
  • Committee shall stand abolished on December 1, 2016, with the chairperson required to submit a report summarizing any findings or proposed legislation prior to that date

Legislative Description

House Study Committee on Programs That Provide Services for the Reading to the Blind and the Visually Impaired; create

Last Action

House Passed/Adopted

3/2/2016

Full Bill Text

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