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GA HR1257

Resolution

Status

Engrossed

3/27/2018

Primary Sponsor

Jesse Petrea

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Origin

House of Representatives

2017-2018 Regular Session

AI Summary

  • Creates the House Study Committee on the Workforce Shortage and Crisis in Home and Community Based Settings to examine recruitment and retention challenges for direct support professionals serving over 10,000 Georgians with physical, intellectual, and developmental disabilities
  • Addresses a documented workforce turnover rate of 35.7% within six months of hire and 34.7% leaving within 12 months, along with a shortage of qualified applicants for these positions
  • Composed of five members of the House of Representatives appointed by the Speaker, who also designates the chairperson
  • Committee members may receive legislative allowances for up to five days unless additional days are authorized, funded through House of Representatives appropriations
  • Committee must file any findings, recommendations, or proposed legislation with the Clerk of the House before its abolishment date of December 1, 2018

Legislative Description

House Study Committee on the Workforce Shortage and Crisis in Home and Community Based Settings; create

Last Action

House Passed/Adopted

3/27/2018

Full Bill Text

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