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GA HR1591
Resolution
Status
Introduced
3/15/2018
Primary Sponsor
Winfred Dukes
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AI Summary
- Creates the House Study Committee on Historically Black Colleges and Universities to examine the necessity, economic impact, and unique contributions of Georgia's 10 HBCUs, including student outcomes, academic research, employee salaries, institutional and student spending, and their multiplier effects
- Committee composed of six House members appointed by the Speaker, with at least three from the minority caucus and a Speaker-designated chairperson
- Georgia's 10 HBCUs are Albany State University, Clark Atlanta University, Fort Valley State University, Interdenominational Theological Center, Morehouse College, Morehouse School of Medicine, Morris Brown College, Paine College, Savannah State University, and Spelman College — representing roughly 10% of the nation's HBCUs
- Committee members may receive legislative allowances for up to five days, funded through House of Representatives appropriations
- Committee required to file any findings or proposed legislation with the Clerk of the House prior to its abolishment date of December 1, 2018
Legislative Description
House Study Committee on Historically Black Colleges and Universities; create
Last Action
House Second Readers
3/21/2018
Full Bill Text
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