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GA SR865
Resolution
Status
Engrossed
3/27/2018
Primary Sponsor
Francis Millar
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AI Summary
- Georgia Senate expresses support for the Department of Public Health to create a State Council on Respiratory Health Promotion through rules and regulations, noting the existing asthma state plan expires in 2018
- Council would be composed of 8 members: 7 citizen members appointed from the public and 1 from the Department of Public Health
- Council would address health promotion issues including professional and patient education, respiratory disease education strategies, screening services, state expenditures for chronic disease treatment, and public awareness
- Council would advise the legislature on legislation needed to develop a statewide system of services for persons with respiratory disease and assist in establishing a surveillance and intervention program
- Council would develop and implement a state plan for respiratory disease treatment, education, and training, targeting conditions such as asthma, severe asthma, and COPD
Legislative Description
State of Georgia Council on Respiratory Health Promotion; support creation
Last Action
Senate Passed/Adopted
3/27/2018
Full Bill Text
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