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GA SR865

Resolution

Status

Engrossed

3/27/2018

Primary Sponsor

Francis Millar

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Origin

Senate

2017-2018 Regular Session

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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