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GA SR991
Resolution
Status
Introduced
6/18/2020
Primary Sponsor
Sally Harrell
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AI Summary
- Creates the Senate PeachCare Public Option Study Committee to examine health care affordability, limited insurer competition in Georgia's ACA Marketplace, and the potential for a public option modeled on the PeachCare for Kids Program
- Committee composed of three Senate members appointed by the President of the Senate, who also designates the chairperson
- Charged with studying rising health insurance costs, lack of insurer competition (most Georgia counties had two or fewer ACA Marketplace insurers in 2020), and recommending any necessary legislation
- Members receive allowances under O.C.G.A. § 28-1-8 for up to three days of in-person meetings, with funding from Senate appropriations; no allowances for virtual meetings
- Committee required to file any approved report with the Secretary of the Senate and stands abolished on December 1, 2020
Legislative Description
Senate PeachCare Public Option Study Committee; create
Last Action
Senate Read Second Time
6/24/2020
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