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GA SR847
Resolution
Status
Introduced
3/21/2024
Primary Sponsor
Nan Orrock
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AI Summary
- Creates a Senate Study Committee on Universal Design Incorporation Within State Buildings to assess current accessibility and usability of state buildings and recommend ways to implement universal design principles such as automated doors, varying-height water fountains, curb cuts, and levered door handles
- Committee comprises 9 members appointed by the President of the Senate: 3 senators and 6 nonlegislative members with expertise in universal design, architecture, engineering, disability services, and 2 representatives from the Georgia State Financing and Investment Commission
- Committee is charged with studying conditions, needs, and issues related to universal design in state buildings and recommending any necessary action or legislation
- Final report with findings and proposed legislation must be approved by majority vote and filed with the Secretary of the Senate no later than December 1, 2024, at which point the committee is abolished
- Funding for the committee comes from Senate appropriations, with member allowances capped at 5 days unless additional days are authorized
Legislative Description
Senate Study Committee on Universal Design Incorporation Within State Buildings; create
Last Action
Senate Read and Referred
3/26/2024
Committee Referrals
Rules3/26/2024
Full Bill Text
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