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ID SCR110

Concurrent Resolution

Status

Engrossed

3/2/2015

Primary Sponsor

Health and Welfare Committee

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Origin

Senate

2015 Regular Session

AI Summary

  • Recognizes the week of September 28 through October 4, 2015, as National Diaper Need Awareness Week throughout Idaho
  • Establishes legislative findings that diaper need adversely affects infant and toddler health, with over 30% of mothers experiencing it and 48% of families delaying diaper changes to extend supply
  • Notes that average infants and toddlers require 50 diaper changes per week over three years and diapers cannot be purchased with food stamps or WIC vouchers
  • Identifies that diaper supply is generally required for child care and early education program eligibility
  • Encourages Idaho citizens to donate to diaper banks, diaper drives, and organizations distributing diapers to low-income families in need

Legislative Description

Stating findings of the Legislature and recognizing National Diaper Need Awareness Week.

DIAPER NEED AWARENESS WEEK

Last Action

Reported delivered to the Secretary of State on 03/23/15

3/24/2015

Committee Referrals

Judiciary and Rules2/16/2015

Full Bill Text

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