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IN SR0031

Resolution

Status

Passed

2/13/2020

Primary Sponsor

Jean Breaux

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Origin

Senate

2020 Regular Session

AI Summary

  • Recognizes March 12, 2020 as World Kidney Day in Indiana
  • Notes kidney disease is the 9th leading cause of death in the United States and kills more people annually than breast or prostate cancer
  • Highlights that more than 37 million American adults (1 in 3) are at risk for chronic kidney disease, including over 600,000 Hoosiers
  • States diabetes and high blood pressure cause more than 75% of new chronic kidney disease cases each year
  • Directs the Secretary of the Senate to transmit a copy of the resolution to the National Kidney Foundation of Indiana (NKFI)

Legislative Description

A SENATE RESOLUTION to recognize March 12, 2020 as World Kidney Day.

Last Action

First reading: adopted voice vote

2/13/2020

Full Bill Text

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