2015 Study Committees
Study committees are those that have been appointed, or selected to perform a specific task or study a specific issue. As Senate Study Committees examine various issues, reports are released which include any findings, recommendations, or legislative proposals a committee deems appropriate.
Joint Study Committees, Commissions, and Authorities |
| SR 487 |
Preventing Youth Substance Use Disorders Senate Study Committee |
Senate Appointments:
Sen. Renee Unterman, Chair
Sen. Josh McKoon
Sen. Fran Millar
Sen. Gloria Butler
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Committee Documents:
SR 487 Extension
Sept 15 GA Council on Substance Abuse
Sept 15 Office of Behavioral Health Presentation
Sept 15 Dept. of Education Presentation
Nov 10 CEPTA, Inc. - Dr. Mancini
Nov 10 SBIRT at Grady Health - Marci Tribble
Nov 10 Mercy Care Behavioral Health Screening
Nov 10 GA Council on Substance Abuse Policy Brief
Nov 10 SAMHSA Grant - Dr. McKinnon
Nov 10 Results of GA Basics SBIRT Initiative - Dr. Johnson
Nov 10 NAPNPS & Cobb Community Coalition - Laura Searcy
Nov 10 History of SBIRT - Dr. Seale
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| SR 494 |
Effect on Georgia of Normalization of Relations with Cuba Senate Study Committee |
Senate Appointments:
Sen. David Lucas, Chair
Sen. John Wilkinson
Sen. Mike Dugan
Sen. Frank Ginn
Sen. Michael Rhett |
Committee Documents:
World Affairs Council Atlanta Presentation
Aug 11 GA Dept. of Economic Development Presentation
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| SR 560 |
Women's Adequate Healthcare Senate Study Committee |
Senate Appointments:
Sen. Renee Unterman, Chair
Sen. Greg Kirk
Sen. Dean Burke
Sen. Nan Orrock
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Committee Documents:
SR 560 Extension
Sept 14 GA OBGyn Society Presentation
Oct 26 GA Maternal Health Infant Research Group - Dr. Zertuche
Oct 26 GRU Current Status of OB in GA - Dr. Brown
Oct 26 GRU GAcorp Re-entry Program - Dr. Ray
Nov 9 DPH Czukas Regional Perinatal Centers
Nov 9 Georgia OBGyn Society Presentation
Nov 9 Emory Mary Jane Lewitt Nurse-Midwifery Education
Nov 9 Emory GME - Dr. Zaidan
Nov 9 GA ACNM Testimony
Nov 9 GRU Lucy Marion APRN Education |
| SR 561 |
Consumer and Provider Protection Act Senate Study Committee |
Senate Appointments:
Sen. Dean Burke, Chair
Sen. Renee Unterman
Sen. Charlie Bethel
Sen. Burt Jones
Senate Citizen Appointments:
Manoj Shah, M.D.
Richard Smith, DDS
Mr. John Crew
Ms. Angela Waller
Ms. Cindy Zeldin
Mr. Richard Novak |
Committee Documents:
Consumer and Provider Protection Act FAQ
Consumer and Provider Protection Act Summary
Consumer and Provider Act Analysis - Sen. Research
NAIC - Health Benefit Plan Network Access & Adequacy Model Act
NAIC Network Adequacy Model Act Summary
Dr. Wixon Testimony
Sept 14 Medical Association of GA Presentation
Sept 14 GA Dental Association Testimony - Fatimot Ladipo
Sept 14 GA Dental Association Testimony - Dr. Torbush
Nov 9 America's Health Insurance Plans Testimony
Nov 9 Families USA Testimony - Claire McAndrew
Nov 9 American College of Physicians Testimony - Dr. Shah |
| SR 564 |
School Construction Senate Study Committee |
Senate Appointments:
Sen. Ellis Black, Chair
Sen. Lindsey Tippins
Sen. Freddie Powell Sims
Sen. Mike Dugan
Sen. Chuck Hufstetler
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Committee Documents: |
| SR 594 |
Rate of Diagnosis for Children with Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder Senate Study Committee |
Senate Appointments:
Sen. Renee Unterman, Chair
Sen. Josh McKoon
Sen. Gloria Butler
Sen. Fran Millar
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Committee Documents:
SR 594 Extension
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| SR 609 |
Annexation, Deannexation, and Incorporation Senate Study Committee |
Senate Appointments:
Sen. Elena Parent, Chair
Sen. Fran Millar
Sen. Charlie Bethel
Sen. John Albers
Sen. Frank Ginn
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Committee Documents:
Jarrard & Davis Legal Opinion
Brinson, Askew, Berry Legal Opinion
Legislative Counsel 'City Lite' Legal Opinion
ACCG Revenues Shared w/Municipalities upon Incorporation
Reapportionment - New Cities Since 2005
Carl Vinson Institute Summary of Municipal Incorporation Procedures by State
Annexation Study Committee Presenter Recommendations
Aug 24 Annexation, Deannexation, & Incorporation Notes
Sept 22 Annexation, Deannexation, & Incorporation Notes
Sept 22 Dr. Wheeler Presentation
Sept 22 DCA & Fulton County
Oct 21 Annexation and School Districts
Oct 21 Financial Impact of Municipal Incorporations
Oct 21 Illogical City Boundaries
Oct 21 Senate Research Presentation
Oct 21 Fulton County Schools Position
Oct 21 Citizens Against Cityhood Comments
Oct 21 Dr. Wheeler Memos
Oct 21 Leg. Counsel Tax Cap Opinion
Nov 3 ACCG Incorporation Process Improvement Recommendations
Nov 3 Subsequent Boundary Changes Research - Senate Research Office
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Senate Preservation of the HOPE Scholarship Program Study Committee |
Senate Appointments:
Sen. Brandon Beach, Chair
Sen. Rick Jeffares
Sen. Burt Jones
Sen. Jeff Mullis
Sen. Bill Cowsert
Sen. Valencia Seay
Sen. Harold Jones, II
Sen. Butch Miller
Sen. Freddie Powell-Sims |
Committee Documents:
SR 4 - Preservation of HOPE Scholarship Study Committee Extension
Summary of Meetings Held - Senate Research
Sept 14 GHRC Presentation
Sept 14 GSFC HOPE Preservation
Sept 14 Georgia Gaming Commission Presentation
Sept 15 MGM Presentation
Sept 15 Sportech Presentation
Sept 15 NTRA Presentation
Sept 15 GA Lottery Presentation
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Senate Study Committee on Sexual Assault |
Senate Appointments:
Sen. Renee Unterman, Chair
Sen. Lester Jackson
Sen. Dean Burke
Sen. Harold Jones
Sen. Nan Orrock
Sen. Fran Millar
Sen. Jesse Stone
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Committee Documents:
SR 4 - Sexual Assault Study Committee Extension
Jan 6 GICA Title IX
Jan 6 Dr. Baxter - Dr. Marshall Memo
Jan 6 Dr. Baxter - Sen. Unterman Memo
GBI Handout 1
GBI Handout 2
University System of GA Campus Safety and Security Committee Report
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**Study Committee created under the authority granted by SR 4
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