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HJR 29 - Enrolled - PDF
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By Representatives Weaver, Hall, Bracy, Williams (P), Fridy,
Rowe, Sessions, Ainsworth, Alexander, Baker, Ball, Bandy,
Beckman, Beech, Black, Blackshear, Boothe, Boyd, Brown,
Buskey, Butler, Carns, Chesteen, Chestnut, Clarke, Clouse,
Coleman, Collins, Crawford, Daniels, Davis, Drake, Drummond,
Ellis, England, Farley, Faulkner, Faust, Fincher, Ford, Forte,
Garrett, Gaston, Givan, Greer, Grimsley, Hanes, Harbison,
Harper, Henry, Hill, Hollis, Holmes (A), Holmes (M), Howard,
Hurst, Ingram, Jackson, Johnson (K), Johnson (R), Jones,
Knight, Lawrence, Ledbetter, Lee, Lindsey, Lovvorn, Martin,
McCampbell, McClammy, McCutcheon, McMillan, Millican, Mooney,
Moore (B), Moore (M), Morrow, Nordgren, Pettus, Polizos,
Poole, Pringle, Rich, Rogers, Sanderford, Scott, Sells, Shedd,
Shiver, South, Standridge, Todd, Treadaway, Tuggle, Wadsworth,
Warren, Whorton (I), Whorton (R), Wilcox, Williams (JD),
Williams (JW), Wingo and Wood
RFD:
First Read: 11-JAN-18
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ENROLLED, House Joint Resolution,
ESTABLISHING THE ALABAMA STUDY COMMISSION FOR
GYNECOLOGIC CANCERS.
WHEREAS, the Legislature recognizes the prevalence
of gynecologic cancers in Alabama, the efficacy of existing
efforts for early diagnosis and treatment, and the need for
the identification of unmet needs for patients and families;
and
WHEREAS, identification and presentation of the
issues and solutions relative to gynecologic cancers in
Alabama should be considered and addressed by a team of
experts and representatives including: patients, survivors,
caregivers, medical specialists, research specialists, and
advocates for gynecologic awareness and support; now
therefore,
BE IT RESOLVED BY THE LEGISLATURE OF ALABAMA, BOTH
HOUSES THEREOF CONCURRING, That there is created the Alabama
Study Commission for Gynecologic Cancers.
(a) The Commission shall study and report on the
following:
(1) Establishing a mechanism to ascertain the
prevalence of gynecologic cancers in the state, and to the
extent possible, collecting statistics relative to the timing
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of diagnosis and risk factors associated with gynecologic
cancer.
(2) Determining how to best effectuate early
diagnosis and treatment for gynecologic cancer patients.
(3) Determining any unmet needs of persons with
gynecologic cancers and those of their families.
(4) Providing recommendations for additional
legislation, support programs, and resources to meet the unmet
needs of persons with gynecologic cancers and their families.
(b) Membership of the Alabama Study Commission for
Gynecologic Cancers shall be comprised of the following:
(1) A representative of the Alabama Comprehensive
Cancer Control Coalition.
(2) The Commissioner of the Alabama Department of
Insurance, or his or her designee.
(3) Three members appointed by the President Pro
Tempore of the Senate, as follows:
a. One of whom shall be a survivor of ovarian
cancer.
b. One of whom shall be a survivor of cervical,
vaginal, vulvar, or uterine cancer.
c. One of whom shall be a medical specialist in
gynecologic cancer.
(4) Three members appointed by the Speaker of the
House of Representatives, as follows:
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a. One of whom shall be a survivor of ovarian
cancer.
b. One of whom shall be a survivor of cervical,
vaginal, vulvar, or uterine cancer.
c. One of whom shall be a medical specialist in
gynecologic cancer.
(5) Seven members appointed by the Governor as
follows:
a. One of whom shall be a caregiver of a woman
diagnosed with gynecologic cancer.
b. One of whom shall be a medical specialist in
gynecologic cancers.
c. Two of whom shall be individuals representing
gynecologic cancers awareness and support groups in the state.
d. One of whom shall be a researcher specializing in
gynecologic cancers.
e. Two of whom shall be members of the public with
demonstrated expertise in issues relating to the work of the
commission.
(6) A representative of the Alabama Comprehensive
Cancer Control Coalition.
(7) A representative of the Alabama Statewide Cancer
Registry who is an epidemiologist.
(c) The appointing authorities shall coordinate
their appointments to assure membership of the Alabama Study
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Commission for Gynecologic Cancers is inclusive and reflects
the racial, gender, geographic, urban, rural, and economic
diversity of the state.
(d)(1) Appointments to the commission shall be made
within 30 days after the effective date of this act.
(2) The commission shall hold its first meeting no
later than July 1, 2018, with the date, time, and location of
the meeting designated by the President Pro Tempore of the
Senate.
(3) At the first meeting, the commission shall elect
a chair, vice chair, and other officers as determined by the
commission, and shall set dates, times, and locations of
subsequent meetings.
(e) The House of Representatives and the Senate
shall provide the necessary staff and support to the
commission to perform its duties.
(f) Members of the commission shall serve without
compensation or reimbursement from the commission, but may be
reimbursed for necessary expenses to attend meetings of the
commission according to the policies and procedures of the
respective appointing authority.
(g) The commission shall submit its findings and
recommendations in writing to the President Pro Tempore of the
Senate, the Speaker of the House of Representatives, the
Governor, the Senate Chair of the Health and Human Services
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Committee, and the House Chair of the Health Committee no
later than March 5, 2019, at which time the commission shall
be dissolved.
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, That all state agencies are
urged to cooperate fully with the commission in accomplishing
the objectives of the commission, and that a copy of this
resolution be presented to the appointing authorities set out
above so that our sincere and continuing interest in this
matter is known.
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Speaker of the House of Representatives
President and Presiding Officer of the Senate
House of Representatives
I hereby certify that the within Act originated in
and was adopted by the House 11-JAN-18.
Jeff Woodard
Clerk
Senate 06-FEB-18 Adopted