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2000 SESSION

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HJ 371 Study; hearing loss.

Introduced by: Harvey B. Morgan | all patrons    ...    notes | add to my profiles

SUMMARY AS INTRODUCED:

Study; hearing loss. Requests the Department of Health to study strategies to prevent hearing loss from loud noises. This resolution notes the loud sounds that are prevalent in everyday life, such as television, radio, washing machines, automobiles, buses, motorcycles, lawnmowers, vacuum cleaners, garbage disposals, trucks, and music. The harmful effects of many loud noises on the structures of the ear are also described; however, noise-induced hearing loss is preventable if individuals would only practice good health habits to protect their hearing, such as wearing protective gear and being sensitive to the dangers of loud noise. The Department of Health will be advised by a task force of medical and other experts to be appointed by the Commissioner. The Department must report in 2001.

FULL TEXT

• 01/25/00  House: Presented & ordered printed 006044856  pdf

HISTORY

• 01/25/00  House: Consent to introduce
• 01/25/00  House: Presented & ordered printed 006044856
• 01/25/00  House: Referred to Committee on Rules
• 02/11/00  House: Passed by in Rules (17-Y 0-N)
• 02/11/00  House: With letter to the Department of Health