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SJ 66 Study; lead-poisoning prevention.

Introduced by: Benjamin J. Lambert III | all patrons    ...    notes | add to my profiles | history

SUMMARY AS PASSED:

Lead-poisoning prevention. Continues the Joint Subcommittee Studying Lead-Poisoning Prevention. The joint subcommittee is directed to (i) continue working on a blueprint for consumers regarding lead programs; (ii) stimulate the development of a needed secure system for patient data sharing between relevant state agencies in order to ameliorate concerns about compliance with certain new federal regulations; and (iii) provide written support for the state grant application efforts, as appropriate. The joint subcommittee must submit its report to the Governor and the 2003 Session of the General Assembly.

SUMMARY AS PASSED SENATE:

Lead-poisoning prevention. Continues the Joint Subcommittee Studying Lead-Poisoning Prevention. This resolution notes that the Joint Subcommittee has bolstered and assisted the various state agencies in their efforts to obtain and retain federal funding and conserved state funds in so doing. The Joint Subcommittee's considerable work is briefly described, including the initiation and updating, as necessary, of the lead contractors and workers certification program and the implementation of a ground-breaking Board of Health protocol for blood-lead testing or determinations of low risk. The Joint Subcommittee's plans for the coming year are to (i) continue working on a blueprint for consumers regarding lead programs; (ii) stimulate the development of a needed secure system for patient data sharing between relevant state agencies in order to ameliorate concerns about compliance with certain new federal regulations; and (iii) provide written support for the state grant application efforts, as appropriate. The Joint Subcommittee has also asked the Department of Health to reach out to veterinarians who see lead-poisoned pets and may be enlisted to act as a first line of defense for lead poisoning among children by warning the pet owners of lead risks and to enhance the cooperation between the real estate industry and the lead poisoning prevention efforts by including an additional property owner/real estate professional representative on the existing task force.

SUMMARY AS INTRODUCED:

Continuing legislative study; lead-poisoning prevention. Continues the Joint Subcommittee Studying Lead-Poisoning Prevention and adds to its membership as required. This resolution notes that the Joint Subcommittee has bolstered and assisted the various state agencies in their efforts to obtain and retain federal funding and conserved state funds in so doing. The Joint Subcommittee's considerable work is briefly described, including the initiation and updating, as necessary, of the lead contractors and workers certification program and the implementation of a ground-breaking Board of Health protocol for blood-lead testing or determinations of low risk. The Joint Subcommittee's plans for the coming year are to (i) continue working on a blueprint for consumers regarding lead programs; (ii) stimulate the development of a needed secure system for patient data sharing between relevant state agencies in order to ameliorate concerns about compliance with certain new federal regulations; and (iii) provide written support for the state grant application efforts, as appropriate. The Joint Subcommittee has also asked the Department of Health to reach out to veterinarians who see lead-poisoned pets and may be enlisted to act as a first line of defense for lead poisoning among children by warning the pet owners of lead risks and to enhance the cooperation between the real estate industry and the lead poisoning prevention efforts by including an additional property owner/real estate professional representative on the existing task force.