Virginia Network for Geospatial Health Research Authority; created, report. (SB1497)
Introduced By
Sen. George Barker (D-Alexandria) with support from co-patron Del. Jim Shuler (D-Blacksburg)
Progress
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Passed Committee |
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Passed House |
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Passed Senate |
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Signed by Governor |
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Became Law |
Description
Virginia Network for Geospatial Health Research Authority; created. Creates the Virginia Network for Geospatial Health Research Authority, as a body politic and corporate, a political subdivision of the Commonwealth, to (i) provide for the continuity and expansion of research both within the public and private sectors using geospatial analysis of health and health care relevant data, (ii) develop economies of scale within state health agencies and within public health programs within the Commonwealths universities, (iii) provide geospatial analytical support to other political subdivisions concerned with cost-effective targeting of public health initiatives, and (iv) engage in such other lawful activities as the Board of Directors of the Authority deems reasonable and appropriate. The bill exempts the Authority from the Virginia Personnel Act, the Workforce Transition Act, FOIA, the APA, the Public Procurement Act, and all taxation. Amends § 2.2-2905 (“Certain officers and employees exempt from chapter.”), § 32.1-368 (“Breast and Cervical Cancer Prevention and Treatment Fund established.”), of the Code of Virginia. View Full Text »
