GENERAL ASSEMBLY OF NORTH CAROLINA

SESSION 1999

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HOUSE JOINT RESOLUTION 1363

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Sponsors: Representative Justus.

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Referred to:  Rules, Calendar and Operations of the House.

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April 29, 1999

A JOINT RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING THE LEGISLATIVE RESEARCH COMMISSION TO STUDY THE PREVENTION, TREATMENT, AND INCIDENCE OF GROUP B STREPTOCOCCUS AND ITS EFFECTS ON PREGNANT WOMEN AND INFANTS.
Be it resolved by the House of Representatives, the Senate concurring:
Section 1.  The Legislative Research Commission may study the incidence and effects of Group B Streptococcus (Group B Strep) in North Carolina.  The study may include, but is not limited to, the following:
(1)	Whether Group B Strep poses a significant public health risk for North Carolina citizens, and in particular for pregnant women and infants.
(2)	What efforts are being made by public and private organizations to educate the population about the effects of Group B Strep and how it can be diagnosed and treated.
(3)	Whether screening for Group B Strep should be a routine part of prenatal care provided at clinics or local health departments.
Section 2. The Legislative Research Commission may make an interim report to the 1999 General Assembly, 2000 Regular Session, and shall make a final report to the 2001 General Assembly.
Section 3. This resolution is effective upon ratification.