House. Health and Welfare Committee
biographical statement
The House Health and Welfare Committee, in existence from 1969-1994, was replaced by the Health and Human Services Committee in 1995. This regularly considered bills dealing with a wide variety of issues concerning health care and various services provided by the state. Some topics include mental health, availability of health care, patients’ rights, standards for medical facilities, and the keeping and issuing of vital statistics. The Health and Welfare Committee reviewed regulations of the Department of Health.
Found in 13 Collections and/or Records:
Health and Welfare Committee, 1993-1994
The 1993-1994 session of the Health and Welfare Committee was chaired by David Richardson Jr. (Majority). Vincent Hughes was Subcommittee Chairman of Health, while Karen A. Ritter was Subcommittee Chair of Welfare. Thomas W. Curtis was Secretary. The Minority Chairman of Health and Welfare was Elinor Z. Taylor. John J. Taylor (Minority) was Subcommittee Chairman of Health while Jere L. Strittmatter (Minority) was Subcommittee Chairman of Welfare.
Health and Welfare Committee (Minority), 1985-1988
Select Committee on Long Term Care, 1985-1988
This collection contains a variety of materials including correspondence and memos between Members, staff, stake-holders, and many professionals from various long term care facilities. It also includes testimony from the various public hearings the committee held. Finally, research and informational materials on various aspects of nursing facilities, insurance, and associated costs are included.