South Carolina General Assembly
120th Session, 2013-2014

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S. 508

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Senate Resolution
Sponsors: Senators Alexander, Malloy, Nicholson, L. Martin, Williams and Cleary
Document Path: l:\s-res\tca\005clin.mrh.tca.docx
Companion/Similar bill(s): 3793

Introduced in the Senate on March 12, 2013
Adopted by the Senate on April 23, 2013

Summary: Free Clinic Awareness Day

HISTORY OF LEGISLATIVE ACTIONS

     Date      Body   Action Description with journal page number
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   3/12/2013  Senate  Introduced (Senate Journal-page 4)
   3/12/2013  Senate  Referred to Committee on Medical Affairs 
                        (Senate Journal-page 4)
   4/18/2013  Senate  Committee report: Favorable Medical Affairs 
                        (Senate Journal-page 7)
   4/19/2013          Scrivener's error corrected
   4/23/2013  Senate  Adopted (Senate Journal-page 53)

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VERSIONS OF THIS BILL

3/12/2013
4/18/2013
4/19/2013

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COMMITTEE REPORT

April 18, 2013

S. 508

Introduced by Senators Alexander, Malloy, Nicholson, L. Martin, Williams and Cleary

S. Printed 4/18/13--S.    [SEC 4/19/13 3:44 PM]

Read the first time March 12, 2013.

            

THE COMMITTEE ON MEDICAL AFFAIRS

To whom was referred a Senate Resolution (S. 508) to declare May 22, 2013, as Free Clinic Awareness Day in South Carolina, etc., respectfully

REPORT:

That they have duly and carefully considered the same and recommend that the same do pass:

HARVEY S. PEELER, JR. for Committee.

            

A SENATE RESOLUTION

TO DECLARE MAY 22, 2013, AS FREE CLINIC AWARENESS DAY IN SOUTH CAROLINA.

Whereas, it is estimated that forty-nine million Americans lack health insurance; and

Whereas, the National Association of Free Clinics and the South Carolina Association of Free Clinics is dedicated to educating the public, press, Congress, federal and state agencies, pharmaceutical companies, and other corporations about Free Clinics and the important service they provide to America's uninsured and underinsured; and

Whereas, in the interest of public health that all individuals should have access to affordable quality health care; and

Whereas, affordability, accessibility, and portability of health care are issues that remain critical to the uninsured in this country; and

Whereas, free clinics are volunteer-based, safety-net health care organizations that provide a range of medical, dental, pharmacy, and/or behavioral health services to economically disadvantaged individuals who are predominately uninsured; and

Whereas, free clinics provide essential service delivery regardless of the patient's ability to pay; and

Whereas, economically disadvantaged citizens are valued members of society and free clinics enable citizens to maintain wellness, function, and thrive; and

Whereas, the South Carolina Free Clinic Association and its forty-nine members join a network of self-advocates, agencies, and volunteers across the State to honor May 22 as S.C. Free Clinic Awareness Day. The day will commemorate the progress toward improving the lives of people with no access to health care coverage and also highlight the challenges that remain in achieving full access to health care for all our citizens. Now, therefore,

Be it resolved by the Senate:

That the members of the Senate, by this resolution, declare May 22, 2013, as Free Clinic Awareness Day in South Carolina.

Be it further resolved that a copy of this resolution be forwarded to the South Carolina Free Clinic Association.

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