Funding; requirements of federal law

Any public funds expended for stem cell research shall conform to the requirements set forth in federal law and Senate Resolution 30, the ‘‘Hope Offered through Principled and Ethical Stem Cell Research Act,’’ as approved by the United States Senate on April 11, 2007. 995 History. — Code 1981, § 31-46-5, enacted by Ga. L. 2007, p. 473, § 2/SB 148. 996 31-46-5 T.31, C.47 ARTHRITIS PREVENTION AND CONTROL PROGRAM T.31, C.47 CHAPTER 47 ARTHRITIS PREVENTION AND CONTROL PROGRAM Sec. 31-47-1. 31-47-2. Purpose of program; needs assessment; coordination and utilization with other programs. Role and duties of commissioner. Editor’s notes. — Ga. L. 2010, p. 1143, § 1/HB 1119, not codified by the General Assembly, provides that: ‘‘This Act shall be known and may be cited as the ‘Georgia Arthritis Prevention and Control Act.’ ’’ Ga. L. 2010, p. 1143, § 2/HB 1119, not codified by the General Assembly, provides: ‘‘The General Assembly finds that: ‘‘(1) Arthritis encompasses more than 100 diseases and conditions that affect joints, the surrounding tissues, and other connective tissues; ‘‘(2) As one of the most common family of diseases in the United States, arthritis affects nearly one of every five Americans and will impact an estimated 67 million people by the year 2030; ‘‘(3) Arthritis is the most common cause of disability in the United States, limiting daily activities for more than 17.4 million citizens; ‘‘(4) Although prevailing myths inaccurately portray arthritis as an old person’s disease, arthritis is a multigenerational disease that has become one of this country’s most pressing public health problems; ‘‘(5) This disease has a significant impact on quality of life, not only for the individual who experiences its painful symptoms and resulting disability, but also for family members and caregivers; ‘‘(6) Compounding this picture are the enormous economic and social costs associated with treating arthritis and its complications; in 2003, the costs were $127.3 billion with $80.8 billion and $47 billion attributable to medical care expenditures and lost earnings, respectively; $3.9 billion of that was the cost in Georgia; Sec. 31-47-3. Acceptance of grants; compliance with federal requirements.