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Committee passes concurrent resolution urging continued collaboration to address opioid crisis

PUBLIC HEALTH, WELFARE AND LABOR COMMITTEE - SENATE · February 8, 2021
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Summary

The committee unanimously approved a House concurrent resolution to raise awareness and encourage continued collaboration in addressing opioid misuse and overdose; sponsors framed it as an awareness measure without new funding.

Senator Matt Gilmore presented a House concurrent resolution urging continued awareness and collaboration to address the opioid crisis. Gilmore described the measure as simple and intended to sustain partnerships and attention on prevention, treatment and recovery.

No committee members or members of the public offered formal opposition or suggested amendments during committee consideration. The committee voice‑voted to pass the resolution.

Next steps: The resolution passed the committee and will be recorded in the legislative record; it does not appropriate funds or create new statutory duties.