ATLANTA (May 9, 2013) – Sen. Jesse Stone (R-Waynesboro) releases the following statement on the signing of his sponsored legislation on May 7th: Continue reading “Sen. Jesse Stone Statement on the Signing of SB 61, SB 86, HB 122, HB 182 and SB 225”
Sen. Jesse Stone Statement on the Signing of HB 141, HB 150 and HB 160
ATLANTA (May 9, 2013) – Sen. Jesse Stone (R-Waynesboro) releases the following statement on the signing of his sponsored legislation on May 6: Continue reading “Sen. Jesse Stone Statement on the Signing of HB 141, HB 150 and HB 160”
Sen. Lindsey Tippins Statement on Education Bills Signed into Law
ATLANTA (May 9, 2013) – Sen. Lindsey Tippins (R-Marietta) releases the following statement on education bills signed May 7th by Governor Nathan Deal: Continue reading “Sen. Lindsey Tippins Statement on Education Bills Signed into Law”
Medical Identity Fraud Bill Signed by Governor Deal
ATLANTA (May 9, 2013) – Senate Bill 170, which creates the offense of medical identity fraud was signed into Georgia law on Tuesday, May 7, by Governor Nathan Deal. The bill was sponsored by Sen. Judson Hill (R – Marietta), a longtime advocate for health care efficiency and fiscal responsibility. Continue reading “Medical Identity Fraud Bill Signed by Governor Deal”
Bill Eliminating Verification Requirement from HOPE Scholarship Application Signed into Georgia Law
ATLANTA (May 9, 2013) – House Bill 324 was signed into law on Tuesday, May 7, by Governor Nathan Deal at the Georgia State Capitol. Similar legislation sponsored by Sen. Judson Hill (R-Marietta) and this bill sponsored by Rep. Matt Dollar (R – Marietta) in the House and carried by Sen. Judson Hill (R – Marietta) in the Senate, will prohibit the Georgia Student Finance Commission board of commissioners and the Georgia Student Finance Authority board of directors from requiring the parents of Hope scholar recipients to annually submit income tax returns to qualify for this merit scholarship. Recently the Commission started requiring tax returns as a method to verify lawful presence within the U.S. as a stipulation to receiving college student aid. Continue reading “Bill Eliminating Verification Requirement from HOPE Scholarship Application Signed into Georgia Law”