ATLANTA (February 24, 2017) | Senator Jeff Mullis (R – Chickamauga) sponsored Senate Bill 88, the Narcotic Treatment Programs Enforcement Act, which overwhelmingly passed the Georgia Senate on Thursday. This important legislation establishes much needed regulations for narcotic treatment programs. Under SB 88, the Department of Community Health may establish minimum standards and a licensing process for people wishing to open narcotic treatment programs. Continue reading “Sen. Mullis Commends Senate for Passing Senate Bill 88”
Sen. Hunter Hill To Present “Individual Student Education Account Act” to Senate Education and Youth Committee
ATLANTA (February 24, 2017) | Sen. Hunter Hill (R – Smyrna) will present Senate Bill 68 to the Senate Education and Youth Committee today. Continue reading “Sen. Hunter Hill To Present “Individual Student Education Account Act” to Senate Education and Youth Committee”
Sen. Jones Welcomes Malcolm Mitchell to the Senate
ATLANTA (February 23, 2017) | Sen. Burt Jones (R – Jackson) welcomed Malcolm Mitchell to the Senate today to recognize his efforts to improve youth literacy in Georgia. Mitchell is a University of Georgia Football letterman who recently won a Super Bowl Championship with the New England Patriots. Continue reading “Sen. Jones Welcomes Malcolm Mitchell to the Senate”
Sen. John Wilkinson Recognizes Anderson Dilworth
ATLANTA (February 23, 2017) | Sen. John Wilkinson (R – Toccoa) on Wednesday recognized Anderson Dilworth, for his lifelong service and commitment to the Royston community and state of Georgia with Senate Resolution 218. Continue reading “Sen. John Wilkinson Recognizes Anderson Dilworth”
Sen. David Shafer Recognizes Winners of the David Shafer Essay Scholarship Contest
ATLANTA (February 23, 2017) | Senate President Pro Tempore David Shafer (R – Duluth) commended three recipients of the David Shafer Essay Scholarship Contest with the presentation of Senate Resolution 226 in the Senate today. Continue reading “Sen. David Shafer Recognizes Winners of the David Shafer Essay Scholarship Contest”