ATLANTA (December 7, 2012) – Sen. Renee Unterman (R-Buford) recently challenged states to strengthen human trafficking laws at the National Conference of State Legislators (NCSL) Fall Forum at the White House in Washington, D.C. The NCSL is a bipartisan organization that serves the legislators and staffs of the nation’s 50 states, its commonwealths and territories. Continue reading “Sen. Renee Unterman Challenges States to Strengthen Human Trafficking Laws at NCSL Forum”
Sen. Renee Unterman Discusses Affordable Care Act with Kathleen Sebelius
ATLANTA (December 6, 2012) – Sen. Renee Unterman (R-Buford) met with Secretary Kathleen Sebelius at the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services on Wednesday to discuss the implementation of the Affordable Care Act (ACA) in Georgia. Continue reading “Sen. Renee Unterman Discusses Affordable Care Act with Kathleen Sebelius”
Senate Bill Repeals Department of Community Health Advisory Committee
ATLANTA (March 5, 2012) –The Georgia Senate passed SB 407 unanimously on Monday. Sponsored by Sen. Renee Unterman (R-Buford), this legislation would repeal the section of Georgia Code responsible for the creation of the Health Strategies Council and the Clinical Laboratory, Blood Bank and Tissue Bank Committee.
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Music Therapist Licensure Bill Passes Senate
ATLANTA (March 5, 2012) –The Georgia Senate passed SB 414 on Monday by a vote of 33 to 17. Sponsored by Sen. Renee Unterman (R-Buford), this legislation would require music therapists practicing in Georgia to be licensed by the Secretary of State.
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Metal Theft Legislation Passes the Senate
ATLANTA (March 2, 2012) –The Georgia Senate passed SB 321 on Wednesday by a vote of 44 to 5. Sponsored by Sen. Renee Unterman (R-Buford), this legislation would place additional requirements on metal recyclers and sellers –particularly the recycling of copper – to curb metal theft in Georgia.
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