ATLANTA (January 15, 2013) – Sen. William Ligon (R-Brunswick) has been named Chairman of the Senate State and Local Governmental Operations Committee for the 2013- 2014 legislative term by the Senate Committee on Assignments.
Senate Passes Bill Prohibiting Assisted Suicide
ATLANTA (March 27, 2012) –The Georgia Senate today passed House Bill 1114 by a vote of 48 to 1. Sponsored in the House by Rep. Setzler and carried in the Senate by Sen. William Ligon (R-Waverly), this legislation prohibits assisted suicide, making it a felony punishable by incarceration of up to 10 years.
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Senate Passes Georgia Taxpayer False Claims Act
ATLANTA (March 27, 2012) –The Georgia Senate today passed House Bill 822 by a vote of 42 to 0. Sponsored in the Senate by Sen. William Ligon (R-Waverly), this legislation aims to combat fraud in government programs and contracts.
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Senate Passes Bill Requiring Insurers to Offer Child-Only Insurance Policies
ATLANTA (March 26, 2012) –The Georgia Senate today passed House Bill 1166 by a vote of 42 to 2. Sponsored in the Senate by Sen. William Ligon (R-Waverly), this legislation requires insurers issuing individual health policies to offer at least one child-only policy.
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Senate Bill Passes Encouraging Professional Development for Food Stamp Recipients
ATLANTA (March 7, 2012) – The Georgia Senate passed SB 312 today by a vote of 40 to 14. Sponsored by Sen. William Ligon (R-Brunswick), this legislation would require food stamp recipients to pursue personal or professional development to retain welfare eligibility.
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