Governor Signs Bill Creating Health Care Financial Overview Committee

ATLANTA (May 7, 2013) – Senate Bill 62 was signed into Georgia law by Governor Nathan Deal today at the Georgia State Capitol. Sponsored by Sen. Judson Hill (R – Marietta), this legislation creates the Federal and State Funded Health Care Financing Programs Overview Committee. The Committee is charged with periodically reviewing the actions of the Board of Community Health (BCH) and the Department of Community Health (DCH) to evaluate program success and functionality. Continue reading “Governor Signs Bill Creating Health Care Financial Overview Committee”

Sen. Jeffares Applauds Governor Deal for Signing HB 287 into Law

jeffaresHB287ATLANTA (May 7, 2013) – Senator Rick Jeffares (R –Locust Grove) applauds Governor Nathan Deal for signing House Bill 287 into law. Carried by Sen. Jeffares in the Senate, HB 287 transfers oversight of the Division of Archives and History from the Secretary of State to the University System of Georgia. This legislation also renames the Georgia Historical Records Advisory Board as the Georgia Historical Records Advisory Council. Continue reading “Sen. Jeffares Applauds Governor Deal for Signing HB 287 into Law”

Sen. Jeffares Commends Governor Deal for Signing Ethics Reform Bills into Law

ATLANTA (May 7, 2013) –Senator Rick Jeffares (R –Locust Grove) commends Governor Nathan Deal for signing House Bill 142 and House Bill 143 into law. These bills are part of a landmark ethics reform package that limit lobbyist gifts and change the process for reporting campaign contributions in Georgia. Both bills were passed by the Georgia General Assembly during the last few days of the 2013 legislative session. Continue reading “Sen. Jeffares Commends Governor Deal for Signing Ethics Reform Bills into Law”