ATLANTA (February 16, 2016) | Sen. Renee Unterman (R – Buford) has introduced legislation to regulate Georgia’s rapidly growing fantasy sports industry. Senate Bill 352 was drafted in an effort to protect consumers and the integrity of all fantasy sports contests, as well as codify important industry standards. It is estimated that 1.5 million Georgians and approximately over 50 million people nationally participate in fantasy sports contests. Continue reading “Sen. Renee Unterman Introduces Fantasy Sports Regulation Legislation”
Legitimate Poll shows Overwhelming Opposition to Rail in North Fulton
ATLANTA (February 16, 2016) | Sen. John Albers (R – Roswell) wishes to share the following statement from Alpharetta City Councilmen Jim Gilvin and Jason Binder:
Continue reading “Legitimate Poll shows Overwhelming Opposition to Rail in North Fulton”
Update from the Gold Dome
By: Sen. Jeff Mullis (R – Chickamauga)
The Georgia General Assembly is officially halfway through with the 2016 legislative session and just 10 legislative days away from a significant deadline: Crossover Day. The 30th legislative day, or Crossover Day, is the last day for Senate bills to be carried to the House for consideration, and vice versa. The Senate will dedicate the next few weeks to improving and vetting bills before they go before the entire General Assembly for approval. Continue reading “Update from the Gold Dome”
Sen. Vincent Fort Responds to Mayor Reed’s PARKatlanta Comments
ATLANTA (February 11, 2016) | Sen. Vincent Fort (D – Atlanta) has released the following statement in response to Mayor Kasim Reed’s PARKatlanta comments: Continue reading “Sen. Vincent Fort Responds to Mayor Reed’s PARKatlanta Comments”
Senate Bill 319 Passes Committee
ATLANTA (February 11, 2016) | On Wednesday, the Senate Health and Human Services Committee passed Senate Bill 319. Sen. Lester Jackson (D – Savannah), Chairman of the Senate Urban Affairs Committee, sponsored SB 319 to expand the scope of practice laws for Licensed Professional Counselors (LPCs).
Continue reading “Senate Bill 319 Passes Committee”