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June 29, 2019

Laws Effective July 1st

By: Sen. Larry Walker (R – Perry)

The beginning of a new fiscal year is always an exciting time for legislators as we get to see a lot of the hard work we put into the legislative session come to fruition. July 1st is quickly approaching, and I want to let you know about some of the state-wide changes we’ll be seeing this year. The biggest of them is arguably the state’s General 2020 budget, which includes a $3,000 pay increase for teachers and other certified school employees, but there are some other bills we passed this session that you should be looking forward to seeing implemented. Here are a few of these bills:

June 28, 2019

DUGAN: An Update from the Capitol

By: Sen. Mike Dugan (R – Carrollton)

July 1, 2019, along with the day the legislature adjourns Sine Die, is one of the most important days for the Georgia General Assembly. Not only does it mark the beginning of the new fiscal year but it is also the date numerous new laws will go into effect. After the 2019 session adjourned Sine Die on April 2, 2019, Governor Brian P. Kemp had 40 days to review over 300 general and local bills and resolutions the legislature passed. While some of the bills were signed into law during session and some have become law since adjournment, the vast majority will go into effect this Monday. These bills will have an impact on health care access, your children’s education and safety, among other things.

June 28, 2019

Sen. Chuck Hufstetler Appointed Chair of Senate Study Committee

ATLANTA (June 28, 2019) | Sen. Chuck Hufstetler (R – Rome) has been appointed by Lt. Governor Geoff Duncan to serve as Chair of the Senate Study Committee on Evaluating and Simplifying Physician Oversight of Physician Assistants and Advanced Practice Registered Nurses. Continue reading “Sen. Chuck Hufstetler Appointed Chair of Senate Study Committee”

June 28, 2019

Elementary Agriculture Education Standards Approved by State Board of Education

ATLANTA (June 28, 2019) | Sen. John Wilkinson (R – Toccoa) recently announced that the recommendation by Georgia State Superintendent Richard Woods to implement agriculture education standards in grades kindergarten through fifth was approved by the State Board of Education. Continue reading “Elementary Agriculture Education Standards Approved by State Board of Education”

June 28, 2019

Sen. Blake Tillery Named to UGA’s “40 Under 40” Class of 2019

ATLANTA (June 28, 2019) | Sen. Blake Tillery (R – Vidalia) was recently named to the University of Georgia’s “40 Under 40” Class of 2019 by the UGA Alumni Association. This program celebrates the personal, professional and philanthropic achievements of successful UGA graduates under the age of 40. Continue reading “Sen. Blake Tillery Named to UGA’s “40 Under 40” Class of 2019”