ATLANTA (May 6, 2019) | Sen. Larry Walker (R – Perry) was recently named a 2019 Legislative Champion by the Service Providers Association for Developmental Disabilities (SPADD). Continue reading “Sen. Larry Walker Named 2019 Legislative Champion by SPADD”
Margie’s Law and the Shore Protection Act Signed by Governor
ATLANTA (May 6, 2019) | On May 2, House Bill 62, also known as ‘Margie’s Law,’ was signed by Governor Brian P. Kemp. Last Friday, House Bill 445, also known as the Shore Protection Act, was signed by Governor Kemp. Both of these bills were carried in the Senate by Sen. Ben Watson (R – Savannah). Continue reading “Margie’s Law and the Shore Protection Act Signed by Governor”
Sen. Lester Jackson to Address Savannah State University National Alumni Association on SB 278
ATLANTA (May 3, 2019) | Sen. Lester Jackson (D – Savannah) will address the Savannah State University National Alumni Association regarding Senate Bill 278 at their Annual May Meeting on Saturday, May 4, 2019. Continue reading “Sen. Lester Jackson to Address Savannah State University National Alumni Association on SB 278”
Monuments Bill Signed into Law by Governor Brian Kemp
ATLANTA (April 30, 2019) | Senate Bill 77, sponsored by Sen. Jeff Mullis (R – Chickamauga), was signed into law by Governor Brian P. Kemp on Friday, April 26, 2019, at Gordon Lee High School in Chickamauga, Georgia. Continue reading “Monuments Bill Signed into Law by Governor Brian Kemp”
Broadband Expansion Among Bills to be Signed Today
ATLANTA (April 26, 2019) | Today, April 26, Governor Kemp will sign Senate Bills 2, 17, 66 and 79, sponsored by Sen. Steve Gooch (R – Dahlonega), as well as House Bill 454 which was carried in the Senate by Sen. Gooch. Senate Bills 2, 17 and 66 address expanding access to broadband, SB 79 removes the word “mechanical” from the phrase “mechanical multiple message signs” in current law regarding messaging signs on Georgia roads to reduce distractions for drivers and HB 454 outlines restrictions on and use of electric assisted bicycles.
WHAT: Signing of Senate Bills 2, 17, 66, 79 and House Bill 454
WHO: Sen. Steve Gooch (R – Dahlonega)
WHEN: Friday, April 26, 2019
1:30 p.m.
WHERE: The University of North Georgia – Library Technology Center, Third Floor
122 Thompson Cir SW
Dahlonega, GA 30597
For the full text of Senate Bill 2, follow this link: http://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/en-US/Display/20192020/SB/2
For the full text of Senate Bill 17, follow this link: http://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/en-US/Display/20192020/SB/17
For the full text of Senate Bill 66, follow this link: http://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/en-US/Display/20192020/SB/66
For the full text of Senate Bill 79, follow this link: http://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/en-US/Display/20192020/SB/79
For the full text of House Bill 454, follow this link: http://www.legis.ga.gov/Legislation/en-US/display/20192020/HB/454
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For Immediate Release:
April 26, 2019
Annie Wimbush, Communications Associate
annie.wimbush@senate.ga.gov
404.656.0028