ATLANTA (May 3, 2016) | On Tuesday, Governor Nathan Deal signed into law House Bill 54, known as the “Shawn Smiley Act.” HB 54 provides tuition grants to children of law enforcement and public safety officers killed or disabled in the line of duty. The bill was authored by Rep. Keisha Waites and carried by Sen. Nan Orrock (D – Atlanta) in the Senate. HB 54 in its final form was passed on the last day of the 2016 legislative session and goes into effect on July 1, 2016. Continue reading “The “Shawn Smiley Act” Becomes Law”
Senate Bill 208 Becomes Law with the Governor’s Signature
ATLANTA (April 25, 2016) | Last Thursday, Senate Bill 208 was signed by Governor Nathan Deal into law. Senator JaNice VanNess (R- Conyers) carried SB 208, which allows for a voter referendum that would incorporate and constitute a charter for the City of Stonecrest in DeKalb County if the measure is approved by voters during elections on May 24, 2016. Continue reading “Senate Bill 208 Becomes Law with the Governor’s Signature”
Sen. Dean Burke Named Legislator of the Year by GPHA
ATLANTA (April 20, 2016) | Sen. Dean Burke (R – Bainbridge) has been recognized as the 2015-16 Legislator of the Year by the Georgia Public Health Association (GPHA). Burke was recognized in front of 450 GPHA members recently at the association’s annual meeting in Atlanta. Continue reading “Sen. Dean Burke Named Legislator of the Year by GPHA”
Sen. Gloria Butler Seeking Georgia’s Vietnam Veterans
ATLANTA (April 12, 2016) | Sen. Gloria Butler (D – Stone Mountain) to honor Georgia’s Vietnam Veterans in two special ceremonies on Saturday, April 16, 2016 at 11 a.m. and 3 p.m. Continue reading “Sen. Gloria Butler Seeking Georgia’s Vietnam Veterans”
Sen. Frank Ginn Receives “Champion of Georgia’s Cities” Award
ATLANTA (April 8, 2016) | Sen. Frank Ginn (R – Danielsville) received a “Champion of Georgia’s Cities” award from the Georgia Municipal Association (GMA) for his work during the 2015 – 2016 legislative sessions. The award was presented to Sen. Ginn during the Auburn City Council meeting on Thursday, April 7. State legislators who most actively support GMA’s initiatives and goals are given this award at the end of every two-year legislative term. Continue reading “Sen. Frank Ginn Receives “Champion of Georgia’s Cities” Award”