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Update from the Gold Dome

By: Sen. Jeff Mullis (R – Chickamauga)

This week was a busy one for the Georgia Senate. With five legislative days planned and a full committee schedule, the pressure was on meet the crossover day deadline. Only one legislative day remains for bills to pass the Senate floor and transfer over to the House for consideration. The last 10 legislative days will be used to review House bills in the Senate, as well as finalize and pass the FY 2017 general budget. Continue reading “Update from the Gold Dome”

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Georgia Senate Approves Legislation Dedicating Fireworks Excise Tax to Trauma Care

ATLANTA (February 24, 2016)  |  The Georgia Senate passed legislation today that will dedicate the proceeds of the excise tax on fireworks to local public safety initiatives, if approved by voter referendum. Senate Bill 350 sets the revenue allocation amounts for specific trauma care and firefighter training initiatives, while Senate Resolution 558 is the companion legislation that enacts the legislation through a proposed constitutional amendment. Sen. Jeff Mullis (R – Chickamauga) is the sponsor of both bills. Continue reading “Georgia Senate Approves Legislation Dedicating Fireworks Excise Tax to Trauma Care”

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Sen. Michael Rhett Presents SB 368 to Senate Health and Human Services Committee

ATLANTA (February 23, 2016) | Sen. Michael Rhett (D – Marietta) presented Senate Bill 368, the Premium Assistance Program/Rhett Cares, to the Senate Health and Human Services Committee last week. SB 368 will help qualified individuals pay for their healthcare premiums through a premium assistance program. Continue reading “Sen. Michael Rhett Presents SB 368 to Senate Health and Human Services Committee”

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Sen. Renee Unterman Recognizes Type 1 Diabetes Day at the Georgia State Capitol

ATLANTA (February 23, 2016)  |  The Georgia General Assembly recognized individuals living with type 1 diabetes as part of the first Type 1 Diabetes Day at the State Capitol. Young adults diagnosed with the disease served as legislative pages during the day in an effort to raise awareness, and legislators received literature highlighting the challenges of living with the disease. Both chambers of the Georgia General Assembly passed resolutions to recognize Type 1 Diabetes Day at the Georgia State Capitol and honor advocate efforts. Continue reading “Sen. Renee Unterman Recognizes Type 1 Diabetes Day at the Georgia State Capitol”