ATLANTA (May 7, 2015) | On May 5, 2015, Gov. Nathan Deal signed a bill into Georgia law that will reform the Division of Family and Children Services (DFCS) and provide greater accountability for child abuse records. The bill also creates DFCS advisory boards and establishes specific measures related to case records. Sen. Butch Miller (R – Gainesville), the bill’s sponsor, was on hand for the signing ceremony held at the Georgia State Capitol. Continue reading “Child Welfare Reform Bill Becomes Georgia Law”
Gladys Knight Highway Resolution Signed into Law
ATLANTA (May 6, 2015) | This week, Sen. Donzella James (D – Atlanta) joined Gov. Nathan Deal as he signed Senate Resolution 441 into law. SR 441, sponsored by Sen. James, honors Georgia legend and world renowned vocalist Ms. Gladys Knight by dedicating a portion of Peachtree Street in her name. Continue reading “Gladys Knight Highway Resolution Signed into Law”
P.K. Martin Joins Gov. Deal for Signing of SB 108
ATLANTA (May 6, 2015) | Sen. P.K. Martin (R – Lawrenceville) joined Gov. Nathan Deal Tuesday for the signing of Senate Bill 108 into law. SB 108 requires insurers to maintain a risk management agenda by completing an Own Risk and Solvency Assessment (ORSA), and provides guidance for filling out the ORSA Summary report with the Insurance Commissioner. This measure ensures the report’s confidentiality. Continue reading “P.K. Martin Joins Gov. Deal for Signing of SB 108”
Safe Harbor/Rachel’s Law Legislation Becomes Georgia Law
ATLANTA (May 5, 2015) | Governor Nathan Deal signed Senate Bill 8 into Georgia law today at the Georgia State Capitol. The legislation focuses on ending the sexual exploitation of Georgia minors and establishes more severe punishments for those found guilty of this crime. Sen. Renee Unterman (R – Buford), the bill’s sponsor, has been a long-time supporter of stricter laws and punishments intended to keep human traffickers from operating in Georgia. The new law will allow children who have been victimized by sex trafficking to be treated as victims—not criminals. Continue reading “Safe Harbor/Rachel’s Law Legislation Becomes Georgia Law”
Sen. Ed Harbison Salutes Life of Georgia Veteran and Friend
ATLANTA (April 22 , 2015) | Georgia Veterans Affairs Commissioner and World War II Veteran, Pete Wheeler, passed away on Tuesday at the age of 92. Wheeler had been commissioner of the department since 1952 and was the state’s longest-serving agency head. Continue reading “Sen. Ed Harbison Salutes Life of Georgia Veteran and Friend”