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