ATLANTA (September 5, 2014) | Senator Burt Jones (R- Jackson) was recently named to the University of Georgia’s (UGA) 40 Under 40 Class of 2014 by the UGA Alumni Association. Continue reading “Sen. Burt Jones Named to UGA’s 40 Under 40 Class of 2014”
Sen. Burt Jones Announces District 25 Counties Receiving Forestland Protection Act Grant Reimbursements
ATLANTA (June 9, 2014) | During the legislative session, Governor Nathan Deal announced plans for the Amended Fiscal Year 2014 budget to incorporate $25.6 million for Forestland Protection Grant reimbursements including $14.5 for school systems. Continue reading “Sen. Burt Jones Announces District 25 Counties Receiving Forestland Protection Act Grant Reimbursements”
Sen. Burt Jones Appointed to the Child Welfare Reform Council by Governor Deal
ATLANTA (April 3, 2014) | Senator Burt Jones (R-Jackson) was selected to serve on the Child Welfare Reform Council yesterday by Governor Nathan Deal. The council will work to improve Georgia’s child welfare system. Continue reading “Sen. Burt Jones Appointed to the Child Welfare Reform Council by Governor Deal”
Senate Passes Bill Allowing Electronic Proof of Auto Insurance
ATLANTA (March 12, 2013) – The State Senate passed House Bill 254 unanimously, allowing drivers to show proof of insurance with either paper or electronic format. Continue reading “Senate Passes Bill Allowing Electronic Proof of Auto Insurance”
Sen. Burt Jones Leads the Passage of Influential Insurance Bills
ATLANTA (March 11, 2012) –The State Senate passed two insurance bills sponsored by Senator Burt Jones (R-Jackson) on Thursday. Senate Bill 234 passed by a vote of 55-0 and would authorize the Insurance Commissioner to issue limited lines travel insurance producer licenses. Senate Bill 236 passed by a vote of 36-17 and mandates that a notice is provided when premiums increase due to the Affordable Care Act (ACA). This was Sen. Jones’ first bills on the Senate floor, and as tradition he was given a hard time by colleagues while introducing the bill. Continue reading “Sen. Burt Jones Leads the Passage of Influential Insurance Bills”