ATLANTA (February 25, 2014) | Sen. John Albers (R –Roswell) applauds the passage of Senate Bill 397 today, which received a vote of 51 to 0. If adopted, this legislation will require insurers to provide coverage for children up to six years old who are diagnosed with an autism spectrum disorder. Sen. Albers (R – Roswell) introduced similar legislation to SB 397, known as Ava’s Law, earlier last year and is one of the state’s strongest proponents for Autism Insurance Coverage. Continue reading “Sen. Albers Applauds Passage of Autism Insurance Coverage Legislation”
Senate Passes Firefighters Pension Fund Eligibility Bill
ATLANTA (February 21, 2014) | The Georgia State Senate passed Senate Bill 235 today by a vote of 52 to 0. Sponsored by Sen. John Albers (R-Roswell), SB 235 will allow firefighters who perform at least 1,040 hours of annual service to be eligible for membership in the Georgia Firefighters’ Pension Fund. Continue reading “Senate Passes Firefighters Pension Fund Eligibility Bill”
Senate Bill 325 Relating to Fire Protection Sprinkler and Suppression Contractors Passes Senate
ATLANTA (February 20, 2014) | The Georgia State Senate passed Senate Bill 325 today by a vote of 49 to 2. SB 325, sponsored by Sen. John Albers (R-Roswell), will strengthen provisions regulating fire protection sprinkler and suppression contractors. Continue reading “Senate Bill 325 Relating to Fire Protection Sprinkler and Suppression Contractors Passes Senate”
Sen. John Albers Issues Winter Storm Response: Getting It Right
ATLANTA (February 13, 2014) | Sen. John Albers ( R – Roswell) has released the following statement entitled, “Getting It Right,” in response to the winter storm that affected metro Atlanta and the surrounding areas: Continue reading “Sen. John Albers Issues Winter Storm Response: Getting It Right”
Sen. Albers Continues to Push for Ava’s Law during Autism Day at the State Capitol
ATLANTA (February 4, 2014) | As part of Autism Day at the Georgia State Capitol today, Sen. John Albers ( R- Roswell) joined Autism Speaks, The Early Autism Project, Rep. Ben Harbin and other state legislators to continue their push for the passage of Ava’s law in Georgia. Continue reading “Sen. Albers Continues to Push for Ava’s Law during Autism Day at the State Capitol”