Sen. Albers introduces bill to provide health insurance for children with Autism

ATLANTA (February 26, 2013) – Sen. John Albers (R –Roswell) introduced SB 191, also known as “Ava’s Law,” during Georgia Disabilities Day at the State Capitol on Thursday, February 21, 2013. If passed, this legislation would require health insurers to provide coverage for children with Autism Spectrum Disorder. Continue reading “Sen. Albers introduces bill to provide health insurance for children with Autism”

Sen. Albers Announces Creation of Georgia Senate Republican Study Committee

ATLANTA (February 25, 2013) – Sen. John Albers (R –Roswell) and a few select Republican Senators recently announced the creation of the Georgia Senate Republican Study Committee (RSC), which mirrors the national RSC.  The Georgia RSC is committed to advancing a strong, conservative agenda in the State Senate. Continue reading “Sen. Albers Announces Creation of Georgia Senate Republican Study Committee”

Sen. John Albers Introduces Bill to Eliminate TSPLOST Tax Penalty on Local Governments

ATLANTA (January 29, 2013) – Sen. John Albers (R- Roswell) today introduced Senate Bill 73 to reduce the financial burden on local governments who failed to pass the Transportation Special Purpose Local Options Sales Tax (TSPLOST) referendum. If passed, this legislation will effectively remove the TSPLOST “penalty provision,” which requires local governments who rejected the TSPLOST to pay more for transportation grants. Continue reading “Sen. John Albers Introduces Bill to Eliminate TSPLOST Tax Penalty on Local Governments”