ATLANTA (January 15, 2020) | Today Sen. Chuck Hufstetler (R – Rome) introduced a bill to address surprise billing in the healthcare industry. Senate Bill 293, the “Balance Billing Consumer Protection Act,” would help protect consumers from unexpected charges that may accrue when a patient receiving service from an out-of-network provider through an established price database and system of arbitration.
Continue reading “Sen. Hufstetler Introduces Legislation on Surprise Billing”Senator Ben Watson and Representative Jesse Petrea Release Statement on Proposed City of Chatham Islands
ATLANTA (January 14, 2020) | Sen. Ben Watson (R – Savannah) and Rep. Jesse Petrea (R – Savannah) released the following statement on proposed legislation that would create the City of Chatham Islands:
Continue reading “Senator Ben Watson and Representative Jesse Petrea Release Statement on Proposed City of Chatham Islands”Majority Caucus Unveils Priorities for 2020 Legislative Session
ATLANTA (January 13, 2020) | Today, Senate Majority Leader Mike Dugan (R – Carrollton), President Pro Tempore Butch Miller (R – Gainesville), Senate Majority Whip Steve Gooch (R – Dahlonega), Sen. Chuck Hufstetler (R – Rome), Sen. Dean Burke (R – Bainbridge) and Sen. Randy Robertson (R – Cataula) outlined the 2020 session legislative priorities for the Senate Majority Caucus.
Continue reading “Majority Caucus Unveils Priorities for 2020 Legislative Session”Sen. Emanuel Jones to Receive Dream Forward Award
ATLANTA (January 13, 2020) | Sen. Emanuel Jones (D – Decatur) was selected to receive the Dream Forward Elected Official Award, sponsored by The King Center in Downtown Atlanta. Sen. Jones will accept the award at the King Holiday Observance Kick-Off Reception on Tuesday, January 14.
Continue reading “Sen. Emanuel Jones to Receive Dream Forward Award”Sen. Steve Gooch Sponsors Resolution Condemning Impeachment Proceedings
ATLANTA (December 18, 2019) | Earlier today, Sen. Steve Gooch (R– Dahlonega) pre-filed Senate Resolution LC 112 0167 condemning the Congress of the United States for their impeachment proceedings against Donald J. Trump. This resolution was pre-filed today by Senators Steve Gooch, John Wilkinson (R – Toccoa) and Brandon Beach (R – Alpharetta).
Continue reading “Sen. Steve Gooch Sponsors Resolution Condemning Impeachment Proceedings”