ATLANTA (May 16, 2013) – Sen. Ross Tolleson (R-Perry) attended the National Conference of State Legislators (NCSL) Environment 2013 Spring Forum on May 2-4 in Denver, Colo. The forum focused around hydraulic fracturing and horizontal drilling, but also provided policymakers from across the country with the opportunity to exchange ideas on issues regarding the environment. Continue reading “Sen. Ross Tolleson Attends National Conference Focusing on Environment”
Sen. Buddy Carter Receives Star of Life Legislative Award from the Georgia Association of Emergency Medical Services
FORSYTH, Ga. (May 14, 2013) – Sen. Buddy Carter (R-Pooler) received the Star of Life Legislative Award from the Georgia Association of Emergency Medical Services (GAEMS) on May 2 during their awards banquet. Continue reading “Sen. Buddy Carter Receives Star of Life Legislative Award from the Georgia Association of Emergency Medical Services”
Returning Veterans Task Force Signed into Law
ATLANTA (May 10, 2013) –Senator Lester Jackson (D-Savannah) recently joined Governor Nathan Deal as he signed Senate Bill 76 into law. The legislation will create the Returning Veterans Task Force within the State Department of Veterans Services. Continue reading “Returning Veterans Task Force Signed into Law”
Medical Identity Fraud Bill Signed by Governor Deal
ATLANTA (May 9, 2013) – Senate Bill 170, which creates the offense of medical identity fraud was signed into Georgia law on Tuesday, May 7, by Governor Nathan Deal. The bill was sponsored by Sen. Judson Hill (R – Marietta), a longtime advocate for health care efficiency and fiscal responsibility. Continue reading “Medical Identity Fraud Bill Signed by Governor Deal”
Bill Eliminating Verification Requirement from HOPE Scholarship Application Signed into Georgia Law
ATLANTA (May 9, 2013) – House Bill 324 was signed into law on Tuesday, May 7, by Governor Nathan Deal at the Georgia State Capitol. Similar legislation sponsored by Sen. Judson Hill (R-Marietta) and this bill sponsored by Rep. Matt Dollar (R – Marietta) in the House and carried by Sen. Judson Hill (R – Marietta) in the Senate, will prohibit the Georgia Student Finance Commission board of commissioners and the Georgia Student Finance Authority board of directors from requiring the parents of Hope scholar recipients to annually submit income tax returns to qualify for this merit scholarship. Recently the Commission started requiring tax returns as a method to verify lawful presence within the U.S. as a stipulation to receiving college student aid. Continue reading “Bill Eliminating Verification Requirement from HOPE Scholarship Application Signed into Georgia Law”