ATLANTA (March 7, 2013) – Senate Bill 85, a bill expanding the types of vaccines allowed to be administered by pharmacists and nurses under physician oversight, passed the Georgia State Senate today by a vote of 46 to 7. If signed into law, certain vaccines previously administered only under a doctor’s prescription would be made readily available at a neighborhood pharmacy or a quick care clinic, similar to seasonal flu vaccines. The bill was sponsored by Sen. Charlie Bethel (R – Dalton). Continue reading “Bill Expanding Vaccination Availability Passes Georgia State Senate”
Sen. Fort Issues Statement Regarding Proposed Atlanta Falcons Stadium
ATLANTA (March 7, 2013) – Sen. Vincent Fort has issued the following statement: Continue reading “Sen. Fort Issues Statement Regarding Proposed Atlanta Falcons Stadium”
Resolution to Dedicate Memorial Highways in District 51 Passes Georgia State Senate
ATLANTA (March 7, 2013) –Senate Resolution 293 was adopted today by a vote of 46 to 0 by the Georgia State Senate. Sponsored by Sen. Steve Gooch (R – Dahlonega), this bill dedicates two District 51 road infrastructures as the Ralph A. Pierce Memorial Highway and the Judge William Jeffrey Lowe intersection as part of Georgia’s memorial highway system. Continue reading “Resolution to Dedicate Memorial Highways in District 51 Passes Georgia State Senate”
Senate Passes Bill Requiring Mandatory Reporting for Nurses
ATLANTA (March 7, 2013) – The Georgia State Senate passed Senate Bill 13 by a vote of 52-0 today. SB 13, sponsored by Senator Buddy Carter (R-Pooler), will require nurses to report suspected professional violations to the Board of Nursing or the Board of Examiners of Licensed Practical Nurses (the Board). Continue reading “Senate Passes Bill Requiring Mandatory Reporting for Nurses”
Georgia Leadership and Service Admission Act Passes Senate
ATLANTA (March 7, 2013) – The Senate passed Senate Bill 241 today by a vote of 52 to 0. Sen. Hunter Hill (R-Smyrna) sponsored the bill, which would create the Georgia Leadership and Service Admissions Act. Under this act, members of the General Assembly, as well as the Governor and Lieutenant Governor, will choose an aspiring applicant to one of Georgia’s ROTC programs as a candidate for admission; a process similar to the federal system of nominating candidates to U.S. service academies. The main purpose of Senate Bill 241 is to encourage qualified Georgians for the service and leadership training that ensues from military training and education. Continue reading “Georgia Leadership and Service Admission Act Passes Senate”