ATLANTA (February 20, 2019) | Today, House Bill 62 was heard by the Senate Health and Human Services Committee, chaired by Senator Ben Watson (R – Savannah). This legislation would require a healthcare facility conducting mammograms to notify a patient if their mammogram demonstrates dense breast tissue. Continue reading “Margie’s Law Heard by the Senate Health and Human Services Committee”
Sen. Kay Kirkpatrick to Recognize Members of Grady’s PIVOT Program in the Senate Chamber
ATLANTA (February 18, 2019) | On Wednesday, February 20, Sen. Kay Kirkpatrick (R – Marietta) will present members of Grady’s PIVOT program with a Senate Resolution. The PIVOT Program, or Program to Interrupt Violence through Outreach and Treatment, at Grady Memorial Hospital is “an evidence-based and data-driven initiative based at Grady that is focused on reducing gun violence by preventing repeat victimization/hospitalization and retaliatory incidents.” Public viewing is available in the Senate Chamber Gallery located on the fourth floor of the state Capitol, or will be available to view on livestream here: https://livestream.com/accounts/26021522/events/7940809
WHAT: Recognizing Grady’s PIVOT Program
WHO: Sen. Kay Kirkpatrick and Members of the Georgia Senate
WHEN: Wednesday, February 20, 2019
10:00 a.m. – 12:00 p.m.
WHERE: Georgia Capitol – Senate Chamber
206 Washington St SW
Atlanta, GA 30334
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For Immediate Release:
Feb. 19, 2019
Annie Wimbush, Communications Associate
annie.wimbush@senate.ga.gov
404.656.0028
Week Five at the Capitol
By: Sen. Larry Walker (R – Perry) Continue reading “Week Five at the Capitol”
Sen. Greg Dolezal Appointed as Deputy Whip
ATLANTA (February 14, 2019) | Sen. Greg Dolezal (R – Cumming) was recently appointed by Majority Whip Sen. Steve Gooch (R – Dahlonega) to serve as a Deputy Whip for the Majority Caucus. In this role, Sen. Dolezal will be responsible for working with the Majority Whip with legislative outreach and ensuring caucus attendance during legislative votes. Continue reading “Sen. Greg Dolezal Appointed as Deputy Whip”
Sen. Larry Walker Appointed to Georgia World Congress Center Authority Overview Committee
ATLANTA (February 13, 2019) | Sen. Larry Walker (R – Perry) was recently appointed by Lt. Governor Geoff Duncan to the Georgia World Congress Center (GWCC) Authority Overview Committee. The committee is made up of six state Senators and six state Representatives, appointed by the Lt. Governor and Speaker of the House, respectively. Continue reading “Sen. Larry Walker Appointed to Georgia World Congress Center Authority Overview Committee”