ATLANTA (February 18, 2016) | On Thursday, the Georgia State Senate passed by a vote of 39-14 Senate Bill 277, titled Protecting Georgia Small Businesses Act. SB 277 clarifies that neither a franchisee nor a franchisee’s employee be considered employees of the franchisor, highlighting this difference in Georgia law. Sen. John Albers (R-Roswell) sponsored the bill to protect and support franchisees which are small business owners. This bill was supported by the Georgia Chamber of Commerce, NFIB, Georgia Childcare Association, Georgia Restaurant Association, Asian American Hotel Owners Association and others. Continue reading “Sen. John Albers Applauds Senate for Passing Senate Bill 277”
Sen. Lester Jackson Applauds Senate for Passing Senate Bill 319
ATLANTA (February 17, 2016) | On Wednesday, the Georgia State Senate passed Senate Bill 319 by a unanimous vote of 51-0. Sen. Lester Jackson (D – Savannah), sponsored SB 319 which updates the definition of “professional counseling” for Licensed Professional Counselors to add the word “diagnose” into their scope of practice definition.
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Sen. Nan Orrock Hosts Literacy Day
ATLANTA (February 16, 2016) | Sen. Nan Orrock (D–Atlanta) sponsored Senate Resolution 896 which proclaims February 16, 2016 as Literacy Day at the state capitol. SR 896 brings attention to adult literacy and efforts to provide learning opportunities for Georgia adults who did not receive a high school diploma. Continue reading “Sen. Nan Orrock Hosts Literacy Day”
Sen. Renee Unterman Introduces Fantasy Sports Regulation Legislation
ATLANTA (February 16, 2016) | Sen. Renee Unterman (R – Buford) has introduced legislation to regulate Georgia’s rapidly growing fantasy sports industry. Senate Bill 352 was drafted in an effort to protect consumers and the integrity of all fantasy sports contests, as well as codify important industry standards. It is estimated that 1.5 million Georgians and approximately over 50 million people nationally participate in fantasy sports contests. Continue reading “Sen. Renee Unterman Introduces Fantasy Sports Regulation Legislation”
Legitimate Poll shows Overwhelming Opposition to Rail in North Fulton
ATLANTA (February 16, 2016) | Sen. John Albers (R – Roswell) wishes to share the following statement from Alpharetta City Councilmen Jim Gilvin and Jason Binder:
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