ATLANTA (November 17, 2014) | Sen. Steve Gooch (R – Dahlonega) was elected to serve as Majority Whip of the Senate Republican Caucus for the upcoming biennial legislative term of the Georgia General Assembly. In this role, Sen. Gooch’s primary responsibility will be to research legislation, educate and inform caucus members, and ensure a full caucus presence during important legislative votes. The Majority Whip is the third ranking leadership position within the Republican caucus. Continue reading “Sen. Steve Gooch Elected to Serve as Senate Majority Whip”
Senate Majority Caucus Selects Leadership Team
ATLANTA (November 17, 2014) | The Senate Majority Caucus has selected the following individuals to serve in leadership positions for the 2015 – 2016 legislative term: Continue reading “Senate Majority Caucus Selects Leadership Team”
Sen. Josh McKoon Pre-Files Bill to Secure Driver’s Licenses
ATLANTA (November 17, 2014) | Today, Sen. Josh McKoon (R-Columbus) pre-filed a bill for consideration in the upcoming 2015 session of the Georgia General Assembly. The goal of Senate Bill 6 is to protect the integrity of our driver’s license and the safety of Georgia’s roadways.
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Sen. Renee Unterman Visits Augusta Medical Facilities
ATLANTA (November 17, 2014) | Sen. Renee Unterman (R – Buford) toured state-of-the-art medical facilities with Sen. Dean Burke (R – Bainbridge) and Rep. Micah Gravley (R – Douglasville) prior to a meeting of the Joint Study Committee on Prescription of Medical Cannabis for Serious Medical Conditions on November 12 in Augusta. The three legislators, who are also members of the joint study committee, were given an up-close-and-personal look at the operations of the Joseph M. Still Burn Center and the Children’s Hospital of Georgia. Continue reading “Sen. Renee Unterman Visits Augusta Medical Facilities”
Sen. Butch Miller Named a Recipient of ACCG’s 2014 Legislative Service Award
ATLANTA (November 14, 2014) | Sen. Butch Miller (R – Gainesville) was honored with ACCG’s 2014 Legislative Service Award at the organization’s Fall District Meeting on November 12. The award recognizes his efforts to improve public policy directly affecting Georgia county operations and infrastructure during the 2014 legislative session. Sen. Miller was specifically praised for his work on House Bill 310 and Senate Bill 297, both of which were successfully signed into Georgia law before the conclusion of the legislative session. Continue reading “Sen. Butch Miller Named a Recipient of ACCG’s 2014 Legislative Service Award”