ATLANTA (February 4, 2014) | As part of Autism Day at the Georgia State Capitol today, Sen. John Albers ( R- Roswell) joined Autism Speaks, The Early Autism Project, Rep. Ben Harbin and other state legislators to continue their push for the passage of Ava’s law in Georgia. Continue reading “Sen. Albers Continues to Push for Ava’s Law during Autism Day at the State Capitol”
Senate Bill Passes to Provide More Authentic Learning Experience for Non-Profit Museums Featuring Distilleries
ATLANTA (February 4, 2014) | The Georgia State Senate passed Senate Bill 240 today by a vote of 43 to 9. Sponsored by Sen. Hunter Hill (R- Smyrna), this legislation will allow non-profit museums to manufacture and sample distilled spirits. Continue reading “Senate Bill Passes to Provide More Authentic Learning Experience for Non-Profit Museums Featuring Distilleries”
Senate Bill to Create the Maternal Mortality Review Committee Passes the Senate
ATLANTA (February 4, 2014) | The Georgia State Senate passed Senate Bill 273 today by a vote of 51-1. Sponsored by Sen. Dean Burke (R—Bainbridge), this legislation requires the Department of Public Health to establish a Maternal Mortality Review Committee for the purposes of reviewing and developing strategies to prevent maternal deaths in Georgia. Continue reading “Senate Bill to Create the Maternal Mortality Review Committee Passes the Senate”
Statement from Sen. David Shafer on SR 798
ATLANTA (February 4, 2014) | Senate President Pro Tempore David Shafer (R-Duluth) today released the following statement answering questions about Senate Resolution 798. Continue reading “Statement from Sen. David Shafer on SR 798”
Sen. Cecil Staton Will Not Seek Re-election
ATLANTA (February 4, 2014) | Sen. Cecil Staton (R- Macon) has decided not to seek re-election in 2014. Staton was elected to serve the 18th Senate District in 2004, which represents Crawford, Monroe, Peach and Upson Counties and portions of Bibb and Houston Counties. Prior to the 2011 redistricting, the district also included Jones County. Continue reading “Sen. Cecil Staton Will Not Seek Re-election”