ATLANTA (February 11, 2013) – The Georgia State Senate passed Senate Bill 65 today by a vote of 51 to 2. Sponsored by Sen. Renee Unterman (R-Buford), this legislation would authorize licensed professional counselors to perform emergency evaluations of individuals who are mentally ill or alcohol or drug dependent and to issue a certificate stating that such a person requires involuntary treatment. Continue reading “Senate Bill Authorizes Professional Counselors to Perform Emergency Examinations of the Mentally Ill”
Sen. Burt Jones Honors Baldwin County Fire Department
ATLANTA (February 11, 2013) – Senator Burt Jones (R -Jackson) welcomed members of the Baldwin County Fire Department to celebrate Firefighters Day at the Capitol last week. Continue reading “Sen. Burt Jones Honors Baldwin County Fire Department”
Sen. Brandon Beach Introduces “Patient Relief Act” in State Senate
ATLANTA (February 11, 2013) – Sen. Brandon Beach (R-Alpharetta) introduced Senate Bill 141, also known as the “Patient Relief Act,” in the State Senate today. The act would replace the state’s current medical malpractice system with a no-blame, administrative model and would reduce healthcare costs. Continue reading “Sen. Brandon Beach Introduces “Patient Relief Act” in State Senate”
Statement from Sen. Jeff Mullis on Hays State Prison
ATLANTA (February 7, 2013) – Sen. Jeff Mullis (R- Chickamauga) has released the following statement regarding the recent developments at Hays State Prison in Trion: Continue reading “Statement from Sen. Jeff Mullis on Hays State Prison”
Statement from Sen. Chuck Hufstetler Regarding Hays State Prison
ATLANTA (February 6, 2013) – Sen. Chuck Hufstetler (R-Rome) has released the following statement regarding the events at Hays State Prison: Continue reading “Statement from Sen. Chuck Hufstetler Regarding Hays State Prison”