ATLANTA (May 15, 2017) | On Monday, May 8, 2017, Governor Nathan Deal signed Senate Bill 258 into Georgia law. SB 258, also known as “Briley’s Bill” after the Vidalia Heritage Academy freshman who inspired the legislation, was sponsored by Sen. Blake Tillery (R – Vidalia). Continue reading ““Briley’s Bill” Becomes Georgia Law”
Nurse Compact Legislation Signed into Law
ATLANTA (May 10, 2017) | Governor Nathan Deal signed Senate Bill 109 into Georgia law on Monday, May, 8, 2017. SB 109 addresses several healthcare topics including the creation of a “Nurse Licensure Compact” which was originally proposed in SB 166 sponsored by Sen. Renee Unterman (R – Buford). Continue reading “Nurse Compact Legislation Signed into Law”
Senate Bill 109 Signed into Georgia Law
ATLANTA (May 9, 2017) – On Monday, May 8, Governor Nathan Deal signed Senate Bill 109 into Georgia law. Sen. Michael Williams (R – Cumming) sponsored SB 109 to ensure Georgia’s EMS personnel are able to perform lifesaving duties across state lines. Continue reading “Senate Bill 109 Signed into Georgia Law”
Sex Trafficking Laws Strengthened in Georgia
ATLANTA (May 9, 2017) | Yesterday, Governor Nathan Deal signed House Bill 341 into Georgia law which was carried by Sen. Renee Unterman (R – Buford) in the Senate. Continue reading “Sex Trafficking Laws Strengthened in Georgia”
Sen. Bruce Thompson Commends Signing of Senate Bill 141
ATLANTA (May 9, 2017) | Governor Nathan Deal signed Senate Bill 141 into Georgia law on Monday, May 8, 2017. Senator Bruce Thompson (R – White), the sponsor of SB 141, is a vocal advocate for better standards to improve user safety in entertainment industries in Georgia. SB 141 would require carnival rides to go through certain evaluations before being given a permit in the state of Georgia. Continue reading “Sen. Bruce Thompson Commends Signing of Senate Bill 141”