ATLANTA – State Representative Mark Newton (R-Augusta) today announced that House Bill 315 was signed into law by Governor Brian Kemp on Wednesday, April 17, 2019. Sponsored by Rep. Mark Newton, HB 315 provides for greater vendor transparency and strengthens competition for government procurements. Continue reading “Governor Signs Rep. Newton’s Legislation To Ensure Fairness, Strengthen Competition In Government Purchasing”
Governor Kemp Signs Georgia’s Hope Act Sponsored by Rep. Gravley
ATLANTA – State Representative Micah Gravley (R-Douglasville) today announced that House Bill 324, the Georgia’s Hope Act, was signed into law by Governor Brian Kemp on Wednesday, April 17, 2019. The Georgia’s Hope Act, which was sponsored by Rep. Gavley, will allow for the cultivation, manufacturing and dispensing of low THC oil in Georgia. Continue reading “Governor Kemp Signs Georgia’s Hope Act Sponsored by Rep. Gravley”
Rep. Donna McLeod Works with State Agencies to Inform Ex-Offenders of Voting Eligibility
ATLANTA – State Representative Donna McLeod (D-Lawrenceville) recently worked with the Georgia Department of Corrections (DOC) and the Georgia Department of Community Supervision (DCS) to develop new policies to inform ex-offenders of their eligibility to vote. Continue reading “Rep. Donna McLeod Works with State Agencies to Inform Ex-Offenders of Voting Eligibility”
Rep. Knight Announces Final Passage of House Bill 233
ATLANTA – State Representative David Knight (R-Griffin), Chairman of the House Appropriations Subcommittee on Higher Education, today announced the final passage of House Bill 233 on Thursday, March 28. HB 233, or the “Pharmacy Anti-Steering and Transparency Act,” restricts pharmacies in Georgia from engaging in certain self-dealing practices with their pharmacy benefits manager (PBM) and insurer affiliates. Continue reading “Rep. Knight Announces Final Passage of House Bill 233”
Rep. Bazemore Updates Citizens on the Landfill Fire in the City of South Fulton
ATLANTA – State Representative Debra Bazemore (D-Riverdale), Chair of the City of South Fulton Delegation, today announced recent updates on a legal case regarding the fire at an unpermitted landfill that has poured smoke into a City of South Fulton neighborhood for more than six months. Continue reading “Rep. Bazemore Updates Citizens on the Landfill Fire in the City of South Fulton”