ATLANTA — The Georgia House of Representatives recently passed House Bill 216, the Firefighter Cancer Bill, which would include cancer as a condition covered by a firefighter’s workman’s compensation in Georgia. Continue reading “House Passes Firefighter Cancer Bill Sponsored by Rep. Micah Gravley”
House Passes Child Abuse Records Protection Act
ATLANTA — The Georgia House of Representatives recently passed House Bill 725, The Child Abuse Records Protection Act, legislation authored by State Representative Wes Cantrell (R-Woodstock), which seeks to protect the confidentiality of records of child abuse cases held by children’s advocacy centers (CAC). Continue reading “House Passes Child Abuse Records Protection Act”
House Passes Rep. Keisha Waites’ Fallen Heroes Legislation
ATLANTA – The Georgia House of Representatives yesterday unanimously passed House Bill 54, the Fallen Heroes Bill, legislation authored by State Representative Keisha Waites (D-Atlanta) which would provide cost free college tuition to children of fallen public safety officials. Continue reading “House Passes Rep. Keisha Waites’ Fallen Heroes Legislation”
Rep. Spencer’s Georgia Spaceflight Act Passes House
ATLANTA – The Georgia House of Representatives today passed House Bill 734, the Georgia Spaceflight Act (GSA), sponsored by State Representative Jason Spencer (R-Woodbine) by a vote of 164-8. The bill would define procedures for spaceflight activity in Georgia. Continue reading “Rep. Spencer’s Georgia Spaceflight Act Passes House”
Bill to Establish Eligibility Requirements for Public Boards, Commissions & Authorities Passes House
ATLANTA – State Representative Brad Raffensperger (R-Johns Creek) today announced that House Bill 781 passed the Georgia House of Representatives on Friday, February 26, 2016. Continue reading “Bill to Establish Eligibility Requirements for Public Boards, Commissions & Authorities Passes House”