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ATLANTA — State Representative Scot Turner (R-Holly Springs) today commented on the bill signing of House Bill 1 by Governor Deal. Rep. Turner attended the bill signing event for HB 1, or the Haleigh’s Hope Act, which was signed into law on April 16, 2015, and now decriminalizes the possession of medical cannabis in Georgia for certain medical conditions. Continue reading “Rep. Scot Turner Comments on Medical Cannabis Bill Signing”
ATLANTA – State Representative Andy Welch (R-McDonough) today announced that the fiscal year 2016 state budget will include $10,000 in additional grant funds for Southern Crescent Sexual Assault and Child Advocacy Center in Hampton, Georgia. The House of Representatives gave final, unanimous, approval to the fiscal year 2016 budget, or HB 76, on Tuesday, March 31, 2015. Continue reading “Rep. Andy Welch Announces Increased Grant Funding for Southern Crescent Center in State Budget”
ATLANTA – State Representatives Dave Belton (R-Buckhead) and Pam Dickerson (D-Conyers) today announced the final passage of Kelsey’s Law and House Bill 131 by the House and Senate. Reps. Belton and Dickerson, who both represent portions Newton County, collaborated on these bills, which both include measures to address cyberbullying. Continue reading “Reps. Dave Belton, Pam Dickerson Announce Final Passage of Cyberbullying Bills”
ATLANTA – State Representative Bruce Williamson (R-Monroe) today recognized five Walnut Grove High School students for their accomplishments at the SkillsUSA Annual State Leadership and Skills Conference. Continue reading “Rep. Bruce Williamson Recognizes SkillsUSA Winners from Walnut Grove High School”
ATLANTA – State Representative Bruce Williamson today announced the final passage of House Bill 464 by the House and Senate last week. Introduced by State Representative Bruce Williamson (R-Monroe), HB 464 places a sunset date and annual cap on tax credit exemptions for water conservation facilities. Continue reading “Bill Ending Tax Exemptions for Water Conservation Facilities Receives Final Passage, Heads to Governor”