ATLANTA – The Georgia House of Representatives today passed Senate Bill 178 with a vote of 172 to 1. Presented in the House by State Representative Ann Purcell (R-Rincon), this legislation establishes the “assisted living community” as a new category of long-term health care provider that will be able to provide an intermediate level of service between that of personal care and nursing homes. This will enable seniors to live in “assisted living homes” as they grow older and require additional care services. Continue reading “Legislation Recognizes “Assisted Living Communities” as New Option for Elderly Care”
Members of the Henry County Legislative Delegation Comment on FY’12 Funding for Technical College in Henry County
ATLANTA – State Representatives Steve Davis (R-McDonough), Andy Welch (R-McDonough), and John Yates (R-Griffin) and State Senator Rick Jeffares (R-Locust Grove) released the following joint statement today regarding the final passage of House Bill 78, the Fiscal Year 2012 state budget: Continue reading “Members of the Henry County Legislative Delegation Comment on FY’12 Funding for Technical College in Henry County”
House Passes Legislation Affecting DeKalb School Board Size
ATLANTA- The Georgia House of Representatives today passed Senate Bill 79 with a vote of 109 to 62. Continue reading “House Passes Legislation Affecting DeKalb School Board Size”
House Passes Prescription Drug Abuse Legislation
ATLANTA – The Georgia House of Representatives today passed Senate Bill 36 with a vote of 117 to 45, showing tremendous bipartisan support for the measure that would help doctors and pharmacists identify prescription drug abusers. Continue reading “House Passes Prescription Drug Abuse Legislation”
House Passes Prescription Drug Abuse Legislation
ATLANTA – The Georgia House of Representatives today passed Senate Bill 36 with a vote of 117 to 45, showing tremendous bipartisan support for the measure. Continue reading “House Passes Prescription Drug Abuse Legislation”