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Governor Approves Bill to Regulate Boilers and Pressure Vessels Sponsored by Rep. Howard

ATLANTA – State Representative Henry “Wayne” Howard (D-Augusta) today announced that Governor Nathan Deal recently signed Senate Bill 353, legislation Rep. Howard sponsored in the House that will provide the Safety Fire Commissioner with civil enforcement and penalty authority for violations of boiler and pressure valve regulations. Continue reading “Governor Approves Bill to Regulate Boilers and Pressure Vessels Sponsored by Rep. Howard”

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Rep. Smith Announces Final Passage of Georgia Outdoor Stewardship Act

ATLANTA – State Representative Lynn Smith (R-Newnan), Chairman of the House Natural Resources & Environment Committee, today announced that Governor Nathan Deal signed House Bill 332 and House Resolution 238 into law on Monday, May 7, 2018. HB 332, the Georgia Outdoor Stewardship Act, and HR 238 are companion measures Rep. Smith co-sponsored during the 2018 legislative session that seek to protect and preserve conservation land in Georgia. Continue reading “Rep. Smith Announces Final Passage of Georgia Outdoor Stewardship Act”

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Gov. Deal Signs Legislation Co-Sponsored by Rep. Howard into Law

ATLANTA – State Representative Henry “Wayne” Howard (D-Augusta) today announced that Governor Nathan Deal recently signed House Bill 740, legislation Rep. Howard co-sponsored that will require local school systems to conduct proper assessments prior to expelling or suspending students for five or more days. Continue reading “Gov. Deal Signs Legislation Co-Sponsored by Rep. Howard into Law”