ATLANTA – State Representative Ron Stephens (R-Savannah), chairman of the House Economic Development and Tourism Committee, today announces that House Bill 1209 was signed into law by Governor Brian Kemp. Sponsored by Rep. Stephens, HB 1209 establishes a limited sales and use tax exemption for construction materials used in certain developments near various state-owned convention facilities.
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ATLANTA – State Representative Lynn Smith (R-Newnan), chair of the House Natural Resources & Environment Committee, announces that House Resolution 1008, legislation she sponsored to ratify amendments to the comprehensive statewide water management plan, has been signed into law by Governor Brian Kemp. At the bill signing, Chairlady Smith was also commended by Gov. Kemp and Speaker of the House Jon Burns (R-Newington) for her years of service to the state.
Continue reading “Rep. Lynn Smith’s Legislation to Ratify Amendments to State Water Management Plan Signed into Law by Governor Kemp”Rep. Angie O’Steen Applauds Signing of Legislation Expanding Rural Hospital and Emergency Department Eligibility
ATLANTA – State Representative Angie O’Steen (R-Ambrose) today announces that Senate Bill 111 was signed into law by Governor Brian Kemp. Carried by Rep. O’Steen in the House, SB 111 expands the eligibility criteria for rural hospital organizations to include rural freestanding emergency departments and lowers indigent care thresholds, thereby increasing access to tax-credit-eligible contributions for rural healthcare providers in Georgia.
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ATLANTA – State Representative Stan Gunter (R-Blairsville), chairman of the House Judiciary Committee, was appointed by House Speaker Jon Burns (R-Newington) to serve as the chairman of the House Blue-Ribbon Study Committee on Criminal Post-Conviction Litigation.
Continue reading “Rep. Stan Gunter Named Chairman of House Blue-Ribbon Study Committee on Criminal Post-Conviction Litigation”Rep. Lee Hawkins’ Bill to Provide Healthcare Payment Transparency Signed into Law
ATLANTA – State Representative Lee Hawkins (R-Gainesville), chairman of the House Health Committee, today announces that House Bill 1374, legislation he sponsored to improve transparency for healthcare providers on how they receive payments from insurance companies, has been signed into law by Governor Brian Kemp.
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