ATLANTA – State Representative Allen Peake (R-Macon) today announced that Senate Bill 16 was signed into law by Governor Nathan Deal on Tuesday, May 9, 2017. SB 16, which was sponsored in the House by Rep. Peake, will expand Georgia’s medical cannabis oil program by adding six illnesses to the list of qualifying medical conditions to allow those patients to legally possess a maximum of 20 fluid ounces of cannabis oil with a maximum of 5 percent THC in Georgia. Continue reading “Governor Signs Medical Cannabis Legislation Sponsored by Rep. Peake”
Governor Signs Rep. Boddie’s Slider Crime Legislation
ATLANTA – State Representative William Boddie (D-East Point) today announced that Senate Bill 104 was signed into law by Governor Nathan Deal on Monday, May 8, 2017. This legislation, which contains language from Rep. Boddie’s House Bill 67, will add motor vehicle hijacking in the second degree to Georgia law relating to crimes and offenses. Continue reading “Governor Signs Rep. Boddie’s Slider Crime Legislation”
Governor Signs Legislation Sponsored by Rep. Blackmon
ATLANTA – State Representative Shaw Blackmon (R-Bonaire) today announced that House Bill 340, House Bill 470 and Senate Bill 104 were signed into law by Governor Nathan Deal on Monday, May 8, 2017. These measures will amend Georgia motor vehicle tax law, establish a grant fund to assist military communities and update Georgia’s invasion of privacy law. Continue reading “Governor Signs Legislation Sponsored by Rep. Blackmon”
Rep. Drenner Recognizes Public Service Recognition Week
ATLANTA – State Representative Karla Drenner (D-Avondale Estates) today expressed her support of Public Service Recognition Week (PSRW), a week at the beginning of May dedicated to honoring federal, state, county and local government employees. Continue reading “Rep. Drenner Recognizes Public Service Recognition Week”
Rep. Gravley’s Firefighter Bill Signed into Law
ATLANTA – State Representative Micah Gravley (R-Douglasville) today announced that House Bill 146 was signed into law by Governor Nathan Deal at a bill signing ceremony on Thursday, May 4, 2017. HB 146 will require fire departments to provide adequate insurance coverage for firefighters who have been diagnosed with cancer. Continue reading “Rep. Gravley’s Firefighter Bill Signed into Law”