ATLANTA – State Representative Dominic LaRiccia (R-Douglas) today announced that House Bill 247 was signed into law by Governor Nathan Deal on Monday, May 8, 2017. This legislation, sponsored by Rep. LaRiccia, will exempt certain manufacturing machinery from state sales and use tax. Continue reading “HB 247 Sponsored by Rep. LaRiccia Signed into Georgia Law”
Rep. LaRiccia Appointed to House Rural Development Council
ATLANTA – State Representative Dominic LaRiccia (R-Douglas) was recently appointed by Speaker David Ralston (R-Blue Ridge) to serve on the House Rural Development Council. This council, which was created by House Resolution 389 during the recent legislative session, will work with rural communities to find ways to encourage economic growth. Continue reading “Rep. LaRiccia Appointed to House Rural Development Council”
Governor Signs Medical Cannabis Legislation Sponsored by Rep. Peake
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”