ATLANTA —State Representative Allen Peake (R-Macon) today released the following statement on the Georgia Senate’s passage of Senate Bill 185, legislation that would allow for medical cannabis oil clinical trials for children with medication-resistance epilepsy in Georgia and immunity for a limited group of children: Continue reading “Rep. Peake Comments on Passage of SB 185, Receives Support for HB 1 from ALS Association”
Hidden Predator Act Sponsored by Rep. Spencer Passes House
ATLANTA – The Georgia House of Representatives today passed House Bill 17, or the Hidden Predator Act. Sponsored by State Representative Jason Spencer (R-Woodbine), House Bill 17 is aimed at reforming the statute of limitations for child sexual abuse victims. Continue reading “Hidden Predator Act Sponsored by Rep. Spencer Passes House”
Rep. Mary Margaret Oliver Comments on Bill Providing DeKalb Annexation Referendum
ATLANTA –State Representative Mary Margaret Oliver (D-Decatur) today released the following statement regarding House Bill 586, local legislation to provide a referendum on the annexation of parts of unincorporated DeKalb into the city of Atlanta: Continue reading “Rep. Mary Margaret Oliver Comments on Bill Providing DeKalb Annexation Referendum”
House Speaker David Ralston Reappoints Rep. Ed Rynders to OneGeorgia Overview Commission
ATLANTA – Georgia House Speaker David Ralston (R-Blue Ridge) recently reappointed State Representative Ed Rynders (R-Albany) to serve on the OneGeorgia Overview Commission. Rep. Rynders will continue to serve as the Chair of the Commission. Continue reading “House Speaker David Ralston Reappoints Rep. Ed Rynders to OneGeorgia Overview Commission”
Rep. Keisha Waites’ College Tuition for Children of Fallen Heroes Bill Passes Out of Higher Ed Committee
ATLANTA — The Georgia House of Representatives Higher Education Committee unanimously passed House Bill 54, legislation to provide cost free college tuition to children of fallen public safety officials, out of the committee at a hearing on Tuesday, March 10, 2015. The bill will now go to the Rules Committee for consideration before it can be eligible for a vote on the House floor. Continue reading “Rep. Keisha Waites’ College Tuition for Children of Fallen Heroes Bill Passes Out of Higher Ed Committee”