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Rep. Hamilton’s Legislation Signed Into Law by Governor

Pictured from left to right: Department of Labor Commissioner Mark Butler; Georgia Child Care Association VP Legal Ben Hill; Forsyth County resident and business owner Joyce Abernathy; Owner at True-North Public Affairs Ellen Reynolds; Representative Brian Strickland; Governor Nathan Deal; Representative Mark Hamilton; Georgia Child Care Association Executive Director Carolyn Salvador; Georgia Chamber Public Affairs Director Sally Kilpatrick; National Federation of Independent Business State Director Kyle Jackson; Georgia Department of Labor Deputy Commissioner Tim Evans; (Not Pictured: President of the Cumming-Forsyth County Chamber of Commerce James McCoy)

ATLANTA – State Representative Mark Hamilton (R-Cumming) commented today on Governor Nathan Deal signing into law House Bill 714, legislation which corrects a loophole in Georgia’s unemployment system. Sponsored by Rep. Hamilton, HB 714 passed the General Assembly during this year’s legislative session and received the support of business groups across the state. Continue reading “Rep. Hamilton’s Legislation Signed Into Law by Governor”

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Gov. Deal Signs Bariatric Surgery Bill Sponsored by Rep. Dempsey

Representative Dempsey and Governor Deal at the bill signing ceremony.

ATLANTA – State Representative Katie Dempsey (R-Rome) commented on Governor Nathan Deal signing into law House Bill 511 on Thursday, April 24, 2014. Sponsored by Rep. Dempsey, HB 511 creates a two-year pilot program to provide coverage for medically necessary bariatric procedures for the treatment and management of obesity and related conditions under the state health insurance plan. Participation in the pilot will be available to eligible state employees, public school teachers, and public school employees. Continue reading “Gov. Deal Signs Bariatric Surgery Bill Sponsored by Rep. Dempsey”

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Governor Signs HB 933 Authored By Rep. Alex Atwood

Representative Atwood and Governor Deal at the bill signing ceremony.ATLANTA— House Bill 933, sponsored by State Representative Alex Atwood (R-Brunswick), was signed into law by Governor Nathan Deal on Thursday, April 24, 2014. HB 933 will make permanent an existing sales tax exemption for aviation parts used to repair and maintain out-of-state airplanes. This exemption was scheduled to automatically expire on July 1, 2015. Continue reading “Governor Signs HB 933 Authored By Rep. Alex Atwood”

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Rep. Hamilton’s Legislation Signed Into Law by Governor

Pictured from left to right: Department of Labor Commissioner Mark Butler; Georgia Child Care Association VP Legal Ben Hill; Forsyth County resident and business owner Joyce Abernathy; Owner at True-North Public Affairs Ellen Reynolds; Representative Brian Strickland; Governor Nathan Deal; Representative Mark Hamilton; Georgia Child Care Association Executive Director Carolyn Salvador; Georgia Chamber Public Affairs Director Sally Kilpatrick; National Federation of Independent Business State Director Kyle Jackson; Georgia Department of Labor Deputy Commissioner Tim Evans; (Not Pictured: President of the Cumming-Forsyth County Chamber of Commerce James McCoy)

ATLANTA – State Representative Mark Hamilton (R-Cumming) commented today on Governor Nathan Deal signing into law House Bill 714, legislation which corrects a loophole in Georgia’s unemployment system. Sponsored by Rep. Hamilton, HB 714 passed the General Assembly during this year’s legislative session and received the support of business groups across the state. Continue reading “Rep. Hamilton’s Legislation Signed Into Law by Governor”