ATLANTA— The Georgia Senate recently passed House Bill 973, sending it to Governor Deal for consideration. Sponsored by State Representative Edward Lindsey (R-Atlanta), HB 973 expands the 2007 Medicaid False Claims Act to include entities that defraud contractors, subcontractors and agencies from the Georgia Medicaid program. Continue reading “False Medicaid Claims Bill Heads to Governor”
House Bill 933, Authored By Rep. Alex Atwood, Heads to Governor
ATLANTA— House Bill 933, introduced by State Representative Alex Atwood (R-Brunswick), received final passage on Thursday, March 20, 2014, and will now go to the Governor for consideration. HB 933 would 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 “House Bill 933, Authored By Rep. Alex Atwood, Heads to Governor”
Rep. Lynne Riley Attends Main Street Growth & Opportunity Coalition
ATLANTA – State Representative Lynne Riley (R-Johns Creek) recently attended The Main Street Growth & Opportunity Coalition launch event where the group announced its launch in Georgia and urged federal lawmakers to take action on tax and immigration reform, and expanded trade. The Main Street Growth & Opportunity Coalition is an alliance of businesses, local trade associations and concerned individuals committed to supporting a common sense, pro-growth agenda for America. Continue reading “Rep. Lynne Riley Attends Main Street Growth & Opportunity Coalition”
Rep. Edward Lindsey Adds Anti-Obamacare Amendment to House Bill 943
ATLANTA — The Georgia House of Representatives Tuesday passed House Bill 943 which included a floor amendment offered by State Representatives Edward Lindsey (R-Atlanta). Rep. Lindsey’s amendment includes language from House Bill 707, the anti-Obamacare Act. Continue reading “Rep. Edward Lindsey Adds Anti-Obamacare Amendment to House Bill 943”
Rep. Sheila Jones Recognizes Mirian Arlala Johnson James-Miller
ATLANTA – State Representative Sheila Jones (D-Atlanta) recently sponsored House Resolution 1632, legislation recognizing Miriam Arlala Johnson James-Miller in honor of Women’s History Month. Continue reading “Rep. Sheila Jones Recognizes Mirian Arlala Johnson James-Miller”