ATLANTA – State Representative Alan Powell (R-Hartwell), chairman of the House Regulated Industries Committee, recently joined Governor Brian Kemp as he signed Senate Bill 449 into law. Carried in the House by State Representative Shaw Blackmon (R-Bonaire), chairman of the House Ways and Means Committee, this legislation will redefine the role of Georgia’s “advanced practice registered nurses” (APRNs) and support the state’s military medical personnel by establishing a specialized program that will expand certification opportunities. Chairman Powell originally sponsored House Bill 215, which redefined APRNs as individuals licensed by the Georgia Board of Nursing, including certified nurse midwives, nurse practitioners, nurse anesthetists, clinical nurse specialists and clinical nurse specialists in psychiatric/mental health, and that legislation was incorporated into SB 449.
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ATLANTA – State Representative Alan Powell (R-Hartwell), chairman of the House Regulated Industries Committee, today announced that the Georgia House of Representatives recently passed House Bill 196, legislation which seeks to correct the licensing process for medical cannabis production.
House Committee on Assignments Announces Committee Leadership Appointments
ATLANTA – Today, the House Committee on Assignments, chaired by Speaker Jon Burns (R-Newington), announced committee leadership appointments for the 2023-2024 legislative session.
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Speaker Ralston Announces Members of the Electrification of Transportation Joint Study Committee
ATLANTA – Speaker David Ralston (R-Blue Ridge) today announced the members of the Electrification of Transportation Joint Study Committee:
Speaker Ralston Announces Members of the House Rural Development Council for the 2021-2022 Session
ATLANTA – Speaker David Ralston (R-Blue Ridge) today announced the members of the House Rural Development Council for the 2021-2022 legislative session. This council, which was created in 2017, works with rural communities to find ways to encourage economic growth and job creation.