ATLANTA – Speaker David Ralston (R-Blue Ridge) today announced the members of the House Study Committee on Georgians’ Barriers to Access to Adequate Health Care: Continue reading “Speaker Ralston Announces Members of the House Study Committee on Georgians’ Barriers to Access to Adequate Health Care”
Cove’s Law Legislation Sponsored by Rep. Hawkins Signed into Law
ATLANTA – State Representative Lee Hawkins (R-Gainesville) today announced that House Bill 241, Cove’s Law, was signed into law by Governor Nathan Deal on Monday, May 8, 2017. HB 241, sponsored by Rep. Hawkins, will add Krabbe disease to the list of metabolic and genetic conditions for which newborn screenings may be conducted by the Department of Public Health. Continue reading “Cove’s Law Legislation Sponsored by Rep. Hawkins Signed into Law”
Rep. Lee Hawkins Files Resolution Honoring Officer Henry Tillman Davis
ATLANTA – State Representative Lee Hawkins (R-Gainesville) recently filed House Resolution 171, legislation honoring the life of Officer Henry Tillman Davis and would dedicate an intersection in his memory. Continue reading “Rep. Lee Hawkins Files Resolution Honoring Officer Henry Tillman Davis”
Rep. Lee Hawkins Introduces Legislation to Support Disabled Veterans
ATLANTA – State Representative Lee Hawkins (R-Gainesville) today introduced legislation that would allow qualified disabled veterans to file for a three year retroactive reimbursement of the Disabled Veteran’s Homestead Tax Exemption. The bill will be called The Russell D. Rego USMC Act after a Hall County veteran. Continue reading “Rep. Lee Hawkins Introduces Legislation to Support Disabled Veterans”
Rep. Lee Hawkins Visits Little House Academy in Celebration of Georgia Pre-K Week
ATLANTA – State Representative Lee Hawkins (R-Gainesville) visited Little House Academy to show support for early childhood education during Georgia Pre-K Week on Thursday, September 29, 2016. During the visit, Rep. Hawkins read a favorite children’s book to a group of students to highlight the importance of reading at a young age. Continue reading “Rep. Lee Hawkins Visits Little House Academy in Celebration of Georgia Pre-K Week”