ATLANTA – Speaker David Ralston (R-Blue Ridge) today announced the members of the House Study Committee on Maternal Mortality. Continue reading “Speaker Ralston Announces Members of House Study Committee on Maternal Mortality”
Rep. Cooper to Attend NSCL State Policy Collaborative Meeting on Public Health
ATLANTA – State Representative Sharon Cooper (R-Marietta), Chairman of the House Health and Human Services Committee, was recently nominated by House Speaker David Ralston (R-Blue Ridge) to attend the National Conference of State Legislatures’ (NCSL) state policy collaborative meeting, “Public Health Winnable Battles,” from July 10 – 12, 2019 in Charleston, South Carolina. Continue reading “Rep. Cooper to Attend NSCL State Policy Collaborative Meeting on Public Health”
Rep. Cooper’s Legislation Signed into Law
ATLANTA – State Representative Sharon Cooper (R-Marietta), Chairman of the House Health and Human Services Committee, today announced that Governor Brian Kemp signed House bills 345 and 346 into law on Wednesday, May 8, 2019. Sponsored by Rep. Cooper, House Bill 345 addresses health care conditions for pregnant inmates, and House Bill 346 protects tenants from retaliation when reporting poor housing conditions that are dangerous to their health and safety. Continue reading “Rep. Cooper’s Legislation Signed into Law”
Georgia Society of Ophthalmology Honors Rep. Sharon Cooper with Legislator of the Year Award
ATLANTA – State Representative Sharon Cooper (R-Marietta), Chairman of the House Health and Human Services Committee, was recently honored by the Georgia Society of Ophthalmology (GSO) as the Legislator of the Year during the GSO Winter Meeting on February 8, 2019. Continue reading “Georgia Society of Ophthalmology Honors Rep. Sharon Cooper with Legislator of the Year Award”
Speaker Ralston Appoints Special Committee on Access to Quality Health Care
ATLANTA – Speaker David Ralston (R-Blue Ridge) today appointed a Special Committee on Access to Quality Health Care for the 2019-2020 legislative term. This committee follows the recommendations of the House Rural Development Council that the House of Representatives review the regulatory environment for healthcare providers and facilities in the State of Georgia. Continue reading “Speaker Ralston Appoints Special Committee on Access to Quality Health Care”