Lt. Governor Casey Cagle and Speaker David Ralston have announced their respective appointments to the High School Athletics Overview Committee. The joint committee was created pursuant to Senate Bill 288, passed during the 2014 legislative session, and is tasked with regularly reviewing the operations of Georgia’s high school athletic association. Rep. Jay Roberts (R – Ocilla) and Sen. Charlie Bethel (R – Dalton) and will serve as committee co-chairs. Continue reading “Rep. Jay Roberts and Sen. Charlie Bethel to Co-Chair High School Athletics Overview Committee”
Gov. Deal Signs Rep. Mabra’s Legislation to Protect Accident Victims from Ambulance Chasers
ATLANTA—State Representative Ronnie Mabra (D–Fayetteville) commented today on Governor Nathan Deal signing into law House Bill 828. Sponsored by Rep. Mabra, HB 828 takes measures to protect accident victims from “ambulance chasers,” or attorneys and doctors who are eager for insurance claims. HB 828 passed unanimously in both the House and Senate during this year’s legislative session. Continue reading “Gov. Deal Signs Rep. Mabra’s Legislation to Protect Accident Victims from Ambulance Chasers”