The Georgia legislative session is drawing to a close, with adjournment expected by midnight on Thursday of this week. This legislative report provides updates on the final full week of activity, as major pieces of legislation were being sculpted into their near-final formulation.
Environmental Health Webinar April 3
On April 3 from 1-2 pm, the American Public Health Association and the Environmental Health Coalition will present a webinar entitled “Exploring the ‘Environmental Health Playbook:’ Safe Drinking Water, Healthy Housing and Clean Air.”
Legislative Update for March 16, 2018
In our Legislative Update for Week 10, ending March 16, we’ve seen significant progress by bills representing the work of both House and Senate study committees on rural Georgia. Get info on these and other bills we’re following in our latest legislative update.
Health-Related Bills Make Progress in GA Legislature
Several health-related bills saw movement in the Georgia General Assembly last week, including legislation to improve rural health and maternal mortality rates.
Crossover Day: An Important Legislative Milestone
The General Assembly cleared a significant milestone last Wednesday, voting on more than 100 bills and resolutions on crossover day. Bills that did not pass at least one house by close of business on crossover day are dead, unless their language is added to another bill via amendment or substitution.
Movement on Tobacco Bills in GA Legislature
Our latest Legislative Update includes details about progress on two tobacco bills being considered by Georgia legislators. One bill would cut the tax rate for “modified risk tobacco products.” The other bill involves permits to sell tobacco at special events or temporary locations.
Update on Healthcare Legislation for Feb. 16
Several healthcare bills continued to dominate legislative debate in the GA General Assembly last week. Our latest legislative report provides updates on these and many other issues.
Legislative Update for Feb. 9
Our legislative update for Feb. 9, 2018, includes an update on a trio of healthcare bills that cleared the Senate last week.
Legislative Update for February 2, 2018
Our latest legislative update discusses several health bills introduced last week, including a bill to address the state’s opioid/addiction crisis, a bill to create both the Health Coordination and Innovation Council and the Health System Innovation Center, and a bill targeting rural health issues.
Legislative Report for Jan. 26
Our legislative report for Week #3, ending January 26, includes an update on the legislative schedule for the session.