Several bills related to public health have passed both the House and Senate and are now on the desk of Governor Nathan Deal, include the “Campus Carry” bill related to guns on college campuses, a bill referring to taxes on tobacco products, and an Influenza Education bill affecting assisted living communities.
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Legislative Update for March 11, 2016
See which public health bills saw action during the Georgia legislative session last week.
Postdoctoral Research Opportunity in Portugal
The Institute of Public Health, University of Porto in Porto, Portugal (ISPUP) is looking for a postdoctoral researcher within the scientific area of Health Services Research.
Legislative Report for March 4
Our latest legislative update includes a list of bills still in play, and a list of those that did not make it out of their chambers and will not be considered this year.
Crossover Day at the GA Capitol
Monday, February 29 is a critical date during this year’s Georgia Legislative session. It’s Crossover Day at the Capitol, and is the last opportunity for a bill to pass out of its original chamber “cross over” to the other chamber.
Legislative Update for Feb. 19, 2016
Public Health bills being followed include HB 919 related to establishing rural health care organizations, HB 873 which is the Sudden Cardiac Arrest Prevention Act, and HB 129 which would allow communities to impose or remove fluoride from the public water system under certain circumstances.
Legislative Report for Feb. 12
Last week in the Georgia legislature, action was taken on a House bill relating to regulation of “Influenza Disease Education in Assisted Living Communities,” another House bill that would require licensure of lactation consultants, and a House bill that would exempt certain private swimming pools from inspection and licensing.
Public Health Nurses Recognized at the Capitol
Last week, Senator Renee Unterman introduced Senate Resolution 848, which recognizes the work and contributions of public health nurses.
Legislative Report for Feb. 5
This week’s report includes an update on public health legislation regarding the regulation of fireworks, HIV Test Consent, Meningococcal Disease Vaccinations and more.
Legislative Report for January 29
Scott Maxwell, legislative liaison for GPHA, provided an update about recent legislative activity. His update includes a summary of the Governor’s amended FY 2017 state budget, as well as several other issues concerning public health.