ATLANTA – State Representative Ann Purcell (R-Rincon) commented today on the General Assembly’s passage of House Bill 685, which passed the state Senate earlier last week with a vote of 50 to1 and received final passage on Thursday, March 29, in the state House with a vote of 157 to 0, showing broad bipartisan support for the measure. Sponsored by State Representative Gene Maddox (R-Cairo), HB 685 not only clarifies state law regarding dangerous and vicious dogs in Georgia, but it also includes a measure that was originally co-sponsored by Rep. Purcell to help protect the public from dangerous dogs. Continue reading “Rep. Ann Purcell’s Legislation Makes Way through General Assembly, Heads to Governor”
House Speaker David Ralston Announces Appointments to the Jekyll Island – State Park Authority Oversight Committee
ATLANTA— House Speaker David Ralston (R-Blue Ridge) announced today the appointment of the following members of the Georgia House of Representatives pursuant to O.C.G.A. § 12-3-234(b) to the Jekyll Island – State Park Authority Oversight Committee: Continue reading “House Speaker David Ralston Announces Appointments to the Jekyll Island – State Park Authority Oversight Committee”
Legislation Recognizes “Assisted Living Communities” as New Option for Elderly Care
ATLANTA – The Georgia House of Representatives today passed Senate Bill 178 with a vote of 172 to 1. Presented in the House by State Representative Ann Purcell (R-Rincon), this legislation establishes the “assisted living community” as a new category of long-term health care provider that will be able to provide an intermediate level of service between that of personal care and nursing homes. This will enable seniors to live in “assisted living homes” as they grow older and require additional care services. Continue reading “Legislation Recognizes “Assisted Living Communities” as New Option for Elderly Care”