Floor Action
The House took up the following measure today:
SB 5 - Professions and Businesses; patient protection measures for patients undergoing sedation in certain settings; provide- Representative Lee Hawkins (R-Gainesville) presented the legislation, addressing in particular “medispas.” Dentists, which do conscious sedation, are now required to have certain equipment. It does not prohibit a person who is duly licensed as a physician assistant in Georgia, who has completed an anesthesiologist assistant program approved by the Georgia Composite Medical Board from administering conscious sedation nor deem such physician assistant to be engaged in the unlawful practice of dentistry, pursuant to their job description as approved by the Georgia Composite Medical Board, provided that such sedation is administered under the direction and responsibility of an anesthesiologist. The legislation also The bill passed by Substitute with a vote of 160-5; it now requires the Senate to agr
West Georgia has several resources working toward the common goal of finding affordable housing for homeless individuals, including nonprofits, coalitions and faith-based organizations.
While the issue of homelessness may never be eradicated, these community leaders said they are trying to lessen the impact across the region by providing transitional programs for the homeless.
Kathy Parsons is the founder of Impact West Georgia, a nonprofit fighting to help the homeless and other underprivileged communities. Since the organization opened its doors in Carrollton in 2004, the nonprofit has helped transition numerous homeless people from central and west Georgia into homes.
The purpose of the organization is to improve the quality of life of the homeless, veterans, immigrants and children.