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William J. "Bill" Yearta

REPUBLICAN

William J. "Bill" Yearta is running for Georgia State Representative, District 152.

Personal background

Bill studied at the University of Georgia.

Professional background

As of July 25, 2024, William J. "Bill" Yearta did not have a website or any information online.

Political background

William J. "Bill" Yearta is currently a state representative for House District 152. He was elected in 2019, and chairs the Code Revision Committee.

Economy

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Energy & the Environment

Supported a regulatory framework for Georgia’s electric vehicle charging infrastructure, encouraging more businesses to offer EV charging stations across Georgia, requiring that stations provide an accurate reading of energy added and establishes an excise tax for the Georgia Department of Revenue to ensure they collect revenue "similar to that produced from gasoline sales."

Plans to support agriculture.

Wants to keep Georgia the number one State to Do Business through keeping taxes low.

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Healthcare

Supported the Mental Health Parity Act to reform the delivery system for Georgia mental health care. This bill includes a standardized definition of “severe mental illness,” requested a study to see how many mental health beds are available and needed in Georgia, requested a study examining licensing requirements for behavioral health professionals as opposed to surrounding states, and expanded student loan cancelation program for mental health professionals.

Supports the Veterans Mental Health Services Program, a competitive grant program to improve access to mental health services for service members, veterans and their family members. These grants would be eligible to nonprofit community behavioral health programs that provide service to veterans and their families.

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Voting & Elections

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Public Safety

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Education

Supported a bill allowing schools to keep lifesaving medications, like glucagon, on hand to use in case of a student emergency.

Supported a bill establishing a voluntary school safety and anti-gang endorsement, requiring intruder alert drills for students and staff, and requiring school safety plans are submitted to Georgia Emergency Management and Homeland Security.

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