Mark Newton
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Representative Mark Newton, a Republican, represents the 127 th House District, which portions of Columbia and Richmond counties. Dr. Newton currently serves as the Chairman of the Appropriations Subcommittee on Higher Education. He also serves on the Defense & Veterans Affairs, Health, Rules, Small Business Development, Transportation, Ways & Means and Urban Affairs committees. Rep. Newton is a dedicated member of the Georgia community. He was born and raised in Macon, Georgia. Rep. Newton practices in Augusta as a board-certified emergency physician and is also the founder and CEO of MedNow Urgent Care Centers with locations throughout the Greater Augusta and east Georgia areas. Rep. Newton earned his bachelor’s degree at the University of Georgia and earned his medical degree from the Medical College of Georgia. He has also completed his master’s degree in healthcare management at Harvard University School of Public Health. During his time in the military, Dr. Newton served in the U.S. Army Medical Corps, including a deployment to Kuwait and Saudi Arabia during Operation Desert Storm. During his medical career, Dr. Newton served on numerous medical mission trips to South…
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- VerifiedVoted yes on SB 3: Election Equipment Specifications and Standards Committee; establish
- VerifiedVoted yes on SB 3: Election Equipment Specifications and Standards Committee; establish
- VerifiedVoted yes on SB 76: License Plates; specialty license plate benefitting the Georgia Veterans Service Foundation; establish
- VerifiedVoted yes on HB 1344: Georgia Insurance Affordability and Claims Integrity Act; enact
- VerifiedVoted yes on SB 76: License Plates; specialty license plate benefitting the Georgia Veterans Service Foundation; establish
- VerifiedVoted yes on SB 406: "Georgia Property Owners' Bill of Rights Act"; enact
- VerifiedVoted yes on SB 540: Online Internet Safety; certain disclosures related to conversational AI services; require
- VerifiedVoted other on SB 384: Motor Vehicle; optional five-year motor vehicle registration and revalidation for certain motor vehicles; provide
- VerifiedVoted yes on SB 444: Private Review Agents; certain decisions with regard to the provision of insurance coverage for healthcare services shall not be based solely on artificial intelligence systems; provide
- VerifiedVoted yes on SB 524: License Plates; specialty license plate honoring Girl Scouts of Georgia; establish
- VerifiedVoted yes on SB 160: Reckless Stunt Driving; a motor vehicle involved in a second offense of reckless stunt driving; replace the forfeiture penalty
- VerifiedVoted yes on HB 1344: Georgia Insurance Affordability and Claims Integrity Act; enact
- VerifiedVoted yes on HB 90: Revenue and taxation; increase maximum acreage to qualify for assessment and taxation as a bona fide conservation use property
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SB 3: Election Equipment Specifications and Standards Committee; establish
SB 3: Election Equipment Specifications and Standards Committee; establish
SB 76: License Plates; specialty license plate benefitting the Georgia Veterans Service Foundation; establish
HB 1344: Georgia Insurance Affordability and Claims Integrity Act; enact
SB 76: License Plates; specialty license plate benefitting the Georgia Veterans Service Foundation; establish
SB 406: "Georgia Property Owners' Bill of Rights Act"; enact
SB 540: Online Internet Safety; certain disclosures related to conversational AI services; require
SB 384: Motor Vehicle; optional five-year motor vehicle registration and revalidation for certain motor vehicles; provide
SB 444: Private Review Agents; certain decisions with regard to the provision of insurance coverage for healthcare services shall not be based solely on artificial intelligence systems; provide
SB 524: License Plates; specialty license plate honoring Girl Scouts of Georgia; establish
SB 160: Reckless Stunt Driving; a motor vehicle involved in a second offense of reckless stunt driving; replace the forfeiture penalty
HB 1344: Georgia Insurance Affordability and Claims Integrity Act; enact
HB 90: Revenue and taxation; increase maximum acreage to qualify for assessment and taxation as a bona fide conservation use property
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