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Georgia House And Senate Announce Deal On Autism Bill
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An autism insurance bill considered dead just a day ago has new life.
Key legislators from the House and Senate say they have agreed on a compromise and will push a measure through this session.
State Sen. Charlie Bethel, a Republican from Dalton, and Rep. Richard Smith, a Republican from Columbus, said Thursday they have agreed on a deal that will use a 0.2 percent general tax to finance autism insurance.
Just Wednesday, Smith, who chairs the House Insurance Committee, told lawmakers requiring autism insurance was "bad policy" and would not receive a floor vote this session. The two announced in a joint news conference they have agreed on a plan that won't hurt small business with taxes but will protect Georgia's children.
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