Fully Involved: Senate Bill 16 Survey
GSFA • February 6, 2024
Senate Bill 16 Survey
Regarding Senate Bill 16, the GSFA Board seeks your valuable input to ascertain our association's position on this legislation. We kindly request your feedback outlining any approvals or concerns you may have, with specific details to ensure the most accurate representation of our membership. It is the Board's belief that further action should not be taken without the guidance of our membership.
GSFA News
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