ATLANTA (March 4, 2013) –Senator Ed Harbison (D-Columbus) led the unanimous passage of Senate Resolution 201 which asks the Department of the Army carefully consider the socioeconomic impact the Programmatic Environmental Assessment for Army 2020 Force Restructuring will have on Fort Benning. Continue reading “Sen. Harbison Leads Passage of Resolution to Protect Fort Benning”
MURPHY: Notes from the Capitol
By Sen. Jack Murphy (R-Cumming)
The Georgia General Assembly is only three business days away from Crossover Day – the last day bills can transfer between the Senate and House. Traditionally, this day is inundated with legislation, which can be hard to keep track.
Senate Passes Bill for Temporary Driving Permits or ID Cards for Authorized Noncitizens
ATLANTA (March 1, 2013) – The Georgia Senate passed Senate Bill 122 today by a vote of 51 to 0. Sponsored by Sen. Hunter Hill (R-Smyrna), this bill allows the issuing of a temporary 120 day driving permit or ID card to authorized noncitizens whose driver’s license or ID card has expired or is about to expire. Continue reading “Senate Passes Bill for Temporary Driving Permits or ID Cards for Authorized Noncitizens”
Senate Passes Kile Glover Boat Education Law” and “Jake and Griffin Prince BUI” Law
ATLANTA (March 1, 2013) – Senate Bill 136, also known as the “Kile Glover Boat Education Law” and “Jake and Griffin Prince BUI Law,” passed the Georgia State Senate today with a vote of 50 to 0. Senate Bill 136 will reduce the legal blood alcohol limit from 0.10 to 0.08 and increases the penalties for hunting or boating while under the influence. Senate Bill 136 also requires individuals to complete a boating education course prior to operating personal watercraft. Continue reading “Senate Passes Kile Glover Boat Education Law” and “Jake and Griffin Prince BUI” Law”