ATLANTA (March 28, 2013) – The Senate passed House Bill 156 by a vote of 49 to 0. Sponsored by Sen. Hunter Hill (R-Smyrna), this bill strengthens Georgia’s laws against child pornography and exploitation. Continue reading “Senate Passes Bill to Prevent Child Pornography and Exploitation”
Senate Passes Bill to Prohibit Developers from Charging Ripoff Fees on Future Transfers
ATLANTA (March 26, 2013) – The State Senate passed HB 160, carried by Sen. Jesse Stone (R-Waynesboro), by a vote of 53-1. If HB 160 becomes law, it will eliminate the private transfer taxes that require a certain amount, typically one percent of the sale price, be paid every time property transfers. These private transfer taxes do not benefit anyone connected with the property and typically extends the cost and time required to close a real estate sale. Continue reading “Senate Passes Bill to Prohibit Developers from Charging Ripoff Fees on Future Transfers”
Sen. James Welcomes District 35 to State Capitol
ATLANTA, GA (March 28, 2013) – On Monday, Senator Donzella James (D- Atlanta) hosted District 35 Day at the State Capitol. She was joined by various mayors, county commissioners, and numerous distinguished citizens from the 35th Senatorial District. Continue reading “Sen. James Welcomes District 35 to State Capitol”
Senate Passes Bill to Prevent Overcrowding in Child Care Facilities
ATLANTA (March 27, 2013) – The State Senate passed HB 354, carried by Sen. Jesse Stone (R-Waynesboro), by a vote of 45-8. HB 354 limits the total number of children in family day-care homes to six and group day-care homes to 18 and requires uninsured owners to notify parents. Continue reading “Senate Passes Bill to Prevent Overcrowding in Child Care Facilities”
Senate Passes Bill to Remove Mug Shots from Websites Free of Charge
ATLANTA (March 27, 2013) – The State Senate passed HB 150, carried by Sen. Jesse Stone (R-Waynesboro), by a vote of 53-0. This legislation makes it illegal to charge a fee to remove booking photographs of exonerated people from websites. Continue reading “Senate Passes Bill to Remove Mug Shots from Websites Free of Charge”