ATLANTA (March 13, 2015) | Senator Michael Williams (R – Cumming) Wednesday led the passage of Senate Bill 195, a bill that makes a number of changes regarding education of professional bondsmen. The bill also makes changes regarding the enforcement of appearance bonds by judges and modernizes provisions related to providing court notices. Continue reading “Bill Changing Regulations for Professional Bondsmen Passes the Senate”
State Senate Creates Cannabidiol Pilot Program and the “Controlled Substances Therapeutic Research” Act
ATLANTA (March 13, 2015) | Sen. Lindsey Tippins (R – Marietta) led the passage of Senate Bill 185 through the State Senate with a vote of 54-1. This legislation creates a five-year pilot program to be conducted by the Board of Regents to study the effects of cannadbidiol (CBD) on minors with medication-resistant seizures. This legislation will also create the Controlled Substances Therapeutic Research Act. Continue reading “State Senate Creates Cannabidiol Pilot Program and the “Controlled Substances Therapeutic Research” Act”
Sen. Lester Jackson Champions St. Patrick’s Day Legislation
Gov. Nathan Deal Signs Senate Bill 103 into Law
ATLANTA (March 12, 2014) | Today, Sen. Lester Jackson (D–Savannah) joined legislators from the Georgia House of Representatives as Gov. Nathan Deal signed Senate Bill 103 into law. SB 103 will allow Savannah to extend the St. Patrick’s Day holiday to four days, incorporating weekend days to the annual celebration. Continue reading “Sen. Lester Jackson Champions St. Patrick’s Day Legislation”
State Senate Passes Legislation Defining Class B Felonies Pertaining to School Children
ATLANTA (March 13, 2014) | Sen. Emanuel Jones (D- Decatur), Chairman of the Martin Luther King, Jr. Advisory Council, led the unanimous passage of Senate Bill 141 through the State Senate. SB 141 provides that a violation of the Georgia criminal statute relating to carrying weapons within school safety zones by a juvenile will only be considered a Class B designated felony if the act involves a firearm or any weapon together with an assault. Continue reading “State Senate Passes Legislation Defining Class B Felonies Pertaining to School Children”
Sen. Donzella James Champions Georgia’s Youth with Passage of Senate Bill 35
ATLANTA (March 13, 2015) | This week, Sen. Donzella James (D – Atlanta) led the unanimous passage of Senate Bill 35 through the State Senate. SB 35 provides that a child under six years old in a car unattended, or under the supervision of a child younger than 13 years old, will be charged with cruelty to a child in the third degree, given that the child is at substantial risk of harm to health. Continue reading “Sen. Donzella James Champions Georgia’s Youth with Passage of Senate Bill 35”