Official Press Releases
ATLANTA (March 7, 2012) – The Georgia Insurance Commissioner would be allowed to set coverage standards for the regional reciprocal sales of health insurance across state lines under SB 471, which passed the Senate today. The bill was sponsored by Sen. Judson Hill (R-Marietta) and will now transfer to the House of Representatives after a 36 to 16 vote.
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ATLANTA (March 7, 2012) – Senate Bill 493, which authorizes properly trained 18 to 21 year olds to be issued a weapons carry license, passed the Georgia Senate today. The bill was sponsored by Sen. Barry Loudermilk (R-Cassville) and passed by a 41-13 vote.
ATLANTA (March 7, 2012) –The Georgia Senate passed SB 460 on Wednesday by a vote of 38 to 15. Sponsored by Sen. Josh McKoon (R-Columbus), this legislation would exempt religious employers from the health insurance mandate requiring contraceptive coverage.
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ATLANTA (March 7, 2012) – The Georgia Senate passed SB 312 today by a vote of 40 to 14. Sponsored by Sen. William Ligon (R-Brunswick), this legislation would require food stamp recipients to pursue personal or professional development to retain welfare eligibility.
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ATLANTA (March 7, 2012) – Senator Ed Harbison (D-Columbus) led the unanimous passage of Senate Bill 473 which will extend the eligibility for Purple Heart license tags to include service members on active duty or in reserves.
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