Official Press Releases
ATLANTA (February 1, 2012) – The Georgia Senate today passed SB 302 with a vote of 45 to 5, showing tremendous bipartisan support for the measure. Sponsored by Sen. Cecil Staton (R-Macon), this legislation increases the amount of bonding authority for the Georgia Higher Education Facilities Authority (GAHEFA) from $300 to $500 million.
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ATLANTA (February 1, 2012) – Sen. Valencia Seay (D-Riverdale) is calling on all Georgians to “Go Red” on Friday to show their support for the fight against heart disease. Feb. 3, 2012, marks National Wear Red Day sponsored annually by the American Heart Association, and as a heart attack survivor, Sen. Seay has become a champion for women’s health.
ATLANTA (February 1, 2012) – Sen. Bill Hamrick (R-Carrollton) welcomed local student Anna Caitlin Camp to the State Capitol on Tuesday, January 31, 2011. Camp was selected to participate in the Senate Page Program during the 2012 Legislative Session.
ATLANTA (January 31, 2012) – Sen. Renee Unterman (R-Buford) will participate in a press conference on Wednesday February 1, 2012, at 9:00 a.m. as part of the “Stop the Commercial Sexual Exploitation of Children Lobby Day” at the Georgia State Capitol. Sen. Unterman will be joined by Lt. Governor Casey Cagle, Attorney General Sam Olens, Rep. Edward Lindsey, and Atlanta Mayor Kasim Reed.
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ATLANTA (January 31, 2012) – The Georgia Senate passed SB 301 today, which if enacted, would allow the use of a firearm silencer for hunting purposes. The bill passed on a 48-5 vote and was sponsored by Sen. John Bulloch (R-Ochlocknee).
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