Official Press Releases
ATLANTA (January 31, 2012) –The Georgia Senate today passed Senate Bill 307 by a vote of 52 to 1. Sponsored by Senator William Ligon (R-Waverly), this legislation creates a one-day salt-water fishing license that can be purchased by residents and non-residents for a fee of $5.00.
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ATLANTA (January 31, 2012) –Senate Bill 309, “Taylor’s Law,” passed the Georgia State Senate today by a vote of 53 to 1. Introduced by Senator Rick Jeffares (R-Locust Grove)), SB 309 allows state officials to grant special hunting privileges to anyone 21 years or younger with a terminal illness, provided they have proper supervision and abide by state hunting rules and regulations.
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ATLANTA (January 31, 2012) – The Georgia Senate today passed SB 136, granting unit owners the right to file a petition in superior court in order to gain oversight of the condominium’s homeowners association. The bill passed unanimously with a vote of 55 – 0 and was sponsored by Sen. Bill Hamrick (R-Carrollton).
ATLANTA (January 30, 2012) – The Georgia Senate today passed SB 223 with a vote of 37 to 12, showing tremendous bipartisan support for the measure. Sponsored by William Ligon (R-Waverly), this legislation provides a mechanism for government oversight and accountability.
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ATLANTA (January 27, 2012) – Sen. Cecil Staton (R-Macon) was recently named Legislator of the Year by Georgia Bio, an organization dedicated to advancing the life sciences industry in Georgia. Sen. Staton was honored Thursday evening at the Annual Georgia Bio Awards Dinner at the Fox Theater in Atlanta.
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