ATLANTA (February 26, 2014) – The State Senate passed Senate Bill 365, sponsored by Sen. Jesse Stone (R-Waynesboro), by a vote of 53 to 0. The bill seeks to clearly define a path for previous offenders to re-enter society and the workforce. Continue reading “Senate Passes Criminal Justice Reform and Re-Entry Bill”
Senate Passes Uniform GPA Reporting System for Determining HOPE Eligibility
ATLANTA (February 26, 2014) | Senate Bill 372, sponsored by Sen. Josh McKoon (R-Columbus), passed the Georgia State Senate today by a vote of 49 to 0. If signed into law, the bill will establish a uniform reporting system for school districts across the state, which will assist in determining HOPE eligibility at the conclusion of the school year. Continue reading “Senate Passes Uniform GPA Reporting System for Determining HOPE Eligibility”
Senate Bill Protecting Personal Information in Court Filings Passes Senate
ATLANTA (February 26, 2014) | The Georgia State Senate passed Senate Bill 386 today by a vote of 52 to 0. SB 386, sponsored by Sen. John Albers (R—Roswell), protects sensitive information, such as Social Security numbers, taxpayer ID numbers and financial account numbers, included in court filings. Continue reading “Senate Bill Protecting Personal Information in Court Filings Passes Senate”
Senate Passes Bill Allowing Suppressors on Hunting Firearms
ATLANTA (February 26, 2014) | Senate Bill 93, sponsored by Sen. Bill Heath (R-Bremen), passed the Georgia State Senate today by a vote of 43 to 10. If signed into law, the bill will allow the use of suppressors on legal hunting firearms. Continue reading “Senate Passes Bill Allowing Suppressors on Hunting Firearms”
Georgia Senate Passes Bill Urging Congress to Draft Fiscally Responsible Amendments to U.S. Constitution
ATLANTA (February 26, 2014) | The Georgia State Senate will urge the U.S. Congress to draft a Constitutional amendment requiring a balanced federal budget and federal spending limit with the passage of Senate Resolution 70 today. The legislation passed by a vote of 36 to 13 and was sponsored by Sen. Judson Hill (R – Marietta). Continue reading “Georgia Senate Passes Bill Urging Congress to Draft Fiscally Responsible Amendments to U.S. Constitution”