ATLANTA (February 7, 2014) | Sen. Fran Millar (R—Atlanta) conducted the morning devotional in the Senate Chamber on Friday, February 7, 2014. Continue reading “Sen. Fran Millar Serves as Chaplain of the Day”
Resolution to Create Centralized Website for Public Transportation Systems Passes the Senate
ATLANTA (February 6, 2014) | Senate Resolution 735 passed the Senate today 50-0. Sponsored by Senator Brandon Beach (R-Alpharetta), SR 735 would create a centralized website for metro Atlanta’s four transit agencies public transportation. Continue reading “Resolution to Create Centralized Website for Public Transportation Systems Passes the Senate”
Sen. Lester Jackson Leads Passage of Senate Bill 318 through Regulated Industries and Utilities Committee
ATLANTA (Feb. 6, 2014) | Yesterday, Sen. Lester Jackson (D- Savannah) led the passage of Senate Bill 318 out of the Senate Regulated Industries and Utilities Committee. SB 318 would authorize the sale of alcoholic beverages for consumption on the premises on Sundays during the celebration of St. Patrick’s Day and other spirited holidays. Continue reading “Sen. Lester Jackson Leads Passage of Senate Bill 318 through Regulated Industries and Utilities Committee”
Sen. Judson Hill Honors Vital Economic and Cultural Relationships Between the U.S. and U.K.
ATLANTA (February 6, 2014) | Sen. Judson Hill (R – Marietta) presented Senate Resolution 841 today, honoring the cultural, economic and educational relationships between the United Kingdom of Great Britain, Northern Ireland and the State of Georgia. Representatives from the British Consulate-General Atlanta were present to accept the resolution, including Consul General Jeremy Pilmore-Bedford. Continue reading “Sen. Judson Hill Honors Vital Economic and Cultural Relationships Between the U.S. and U.K.”
Bill Revising Reporting Procedures for Public School Athletics Organizations Passes Georgia Senate
ATLANTA (February 6, 2014) | Senate Bill 288, a bill preventing Georgia public schools from interacting with any interscholastic sports body that does not release annual financial statements, passed the Georgia Senate today by a vote of 54 to 0. Sen. Charlie Bethel (R – Dalton) sponsored the bill to ensure Georgia students participate in extra-curricular athletics in a transparent environment. Continue reading “Bill Revising Reporting Procedures for Public School Athletics Organizations Passes Georgia Senate”