ATLANTA (Apr. 27, 2010) – State Sen. Judson Hill’s (R-Marietta) legislation protecting Georgia’s current rights on health care choice was approved Tuesday by the Georgia General Assembly. Senate Bill 317, authored by Hill and already approved by the Georgia Senate, was added as an amendment to Senate Bill 411 before SB 411 passed the Georgia House of Representatives. The addition of Hill’s language would prohibit mandatory participation in any healthcare system. Continue reading “Sen. Judson Hill’s Healthcare Choice Protection Measure Clears General Assembly”
Sen. James Host Media Events Thursday at the State Capitol
State Sen. Donzella James (D-College Park) invites family members and friends of ex-offenders to the Georgia State Capitol on Thursday, April 29 to find solutions to housing, employment and re-entry initiatives. She will be joined by her colleagues from the Senate and House.
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House passes Sen. Thomas’ Seat Belt Legislation
ATLANTA (April 27, 2010) – The House of Representatives voted to save Georgians’ lives today by passing Senate Bill 458, Sen. Thomas’ (R-Dalton) seat belt legislation, which closes the pick-up truck loophole in current seat belt laws. The bill passed with a vote of 132-29. Continue reading “House passes Sen. Thomas’ Seat Belt Legislation”
The People’s Business
By President Pro Tempore Tommie Williams
April 23, 2010
As the 2010 Legislative Session begins to wind down, the Senate and House have worked with unprecedented coordination on key issues important to Georgia. While this has been one of our most challenging years in state history, the Senate has delivered on its promise to focus on our top priorities and pass a balanced budget, a property tax reform package, transportation funding and a transparent ethics bill.
Sen. Jones to Attend Henry County Community Events
ATLANTA (April 22, 2010) – Sen. Emanuel Jones (D-Decatur) will attend the Support Saneka Rally on Saturday to raise awareness of a woman who has been imprisoned for 14 years.
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