ATLANTA (March 21, 2013) – Sen. Nan Orrock (D-Atlanta) took the well today highlighting the need for better administration of HomeSafe Georgia, a critical program to bridge families who are between jobs and other circumstances to remain in their homes. Continue reading “Sen. Nan Orrock Urges Changes to HomeSafe Georgia Program to Help Foreclosed Families”
Significant Reforms to Juvenile Justice Code Passes Georgia State Senate
ATLANTA (March 21, 2013) – House Bill 242, a landmark juvenile justice reform bill that calls for substantial changes in the state’s juvenile court proceedings, passed the Georgia State Senate today by a vote of 47 to 0. Based on recommendations and years of work by the Governor’s Special Council on Justice Reform, the legislation calls for well-defined articles outlining a juvenile’s right to procedural due process, family preservation and proper representation based on the specific reason for juvenile court intervention. The bill was sponsored in the House by Rep. Wendell Willard (R – Sandy Springs) and carried in the Senate by Sen. Charlie Bethel (R – Dalton). Continue reading “Significant Reforms to Juvenile Justice Code Passes Georgia State Senate”
Georgia Pain Management Clinic Act Passes Senate
ATLANTA (March 21, 2013) – The Georgia State Senate passed House Bill 178 today by a vote of 44 to 5. Carried in the Senate by Sen. Renee Unterman (R-Buford), this legislation would require pain management clinics to be licensed by the Georgia Composite Medical Board. Continue reading “Georgia Pain Management Clinic Act Passes Senate”
House Bill Prohibiting Individuals from Obstructing Duties of Park Rangers Passes Senate
ATLANTA (March 21, 2013) – The Georgia State Senate passed House Bill 126 today by a vote of 46 to 2. Carried in the Senate by Sen. Renee Unterman (R-Buford), this legislation would prohibit individuals from obstructing the duties of Georgia Park Rangers. Continue reading “House Bill Prohibiting Individuals from Obstructing Duties of Park Rangers Passes Senate”
Sen. Harbison Recognizes Dr. Archie Rainey
ATLANTA (March 21, 2013) –Senator Ed Harbison (D-Columbus) co-sponsored Senate Resolution 425 which recognizes Dr. Archie Rainey, a recipient of the Meritorious Service Award from the Peace Officers Association of Georgia. Continue reading “Sen. Harbison Recognizes Dr. Archie Rainey”