ATLANTA (March 21, 2013) – The State Senate passed House Bill 141 requiring certain establishments to post information on how victims can receive help from the National Human Trafficking Resource Center (NHTRC). Sen. Renee Unterman (R-Buford) carried HB 141 to passage by a vote of 47-1. Continue reading “Senate Passes House Bill to Help Human Trafficking Victims”
Sen. Mike Crane Honors Coweta County Hero
ATLANTA (March 21, 2013) – Sen. Mike Crane (R-Newnan) co-sponsored Senate Resolution 426 to honor local hero from Coweta County. Continue reading “Sen. Mike Crane Honors Coweta County Hero”
Background Check Requirements for Childcare Center Personnel Bill Passes Senate
ATLANTA (March 20, 2013) – House Bill 350, which was carried in the Senate by Sen. Butch Miller (R-Gainesville) passed the Senate today by a vote of 44-4. This bill requires all childcare center directors and employees as well as all Department of Early Care and Learning (DECAL) employees to pass a national fingerprint records check every five years.
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Sen. Mike Dugan Carries First Bill
ATLANTA (March 20, 2013) – Senator Mike Dugan (R-Carrollton) carried his first bill in the State Senate today. House Bill 256 would add cigar wraps to the list of “tobacco related objects” as listed in the Georgia Code and passed 44-6.
State Senate Passes Columbus Redevelopment Powers Law
ATLANTA (March 14, 2013) –Senator Ed Harbison (D-Columbus) led the passage of House Bill 414 which authorizes Columbus to exercise all restoration powers permitted under the Redevelopment Powers Law. The State Senate passed the bill with a vote of 48-1. Continue reading “State Senate Passes Columbus Redevelopment Powers Law”