ATLANTA (March 1, 2013) – The Georgia Senate passed Senate Bill 122 today by a vote of 51 to 0. Sponsored by Sen. Hunter Hill (R-Smyrna), this bill allows the issuing of a temporary 120 day driving permit or ID card to authorized noncitizens whose driver’s license or ID card has expired or is about to expire. Continue reading “Senate Passes Bill for Temporary Driving Permits or ID Cards for Authorized Noncitizens”
Senate Passes Kile Glover Boat Education Law” and “Jake and Griffin Prince BUI” Law
ATLANTA (March 1, 2013) – Senate Bill 136, also known as the “Kile Glover Boat Education Law” and “Jake and Griffin Prince BUI Law,” passed the Georgia State Senate today with a vote of 50 to 0. Senate Bill 136 will reduce the legal blood alcohol limit from 0.10 to 0.08 and increases the penalties for hunting or boating while under the influence. Senate Bill 136 also requires individuals to complete a boating education course prior to operating personal watercraft. Continue reading “Senate Passes Kile Glover Boat Education Law” and “Jake and Griffin Prince BUI” Law”
Sen. Orrock Spoke at Georgia Asian American and Pacific Islander Legislative Day
ATLANTA (February 28, 2013) – Sen. Nan Orrock (D-Atlanta) celebrated Georgia Asian American and Pacific Islander Legislative Day (AAPIs) today at the State Capitol. Sen. Orrock spoke during the AAPIs legislative breakfast hosted by Asian American Legal Advocacy Center (AALAC) this morning.
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Sen. Ligon Holds Press Conference to Discuss Removal of Common Core Curriculum Standards
ATLANTA (February 28, 2013) – Sen. William Ligon (R-Brunswick) held a press conference today to discuss Senate Bill 167. Sen. Ligon sponsored this legislation to withdraw Georgia from its participation in the Common Core State Standards Initiative and the Partnership for Assessment of Readiness for College and Careers (PARCC). Continue reading “Sen. Ligon Holds Press Conference to Discuss Removal of Common Core Curriculum Standards”
Sen. Staton Welcomes the Peach Queens to the State Senate
ATLANTA (February 28, 2013) – Sen. Cecil Staton (R-Macon) recognized the 2012 Georgia Peach Queens today with Senate Resolution 66 in the Senate Chamber. Continue reading “Sen. Staton Welcomes the Peach Queens to the State Senate”