ATLANTA (February 21, 2013) – The Senate passed Senate Bill 12 by a vote of 50 to 0 to combat childhood obesity through participation in afterschool physical fitness programs. If passed into law, this bill would limit liability for the governing authority of a school that operates under a recreational agreement with a public or private group or organization. Continue reading “Senate Passes Bill to Combat Childhood Obesity”
Sen. Mike Crane Hosts Pages
ATLANTA (February 20, 2013) – Sen. Mike Crane (R-Newnan) hosted ten pages today in the State Senate.
Sen. John Albers Introduces Resolution to Re-create Milton County
ATLANTA (February 20, 2013) – Sen. John Albers (R- Roswell) introduced Senate Resolution 273 on Wednesday, February 20, 2013. If passed, this resolution would propose an amendment to the Constitution of the State of Georgia to allow for the re-creation of Milton County. Continue reading “Sen. John Albers Introduces Resolution to Re-create Milton County”
Senate Passes Bill to Further Protect Victims of Family Violence Orders
ATLANTA (February 20, 2013) – Today, the State Senate passed Senate Bill 86 to strengthen current laws regarding family violence orders by a vote of 49-0. Continue reading “Senate Passes Bill to Further Protect Victims of Family Violence Orders”
Senate Passes Bill to Protect Information Supplied by Children in the Department of Juvenile Justice
ATLANTA (February 20, 2013) – Today, the State Senate passed Senate Bill 69 to protect children’s identities who report abuses in the Department of Juvenile Justice (DJJ) by a vote of 51-0. Continue reading “Senate Passes Bill to Protect Information Supplied by Children in the Department of Juvenile Justice”