ATLANTA (March 1, 2012) –Sen. Cecil Staton (R-Macon) presented Wesleyan College with Senate Resolution 797 in the Senate Chamber on Wednesday, commemorating their 175th Anniversary and the schools continued tradition of academic excellence. February 29, 2012, was also recognized as “Macon Day” at the State Capitol.
Sen. Curt Thompson presents HOT Lanes bill before Senate Transportation Committee
ATLANTA (February 29, 2012) – Sen. Curt Thompson (D-Tucker) presented Senate Bill 347 before the Senate Transportation Committee on Tuesday, February 28. The bill would immediately affect the development of high occupancy toll (HOT) lanes throughout Georgia.
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Senate Passes SB 371: Local Governments’ Ability to Control Airports and Landing Fields
ATLANTA (February 29, 2012) – The Senate passed SB 371 on Tuesday, Feb. 28. Sen. Lindsey Tippins (R-Marietta) authored the bill that expands cooperative agreements between local governments and community improvement districts so that CID funds can be used for the improvement of airports and landing fields within the CID. CIDs are designated areas where the commercial property owners vote to impose a self tax. The revenue is collected and given to the board of directors elected by the property owners to augment existing services. SB 371 passed with a vote of 51 – 4.
Sen. Gooch Named to the Georgia Adult Literacy Advocates 2012 Legislative Literacy Honor Roll
ATLANTA (February 29, 2012) – Sen. Steve Gooch (R-Dahlonega) was named to the 2012 Legislative Literacy Honor Roll at the Capitol on Monday by the Georgia Adult Literacy Advocates. The 2012 Legislative Literacy Honor Roll recognizes elected officials who are dedicated to promoting adult literacy and education throughout their communities.
Sen. Butler and Lt. Governor Cagle Welcomed Rev. Sharon Junn as Chaplain of the Day
ATLANTA (February 29, 2012) – Lt. Governor Casey Cagle and Sen. Gloria Butler (D-Stone Mountain) welcomed Reverend Sharon Junn to serve as the Chaplain of the Day on February 28, 2012 in the State Senate.