Official Press Releases
By: Sen. Bill Hamrick (R-Carrollton)
ATLANTA (February 3, 2012) – As the 2012 legislative session progresses, there is a growing number of bills being sent to the Senate floor. We are now at a point where it is not uncommon to see five or six bills in the well on any given day.
ATLANTA (February 3, 2012) –The Georgia Senate passed SB 225 on Thursday in a unanimous vote. Sponsored by Senator Butch Miller (R-Gainesville), this legislation would enforce stricter penalties on individuals found guilty of knowingly and willingly reporting false information to law enforcement.
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ATLANTA (February 3, 2012) –The Georgia Senate passed SB 319 on Thursday in a unanimous vote. Sponsored by Sen. Rick Jeffares (R-Locust Grove), this legislation would restrict the use of boats on state park lakes and other areas when the Department of Natural Resources has posted a sign or other form of notice restricting such use. Continue reading “Senate Passes Legislation to Grant DNR Commissioner Boating Authorization at Georgia State Parks”
ATLANTA (February 3, 2012) – Lt. Gov. Casey Cagle and Sen. Valencia Seay (D-Riverdale) welcomed Rev. Don Battle, Pastor of Divine Faith Ministries International, to serve as the Chaplain of the Day on February 2, 2012, in the State Senate.
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ATLANTA (February 2, 2012) – Senate Bill 227, sponsored by Sen. Barry Loudermilk (R-Cassville), passed the Georgia Senate today with a 42-11 vote. If enacted, this bill will allow home-school intent and attendance records to be filed electronically with the Georgia Department of Education.
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