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”
Lt. Governor Cagle and Sen. Seay Welcome Rev. Don Battle as Chaplain of the Day
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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Bill Transferring Home-School Records to Department of Education Passes Senate
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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Sen. Seay Recognizes Milken Award Educator
ATLANTA (February 2, 2012) – Sen. Valencia Seay (D-Riverdale) authored Senate Resolution 649 to honor Ms. Shekema Silveri, a constituent from Clayton County who received the 2011 Milken Educator Award.
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Report from the Senate: Sen. Stone
By Sen. Jesse Stone
The 10th legislative day kicked off to a bustling start with the unanimous passage of my Senate Bill 117. With a vote of 51-0, the Homestead Exemption passed the Senate. With so many Georgians still shouldering the financial burden of job losses and medical expenses, it is time for them to receive some hope. SB 117 offers this hope to many families who might have otherwise lost their homes. By increasing the exemptions qualified during the bankruptcy procedure, homeowners can retain more equity in their property.