“The city of East Point has finally complied with state audit requirements. I strongly urged the city of East Point to come into compliance because East Point citizens have a right to know the status of their city’s finances. The city had deficiencies in their audits for the years 2004 to 2008. The 2009 audit was two months late. Hopefully, the city will maintain their compliance in the future. I will do everything in my power to make sure that happens.”
Jace’s Law Establishing Home Day Care Provisions Passes the Senate
ATLANTA (March 30, 2010) – The Senate on Friday unanimously passed Sen. Freddie Powell Sims’ (D-Albany) bill, which mandates an immediate investigation and closure of Family Home Day Care centers if a child dies under the facility’s care. Sen. Sims was inspired to create the legislation (SB 451) after hearing about the death of her four month old constituent Jace Hester.
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Sen. Grant Works to Put Quality Peace Officers on Georgia’s Streets
ATLANTA (March 26, 2010) – Today, State Sen. Johnny Grant (R-Milledgeville) lead the Senate to unanimously pass legislation that allows law enforcement agencies to require more stringent background checks when hiring new officers. Senate Bill 373 will ensure a higher caliber of officers throughout Georgia. Continue reading “Sen. Grant Works to Put Quality Peace Officers on Georgia’s Streets”
Senator Butterworth Appointed Chairman of State and Local Government Committee
ATLANTA (March 25, 2010) – State Sen. Jim Butterworth (R-Clarkesville) was recently appointed chairman of the Senate Committee on State and Local Government by Lt. Gov. Casey Cagle and the Committee on Assignments. This appointment became necessary after Senator Lee Hawkins resigned from the State Senate to run for higher office. Continue reading “Senator Butterworth Appointed Chairman of State and Local Government Committee”
The Meredith Emerson Memorial Privacy Act
By Sen. Bill Hamrick
One of the most significant aspects of being a state lawmaker is our ability to produce change. We can create laws that take initiative and create new opportunities or we can mend the problems of our state. Sadly, Georgia and much of the nation have recently been exposed to a serious problem and it is time for the government to step in and prevent further pain to the family of a crime victim. As many of you know, Hustler, a controversial adult magazine, requested copies of information through the Georgia Open Records Act relating to the January 2008 murder of Meredith Emerson. Continue reading “The Meredith Emerson Memorial Privacy Act”