ATLANTA, GA (April 2, 2013) – Last week, Senator Donzella James (D- Atlanta) was joined at the State Capitol by Mayors Against Illegal Guns to take part in the National Day to Demand Action to end gun violence.
Statement from Sen. Jeff Mullis on Fort Oglethorpe Legislation
ATLANTA (April 1, 2013) – Sen. Jeff Mullis (R – Chickamauga) has released the following statement regarding legislative action calling for the creation of the City of Fort Oglethorpe Charter Study Committee. Continue reading “Statement from Sen. Jeff Mullis on Fort Oglethorpe Legislation”
Budget Allocates Funds for New Science Building for Clayton State University
ATLANTA (March 29, 2013) – Sen. Gail Davenport (D-Jonesboro) fought for Clayton State University to receive funds in the Fiscal Year 2014 General Budget. After five years of negotiations, the Georgia General Assembly has approved a line item provision for Clayton State to build a much needed new science facility. HB 106 now awaits the Governor’s final approval.
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Statement from Senate President Pro Tempore David Shafer on Amended Ethics Legislation
ATLANTA (March 28, 2013) – Sen. David Shafer (R-Duluth) has released the following statement regarding the amended version of HB 142 passed by the Georgia General Assembly: Continue reading “Statement from Senate President Pro Tempore David Shafer on Amended Ethics Legislation”
Senate Passes Bill to Allow Victim Advocates Remain in Courtroom for Minors Testifying
ATLANTA (March 26, 2013) – The State Senate passed HB 480 to allow victim assistance coordinators, victims’ advocates, and such other victim assistance personnel to remain in the courtroom while a person under the age of 16 testifies as a victim in a sex offense case by a vote of 54-1. Continue reading “Senate Passes Bill to Allow Victim Advocates Remain in Courtroom for Minors Testifying”