ATLANTA (February 1, 2013) – Sen. Brandon Beach (R-Alpharetta) is co-sponsoring Senate Resolution 8 in the State Senate. SR 8 is a proposal that would create a constitutional amendment to phase out the Georgia State Income Tax. The resolution is now in the Senate Finance Committee where it is under consideration. Continue reading “Sen. Brandon Beach Co-Sponsors Constitutional Amendment to Phase Out State Income Tax”
Sen. Ronald Ramsey Elected Chairman of DeKalb County Senate Delegation
ATLANTA (January 31, 2013) – Sen. Ronald Ramsey (D-Lithonia) has been elected Chairman of the DeKalb County Senate Delegation. The Senate delegation will play an integral role in the decision-making process when determining what local legislation goes forward for a vote in the Senate Chamber.
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Sen. Loudermilk Introduces Bill Authorizing Georgia Weapons Carry for 18 to 21 Year Olds
ATLANTA (January 31, 2013) – Sen. Barry Loudermilk (R- Cassville) has introduced Senate Bill 74, which authorizes military trained 18 to 21 years old to be issued a Georgia weapons carry license.
Georgia Lawmakers Join National Call on President Obama to Prioritize Climate Change
ATLANTA (January 30, 2013) – Sen. Nan Orrock (D-Atlanta) and Sen. Lester Jackson (D-Savannah) co-signed a letter with 324 other state legislators from 40 states urging President Barack Obama to prioritize climate change in his second term. Continue reading “Georgia Lawmakers Join National Call on President Obama to Prioritize Climate Change”
Sen. Staton Commends Passage of Non-Partisan Elections Legislation
ATLANTA (January 29, 2013) – Sen. Cecil Staton (R-Macon) and Sen. Burt Jones (R-Jackson) commend the passage of the following Senate Bills today: SB25, SB26, SB27, SB29 SB30, SB31, SB32. If approved by both houses of the Georgia General Assembly, this legislation would establish non-partisan municipal elections for the Macon-Bibb consolidated government. Continue reading “Sen. Staton Commends Passage of Non-Partisan Elections Legislation”