“The first day of session was a great victory, not just for the House of Representatives, but for the General Assembly and the citizens of Georgia as Representative David Ralston was overwhelming elected as the 84th Speaker of the House. Speaker Ralston is a man of integrity and good character. He is a proven leader who will continue to help move Georgia forward. My colleagues in the Senate and the Northwest Georgia Delegation look forward to working with him on the critical issues that are facing this great state of ours.”
Seabaugh Introduces Common Sense Lawful Carry Act
ATLANTA (Jan. 12, 2010) – Today Majority Whip Sen. Mitch Seabaugh (R-Sharpsburg) filed Georgia’s Common Sense Lawful Carry Act, which amends the current firearms legislation. Seabaugh cited confusion in the current law and presented how his bill will make the necessary corrections to provide lawfully carrying citizens and law enforcement clear guidelines. Continue reading “Seabaugh Introduces Common Sense Lawful Carry Act”
Sen. Buckner to Ensure Better Access to Ethics Commission Information
ATLANTA (Jan. 11, 2010) – Sen. Gail Buckner (D-Morrow) plans to file legislation to ensure that messages are clearly posted on a legislator’s website when they experience technical difficulties involving the State Ethics Commission website, such as filing campaign disclosure reports. The bill comes as a result of problems that Buckner personally experienced with filing her reports recently.
Continue reading “Sen. Buckner to Ensure Better Access to Ethics Commission Information”
Seabaugh Announces Lawful Carry Legislation
ATLANTA (Jan. 11, 2010) – State Majority Whip Sen. Mitch Seabaugh (R-Sharpsburg) will hold a press conference on Tuesday, Jan. 12 at 2 p.m. to discuss the Common Sense Lawful Carry Bill. The bill seeks to clarify current gun laws in order to make them more easily understood and enforced. Continue reading “Seabaugh Announces Lawful Carry Legislation”
Sen. Curt Thompson to Hold Citizen’s Advisory Forum
WHAT: Sen. Curt Thompson (D-Norcross) will hold a Citizen Advisory Forum on Saturday, January 16, 2009 at 10:30 a.m. at Café Maum in Doraville. The topic of this month’s meeting will be the 2010 census.
Continue reading “Sen. Curt Thompson to Hold Citizen’s Advisory Forum”