ATLANTA (April 29, 2010) – Georgia’s property owners triumphed in the General Assembly today with the Georgia House and Senate overwhelmingly passing Senate Bill 346. Championed and authored by Senate Majority Chip Rogers (R-Woodstock), the Property Tax Assessment and Appeals reform bill is aimed at ensuring all Georgia properties are properly assessed at Fair Market Value and that property owners have guaranteed rights to appeal. This is the most sweeping overhaul of the Georgia property tax system in decades. Continue reading “Georgia Property Owners Triumph with General Assembly passage SB 346”
Sen. Shafer Champions Firearm Legislation
ATLANTA (April 28, 2010) – State Senator David Shafer (R-Duluth) recently led his colleagues in the General Assembly to pass Senate Bill 291. The legislation will make several changes to various provisions related to concealed weapons permits. Shafer sponsored the bill through the Senate while Rep. Katie Dempsey (R-Rome) carried it through the House. Continue reading “Sen. Shafer Champions Firearm Legislation”
Sen. Judson Hill’s Healthcare Choice Protection Measure Clears General Assembly
ATLANTA (Apr. 27, 2010) – State Sen. Judson Hill’s (R-Marietta) legislation protecting Georgia’s current rights on health care choice was approved Tuesday by the Georgia General Assembly. Senate Bill 317, authored by Hill and already approved by the Georgia Senate, was added as an amendment to Senate Bill 411 before SB 411 passed the Georgia House of Representatives. The addition of Hill’s language would prohibit mandatory participation in any healthcare system. Continue reading “Sen. Judson Hill’s Healthcare Choice Protection Measure Clears General Assembly”
Sen. James Host Media Events Thursday at the State Capitol
State Sen. Donzella James (D-College Park) invites family members and friends of ex-offenders to the Georgia State Capitol on Thursday, April 29 to find solutions to housing, employment and re-entry initiatives. She will be joined by her colleagues from the Senate and House.
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House passes Sen. Thomas’ Seat Belt Legislation
ATLANTA (April 27, 2010) – The House of Representatives voted to save Georgians’ lives today by passing Senate Bill 458, Sen. Thomas’ (R-Dalton) seat belt legislation, which closes the pick-up truck loophole in current seat belt laws. The bill passed with a vote of 132-29. Continue reading “House passes Sen. Thomas’ Seat Belt Legislation”