Official Press Releases
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.
Continue reading “Jace’s Law Establishing Home Day Care Provisions Passes the Senate”
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”
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”
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”
By Sen. Johnny Grant
Crossover Day, the deadline for bills to crossover from one chamber to another, was this week. It was a very busy week in the state Senate and I am pleased to report the passage of several important bills that will improve Georiga and make it a better place to live. Continue reading “The Buzz from the Gold Dome”