ATLANTA (March 27, 2013) – The State Senate passed HB 150, carried by Sen. Jesse Stone (R-Waynesboro), by a vote of 53-0. This legislation makes it illegal to charge a fee to remove booking photographs of exonerated people from websites. Continue reading “Senate Passes Bill to Remove Mug Shots from Websites Free of Charge”
Statement on HB 604 from Sen. Judson Hill
ATLANTA (March 26, 2013) – Sen. Judson Hill (R – Marietta) has released the following statement regarding HB 604. The legislation would suspend the ability to increase the millage rate—the percentage used to calculate property taxes—in Fulton County for two years. Continue reading “Statement on HB 604 from Sen. Judson Hill”
Sen. Ronald Ramsey and Gov. Nathan Deal Honor Miller Grove High School Boys Basketball Team
ATLANTA (March 26, 2013) – Senator Ronald Ramsey (D-Lithonia) and Governor Nathan Deal presented the Miller Grove High School Varsity Boys Basketball team with Senate Resolution 565 on Monday in honor of their five consecutive state championships. Continue reading “Sen. Ronald Ramsey and Gov. Nathan Deal Honor Miller Grove High School Boys Basketball Team”
Bill Allowing Military Certifications to be used for Professional Licensure Passes the Senate
ATLANTA (March 26, 2013) – The Georgia Senate passed House Bill 188 by a vote of 51 to 3. Sponsored by Sen. Hunter Hill (R- Smyrna), this legislation allows military training to be used to obtain professional licenses and credentials in Georgia. Continue reading “Bill Allowing Military Certifications to be used for Professional Licensure Passes the Senate”
Ignition Interlock Devices for DUI offenders Bill Passes the Senate
ATLANTA (March 26, 2013) – House Bill 407, which was carried in the Senate by Sen. Butch Miller (R-Gainesville), passed the Senate today by a vote of 48 to 1. This bill requires ignition interlock devices to be installed in vehicles of DUI offenders convicted of a second offense. Continue reading “Ignition Interlock Devices for DUI offenders Bill Passes the Senate”