ATLANTA (March 26, 2013) – House Bill 289, which was carried in the Senate by Sen. Butch Miller (R-Gainesville) passed the Senate today by a vote of 47 to 4. This bill will preserve consumer protections as part of the Federal Electronic Funds Act (EFTA). Continue reading “Bill Protecting Consumer Electronic Fund Transfers Passes the Senate”
Sen. Loudermilk Sponsors the Taxpayer Relief Act
ATLANTA (March 26, 2013) – Sen. Barry Loudermilk (R- Cassville) sponsored Senate Resolution 594, also known as the “Taxpayer Relief Act” to encourage fiscally responsible state spending. Continue reading “Sen. Loudermilk Sponsors the Taxpayer Relief Act”
Bill Protecting Against Elder Abuse Passes Senate
ATLANTA (March 26, 2013) – The Georgia State Senate passed House Bill 78 today by a vote of 53 to 0. Carried in the Senate by Sen. Renee Unterman (R-Buford), this legislation would expand the penalties for individuals engaged in the sexual or financial exploitation of the elderly. House Bill 78 also makes crimes committed against the elderly punishable by a felony. Continue reading “Bill Protecting Against Elder Abuse Passes Senate”
Sen. Brandon Beach Sponsors Bill Revising Labor Laws to Protect Employees
ATLANTA (March 26, 2013) – The Georgia State Senate passed House Bill 361 today by a vote of 36-16. HB 361, sponsored in the Senate by Senator Brandon Beach (R-Alpharetta), prohibits certain acts involving labor unions and collective bargaining. This was Sen. Beach’s first bill on the Senate floor, and as tradition he was given a hard time by colleagues during the introduction of the bill. Continue reading “Sen. Brandon Beach Sponsors Bill Revising Labor Laws to Protect Employees”
Sen. Hufstetler Carries Local and Healthcare Bills in Senate
ATLANTA (March 25, 2013) – The Georgia State Senate passed three bills carried by Senator Chuck Hufstetler (R-Rome)in the remaining five days of the 2013 legislative session. The healthcare bills modernize medical terms and requirements while the local legislation allows more options for counties and municipalities. Continue reading “Sen. Hufstetler Carries Local and Healthcare Bills in Senate”