ATLANTA (March 7, 2012) — Today, the Georgia State Senate passed Senate Resolution 673 authored by Sen. Bill Cowsert (R-Athens) with a vote of 30 to 20. The vote occurred in the waning hours of the 30th day of the 2012 Legislative Session. SR 673 petitions the United States Congress to call a convention for the purpose of proposing a balanced budget amendment to the Constitution of the United States of America. The resolution recommends that the total of all federal appropriations made by the Congress for any fiscal year may not exceed that total of all estimated federal revenue for that fiscal year. An exception would be made during the state of a national emergency.
Responsible Welfare Bill Passes Senate
ATLANTA (March 7, 2012) –The Georgia Senate passed SB 292, the Social Responsibility and Accountability Act, on Wednesday by a vote of 35 to 18. Sponsored by Sen. John Albers (R-Roswell), this legislation requires recipients of Temporary Assistance for Needy Families (TANF) to undergo drug screening to determine welfare eligibility.
Report from the Senate: Sen. Stone
By Sen. Jesse Stone (R-Waynesboro)
ATLANTA (March 7, 2012) – Wednesday marked a milestone in the 2012 session. With Crossover Day now upon us, the Senate has 10 days remaining to review legislation and pass a balanced budget for the next fiscal year.
Multi-State Health Care Coalition Bill Passes Senate
ATLANTA (March 7, 2012) – The Georgia Insurance Commissioner would be allowed to set coverage standards for the regional reciprocal sales of health insurance across state lines under SB 471, which passed the Senate today. The bill was sponsored by Sen. Judson Hill (R-Marietta) and will now transfer to the House of Representatives after a 36 to 16 vote.
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Bill Authorizing Georgia Weapons Carry Licenses for 18 to 21 Year Olds Passes Senate
ATLANTA (March 7, 2012) – Senate Bill 493, which authorizes properly trained 18 to 21 year olds to be issued a weapons carry license, passed the Georgia Senate today. The bill was sponsored by Sen. Barry Loudermilk (R-Cassville) and passed by a 41-13 vote.