ATLANTA (March 24, 2010) – Today the Senate took action to provide monetary incentives for local governments to utilize U.S. Immigrations and Customs Enforcement (ICE) Section 287(g) and Secured Communities programs by passing Senate Bill 385 (SB 385). State Sen. John Wiles (R-Kennesaw) sponsored the legislation to help relieve monetary burdens from local governments and the state by quickly turning criminal illegal aliens over to the proper federal authorities. The bill passed 37-11.
Chance: Senate Passes Energy Savings Performance Contracts
ATLANTA (March 24, 2010) – Today the Georgia Senate voted in favor of a Constitutional Amendment that would allow multiyear performance contracts for energy efficient or conservation improvement projects. Sen. Ronnie Chance (R-Tyrone) sponsored Senate Resolution 1231 allowing Energy Saving Performance Contracts (ESPC) if approved by Georgia citizens on the November 2010 ballot.
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Sen. Thomas Co-hosts Skin Cancer Awareness Day At the State Capitol
ATLANTA (March 24, 2010) – Sen. Don Thomas (R-Dalton) co-hosted Skin Cancer Awareness Day at the State Capitol today with the Atlanta Dermatological Association, the Georgia Society of Dermatologists and the Skin Cancer Awareness Network (SCAN) Foundation. This annual event is a chance for participants to be checked for skin cancer by professional dermatologists and they can learn about the signs and dangers of skin cancer. Continue reading “Sen. Thomas Co-hosts Skin Cancer Awareness Day At the State Capitol”
Senate passes Seat Belt Legislation
ATLANTA (March 24, 2010) – The Senate 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. SB 458 passed with a vote of 45-2. Continue reading “Senate passes Seat Belt Legislation”
Sen. Smith’s Bill to create new “Smash and Grab” crime passes Senate
ATLANTA (March 24, 2010) – In response to the rash of high profile “smash and grab” burglaries across the state of Georgia, the Georgia State Senate today unanimously voted in favor of Sen. Preston Smith’s (R-Rome) legislation to create a new crime for these burglaries that are taking a financial toll on Georgia’s retail industry.
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