ATLANTA (March 12, 2020) | Sen. Elena Parent (D – Atlanta), Sen. Sally Harrell (D – Atlanta) and Rep. Mary Margaret Oliver (D – Decatur) released the following statement on Senate Bill 507, which was filed today to consider bringing the Vista Grove area of DeKalb county under municipal ownership:
Continue reading “Sen. Elena Parent and Sen. Sally Harrell Introduce Senate Bill 507”Capitol Recap: Week 8
By: Sen. Larry Walker (R – Perry)
Activity in the Senate has been on a steady rise over the past few weeks and this week saw an expansion of that given that the legislation’s Crossover Day deadline is next Thursday. As a result, committees have held longer meetings, filled with extensive public testimony, to ensure we are crafting legislation that most effectively meets the needs of the people of Georgia. We have listened to your concerns, as well as your proposals, and have made good progress this week on bills that address these areas and will help local businesses and communities thrive.
Continue reading “Capitol Recap: Week 8”Senate Bill 397 Passes out of Committee
ATLANTA (March 6, 2020) | On Tuesday, the Senate Regulated Industries and Utilities Committee voted to pass Senate Bill 397, sponsored by Sen. Larry Walker (R – Perry). SB 397 would revise the standards of operation for Class B coin operated amusement machines (COAMs).
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ATLANTA (March 5, 2020) | On Monday, the Senate voted to pass Senate Bill 396, sponsored by Sen. Larry Walker (R – Perry). SB 396 would designate the pecan as the official state nut of Georgia.
Continue reading “Senate Bill 396 Passes out of the Senate”Sen. Harold Jones Introduces Bill to Assist Counties in Removing Blighted Malls and Shopping Centers
ATLANTA (February 27, 2020) | Sen. Harold Jones II (D – Augusta) recently introduced legislation which would assist counties in declaring and removing blighted property from their communities.
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