ATLANTA— State Representative Andy Welch (R-McDonough) today announced the final passage of Senate Resolution 7 and Senate Bill 8 by the House and Senate last week. This legislation would establish a Safe Harbor for Sexually Exploited Children Fund Commission and toughen the fines and penalties against sex traffickers. Continue reading “Rep. Andy Welch Announces Final Passage of Senate Bill 8 and Senate Resolution 7”
Hidden Predator Act Passes Senate, Heads to Governor
ATLANTA – The Hidden Predator Act, or House Bill 17, received final passage today, the 40th and final day of the 2015 legislative session. Sponsored by State Representative Jason Spencer (R-Woodbine), House Bill 17 was passed in the Senate with slight changes on Tuesday, March, 31; the House then agreed to the Senate changes, sending HB 17 to Governor Deal for consideration. Continue reading “Hidden Predator Act Passes Senate, Heads to Governor”
Rep. Barry Fleming Announces $2 Million in State Budget for Harlem Library
ATLANTA – State Representative Barry Fleming (R-Harlem) today announced that the fiscal year 2016 state budget will include $2 million to fund construction for the new Harlem Library in the Greater Clarks Hill Regional library system in Columbia County. The House of Representatives gave final, unanimous, approval to the fiscal year 2016 budget, or HB 76, on Tuesday, March 31, 2015. Continue reading “Rep. Barry Fleming Announces $2 Million in State Budget for Harlem Library”
Rep. Beasley-Teague Hosts Phenomenal Trailblazers Luncheon
ATLANTA – State Representative Sharon Beasley-Teague (D-Red Oak) recently hosted the annual GA NOBEL Women “Phenomenal Trailblazers” ceremonial luncheon. The event recognized a group of women and men for their accomplishments in their communities and as leaders in today’s civil rights movement. Continue reading “Rep. Beasley-Teague Hosts Phenomenal Trailblazers Luncheon”
Camden County Legislative Delegation Announces $1.1 Million for Coastal Pines Technical College
ATLANTA – The Camden County legislative delegation, which includes State Representative Jason Spencer (R-Woodbine), Rep, John Corbett (R-Lake Park), and Senator William Ligon (R-St. Simons Island), announced today that the fiscal year 2016 state budget will include $1.1 million for planning and design costs for the Coastal Pines Technical College campus in Camden County. The funds will be used for planning of the architectural design of the Kingsland campus. Continue reading “Camden County Legislative Delegation Announces $1.1 Million for Coastal Pines Technical College”