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House Passes Regulatory Reform Legislation
ATLANTA — The Georgia House of Representatives passed Senate Bill 148 on Tuesday, April 27, 2010, by a vote of 92-60. Carried in the House by state Representative Lynn Smith (R-Newnan), SB 148 will subject existing regulatory boards to periodic review by the Georgia Occupational Regulatory Review Council and allow the General Assembly to evaluate the efficiency of state agencies. Continue reading “
House Passes Regulatory Reform Legislation
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Georgia State Representative Elly Dobbs Volunteers for Dancing Stars of Atlanta
ATLANTA— State Representative Elly Dobbs (D–Atlanta) will compete as a celebrity dance contestant in Dancing Stars of Atlanta, a fundraising benefit for the Georgia Chapter of the Alzheimer’s Association. The event will be held at 6:00 PM on May 16, 2010 at the Foundry at Puritan Mill. Dancing Stars of Atlanta will feature 10 celebrity dancers paired with 10 professional dancers, all raising funds for the Alzheimer’s Association by gaining votes in a one night gala dance competition Continue reading “
Georgia State Representative Elly Dobbs Volunteers for Dancing Stars of Atlanta
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Georgia House of Representatives Passes Legislation to Expand Law Abiding Citizens’ Rights to Carry Firearms
ATLANTA — The Georgia House of Representatives passed SB 291 yesterday by a vote of 120-37. Carried in the House by state Representative Katie Dempsey (R-Rome), SB 291 updates Georgia’s concealed firearms laws. Continue reading “
Georgia House of Representatives Passes Legislation to Expand Law Abiding Citizens’ Rights to Carry Firearms
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Rep. Glanton’s Legislation to Allow Schools to Accept Donations for Field Trips Passes Senate
ATLANTA — The Georgia state Senate today unanimously passed House Bill 1200 by a vote of 44-0. Sponsored by Representative Mike Glanton (D-Ellenwood), HB 1200 allows school boards to solicit and accept donations from legal sources for field trips and other school-related purposes. Continue reading “
Rep. Glanton’s Legislation to Allow Schools to Accept Donations for Field Trips Passes Senate
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Crime Victims’ Bill of Rights Makes its Way to Governor’s Desk
ATLANTA – House Bill 567, an update to the Georgia Crime Victims’ Bill of Rights, received final passage with overwhelming bipartisan support on Wednesday, April 21, 2010. Sponsored by Representative Don Parsons (R-Marietta), HB 567 enhances and strengthens Georgia’s laws as they relate to crime victims. Continue reading “
Crime Victims’ Bill of Rights Makes its Way to Governor’s Desk
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