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House Passes Legislation to Extend Credit for Time Served to Juveniles
ATLANTA — The Georgia House of Representatives today passed House Bill 1144 by a vote of 118-34. Sponsored by Representative Mary Margaret Oliver (D-Decatur), HB 1144 allows juveniles to receive credit for time served while being held in detention. Under current law, adults receive such credit, but juveniles do not. Continue reading “
House Passes Legislation to Extend Credit for Time Served to Juveniles
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Georgia House of Representatives Passes Senate Bill to Protect Georgia’s Water SupplyMeasure will protect water resources throughout the state
ATLANTA – The Georgia House of Representatives today passed Senate Bill 370 by a vote of 153-8. This legislation contains the same programs and requirements as House Bill 1094, the Georgia Water Stewardship Act, and will protect Georgia’s water supply through conservation efforts and new water saving initiatives. Continue reading “
Georgia House of Representatives Passes Senate Bill to Protect Georgia’s Water SupplyMeasure will protect water resources throughout the state
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Representative Powell and Representative Harden to Hold Press Conference on Interbasin Water Transfers
ATLANTA – State Representatives Alan Powell (D-Hartwell) and Michael Harden (R-Toccoa) will hold a press conference TOMORROW, Thursday, March 18, 2010, at 12:30 PM in Room 610 of the Coverdell Legislative Office Building. The representatives will discuss House Bill 1301, legislation which will require a permit for interbasin water transfers. Continue reading “
Representative Powell and Representative Harden to Hold Press Conference on Interbasin Water Transfers
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Representative Tom Knox Files Legislation to Remove 4-H from Control of the Board of Regents
Program will be administered by the Department of Agriculture
ATLANTA — State Representative Tom Knox (R-Cumming) today introduced a constitutional amendment to give the General Assembly more control over the state’s 4-H program by removing it from the Board of Regents. Under House Resolution 1590, 4-H will be administered by the Department of Agriculture. Continue reading “
Representative Tom Knox Files Legislation to Remove 4-H from Control of the Board of Regents
Program will be administered by the Department of Agriculture
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House Passes Legislation to Allow Local Governments to Expand Freeport Exemptions
ATLANTA – The Georgia House of Representatives today passed House Bill 1082 by a vote of 151-4. Sponsored by Representative Jay Powell (R-Camilla), HB 1082 is aimed at allowing local governments to expand Freeport ad valorem exemptions to all types of business inventory. Continue reading “
House Passes Legislation to Allow Local Governments to Expand Freeport Exemptions
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