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Georgia Politics
/ 2 years agoCapitol Recap from Sen Larry Walker: Week Five
By: Sen. Larry Walker (R – Perry) The Senate is quickly approaching Crossover Day as we wrap up week five under...
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Georgia Politics
/ 2 years agoGeorgia Senate Passes Clarence Thomas Monument Bill
Today, the Georgia State Senate passed Senate Bill 69. Sponsored by Sen. Ben Watson (R – Savannah), it would provide placement...
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Georgia Politics
/ 2 years agoSenator Larry Walker Introduces Senate Bill “Back the Blue Act”
Secretary of the Senate Majority Caucus, Sen. Larry Walker (R – Perry), introduced Senate Bill 110, the “Back the Blue Act”...
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Georgia Politics
/ 2 years agoSenator John Albers Introduces Senate Bill “Georgia Door-To-Door Sales Act”
Last week, Sen. John Albers (R – Roswell) introduced Senate Bill 149, also known as the “Georgia Door-To-Door Sales Act.” “As...
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Georgia Politics
/ 2 years agoGeorgia Rep. Sandra Scott Introduces Criminal Justice Reform Package to Address Constituents’ Concerns
State Representative Sandra Scott (D-Rex) recently reintroduced her criminal justice reform legislative package during the 2023 legislative session. Rep. Scott first...
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Georgia Politics
/ 2 years agoSen. Bo Hatchett Introduces Legislation to Ban Purchases of Unauthorized Recyclable Materials
Senate Bill 60 would make it illegal to purchase or sell detached catalytic converters, used utility wire, or used copper that...
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Georgia Politics
/ 2 years agoSenator Max Burns Introduces Izzy’s Law – would require DPH to develop and make available a model aquatic safety plan for private swim instructors
On Wednesday, Sen. Max Burns (R – Sylvania) introduced Senate Bill 107, also known as Izzy’s Law. Izzy’s Law would require...
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Georgia Politics
/ 2 years agoSen. Chuck Payne to Represent Georgia as a Member of the Education Commission of the States
Sen. Chuck Payne (R – Dalton) has been appointed by Lt. Governor Burt Jones to represent the state of Georgia as...
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Georgia Politics
/ 2 years agoSenate Bill 1 Passes Senate and Sent to House, SB1 is a repealer on the prohibition on state and local governments from requiring proof of COVID vaccination for government services
SB 1 would remove the June 30, 2023 sunset on the existing Georgia law that prohibits state and local governments and...
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Georgia Politics
/ 2 years agoAn Update From Under the Gold Dome – President Pro Tempore Sen. John F. Kennedy
By: Sen. John F. Kennedy (R – Macon) On Monday, January 9, the Georgia General Assembly officially gaveled in to kick...