Tag: 2012 Georgia General Assembly
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Georgia Republicans to answer whether casinos should bail out HOPE
ATLANTA — Republicans heading to the polls tomorrow will have the opportunity to answer five non-binding questions, including one that essentially asks whether casino gambling could help save the HOPE Scholarship. Here are the five questions as they appear on the ballot: Should Georgia have casino gambling with funds going to education? Do you support…
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GDOT includes recycled tire rubber as alternative to oil-based polymers for asphalt
ATLANTA — The Georgia Department of Transportation (GDOT) has amended the state’s road construction specifications to include recycled tire rubber as an alternative to conventional oil-based polymers for road asphalt production, state officials said. Recycled tire rubber will be in widespread use as early as the 2012 paving season. Rubberized asphalt roads save money by…
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Deal signs measure banning synthetic marijuana
ATLANTA — Georgia Gov. Nathan Deal has signed into law a measure banning all forms of synthetic marijuana in Georgia. The legislation, Senate Bill 370, was named Chase’s Law in memory of Chase Corbitt Burnett. The 16-year-old honor student and soccer player, was found dead in a hot tub at his parent’s Fayette County home…
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Ga. Senate passes measure to curb pill mills
ATLANTA — The Georgia Senate has approved a measure aimed at stemming the spread of pill mills in the Peach State. The Senate voted 49-3 in favor of House Bill 972. Under the measure, which the state House previously approved, the Georgia Composite Medical Board would have the power to license and regulate pain management…
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Ga. legislature outlaws assisted suicides
ATLANTA — The Georgia Senate on Tuesday passed a measure prohibiting assisted suicide. House Bill 1114, which was previously approved by the state House, makes assisted suicide a felony punishable by up to 10 years in prison. The measure passed by a 48-1 margin. “This legislation was crafted to prevent unnecessary deaths as a result…
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Report from the Georgia Senate: Sen. Stone
By Georgia Sen. Jesse Stone, R-Waynesboro ATLANTA – We are now in the final stretch of the 2012 session. At the end of the 10th week, we have completed 33 legislative days. The Senate is now reviewing House bills and the 2013 Fiscal Year budget as Sine Die – the last day of session –…
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‘Black market tobacco sales create unfair competition’
ATLANTA – The Georgia House of Representatives last week passed a measure aimed at decreasing the sales of so-called “black market” cigarettes and cigars in Georgia. HB 1071, sponsored by state Rep. Penny Houston, R-Nashville, eliminates the lifetime license for retail sales of tobacco. Instead, the measure would, if signed into law, create a one-year…
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State Senate approves call for balanced federal budget
ATLANTA — The Georgia State Senate this week passed Senate Resolution 673 by a 30-20 margin, which calls for a balanced federal budget. Authored by Sen. Bill Cowsert, R-Athens, SR 673 petitions the United States Congress to call a convention for the purpose of proposing a balanced budget amendment to the Constitution of the United…
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Georgia Religious Employers Exempt from Mandate Requiring Contraception Coverage
ATLANTA – The Georgia Senate passed SB 460 on Wednesday by a vote of 38 to 15. Sponsored by Sen. Josh McKoon, R-Columbus, this measure exempts religious employers from the health insurance mandate requiring contraceptive coverage. “I am pleased Senate Bill 460 passed the Senate today,” McKoon said in a news release. “As a strong…
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Bill Authorizing Georgia Weapons Carry Licenses for 18 to 21 Year Olds Passes Senate
ATLANTA – The Georgia Senate today approved a bill that authorizes properly trained 18 to 21 year olds to be issued a weapons carry license. Senate Bill 493 passed by a 41-13 margin. “These young adults are able to fight for our country, vote and are entitled to many other adult privileges. It is…