Category: Legislature
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I’ll drink to that!
Last night the Georgia House passed SB10, making way for cities and counties to vote to allow Sunday package sales. Governor Deal has indicated that he WILL sign the legislation. As soon an November 2011, some voters will be able to vote. Looks like those holiday Sundays will be a lot livelier in some parts…
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Sunday Sales
SB 10 passed the Senate by a vote of 32-22. 5 Democrats voted against it: Brown (Macon), Fort (Atlanta), Davenport (Jonesboro), Davis (Augusta) and Jackson (Savannah). 1 Democrat abstained, Harbison (Columbus). Interestingly, with the exception of Davenport, all represent urban centers, where a local referendum would likely pass. I’ve already emailed my State Rep and…
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The fight for HOPE is heating up!
BREAKING: One student arrested, 15 given trepassing citations at HOPE debate today. Some college students were tossed out of the Senate gallery Wednesday for disrupting the debate on the massive overhaul to the HOPE scholarship. Students hissed when lawmakers mentioned changes they didn’t like and snapped for those they supported. Some chanted: “Kill the bill!” After…
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Open Records Act
Sam Olens thinks “too many government agencies are not taking [the Open Records Act] seriously enough.” True enough. As it stands, the maximum fine for a violation of the Open Records Act is $100, and for a violation of the Open Meetings Act it’s $500. Olens said he wants the maximum penalties for both to…
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From the Tip Line: SB63 Medicaid “Smart Card” has “issues”
A smart reader sent this. I am a political science student and like to keep up with whats happening under the Gold Dome during session. Earlier this week I saw a Senate Press Conference concerning SB 63. SB 63 would establish a new ID card for Medicaid and Peach care patients. This proposed “smart” card…