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School Board Being Sued

By Tom, on February 4th, 2010%

The Dougherty County School Board has found itself on the wrong side of a lawsuit,one filed by WALB, WFXL, and the Albany Herald. The School Board’s own attorney, Tommy Coleman, has said that the Board broke the law by not releasing the names of all the “finalists” despite there actually having been several others besides current pick Joshua Murfree.

This could delay Murfree’s hiring significantly.

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DoCo School Board Antics…enough reason to leave town.

By Tom, on February 4th, 2010%

With their knowingly illegal acts yesterday, the School Board drove another nail in the coffin for Albany and Dougherty County as far as many people are concerned. For the record, I’m one of them. Maybe it’s just me, but until we find people who are qualified for office, we will never get out of the mess we’re in. Continue reading DoCo School Board Antics…enough reason to leave town.

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On the Floor Today: Thursday, February 4, 2010

By Jeff, on February 4th, 2010%

Senate (link)

  • SB 235, Senator Chip Pearson’s Microchip Consent Act
  • SB 324, Senator Johnny Grant’s bill allowing the Georgia Peace Officer Standards and Training Council to impose administrative fees
  • Consent Calendar for Privileged Resolutions

Jeff’s Thoughts: 235 is a solution looking for a problem. 324 is a tax increase on cops.

House (link)

  • HB 54, Rep John Lunsford’s bill regarding survivor benefits under the Georgia Judicial Retirement System
  • HB 486, Rep John Meadow’s bill regarding the Superior Court Clerks’ Retirement Fund of Georgia

C/P Georgia Legislative Watch

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In Committee Today: Thursday, February 4, 2010

By Jeff, on February 4th, 2010%

Senate Appropriations Public Safety Subcommittee (pdf)

  • SR 570, Senator Nan Orrock’s resolution expressing support of comprehensive immigration reform

Senate Higher Education Committee (pdf)

  • SB 340, Senator Seth Harp’s bill regarding reporting systems for determining HOPE eligibility
  • SB 341, Senator Seth Harp’s bill regarding HOPE GED vouchers

Senate Regulated Industries and Utilities Committee (pdf)

  • HB 168, Rep ‘s bill to modernize competition on telecommunications

Senate Judiciary Committee (pdf)

  • SB 300, Senator Ronald Ramsey’s bill regarding the “Consent Loophole”
  • HB 185, Rep Wendell Willard’s bill regarding emergency powers of the Chief Judge of the Court of Appeals

Senate Health and Human Services Committee (pdf)

  • SB 344, Senator Lee Hawkins’ ‘Health Share’ Volunteers in Medicine Act
  • SR 915, Senator Judson Hill’s resolution urging Congress to ignore recent guidelines for breast cancer screenings

House Ways and Means Ad Valorem Tax Subcommittee (link)

  • HB 963, Rep Larry O’Neal’s bill regarding ad valorem tax technical corrections
  • HB 1028, Rep Jay Roberts’ bill regarding changes to the Forestland Protection Act

House Public Safety and Homeland Security Committee (link)

  • HB 51, Rep Burke Day’s bill regarding bingo games
  • HB 958, Rep Burke Day’s bill allowing security guards of the Georgia Ports Athority to enforce traffic laws
  • HB 981, Rep Chambers’ bill allowing law enforcement vehicles to be painted a solid color
  • HB 1033, Rep Rob Teilhet’s bill mandating DNA collection upon arrest

House Education Committee (link)

  • SB 84, Senator Bill Heath’s bill regarding local school boards
  • HB 908, Rep David Casas’ bill temporarily suspending several provisions of the Quality Basic Education Act

Note: This is the first agenda I’ve seen with any explanation of the thoughts of the Chair, and I recommend checking out the link.
Continue reading In Committee Today: Thursday, February 4, 2010

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