Legislation Sponsored by Loudermilk,Barry 52nd (7)

Date of Last Recorded Action: 5/2/2024

SB 0059 NegotiatingLicense Plates; require a sworn statement by an applicant for a tag renewal Loudermilk,Barry 52nd
2/9/2011 Senate Read and Referred -PUB SAF -
Clint Mueller Revenue & Finance Tags/Titles

SB 59 would require tag agents to obtain an affidavit from applicants seeking to have their tag renewed.  The applicant must swear that he or she has a valid Georgia driver's license or identification card.
SB 0060 OpposeCreate Loophole in Red Light Camera Law Loudermilk,Barry 52nd
2/9/2011 Senate Read and Referred -PUB SAF -
Debra Nesbit Econ. Dev. & Transportation Public Safety and Courts Traffic Enforcement

Vehicle owners who receive a citation for running a red light as a result of a photo taken by a red light camera may have the citation dismissed simply by submitting a notarized statement that they were not the driver of the vehicle at the time of the violation. SB 60 provides that the notarized statement contain a clear warning to the owner that making a false statement is a misdemeanor punishable by a fine between $100 and $1,000 and/or one year in jail. SB 60 also exempts those drivers caught on camera who are in a funeral procession.
SB 0098 OpposeFirearms - Allowed in County Government Buildings Loudermilk,Barry 52nd
3/22/2012 House Committee Favorably Reported PS&HS PUB SAF -
Firearms/Carry Laws General County Government Public Safety and Courts Todd Edwards
Current law exempts local government buildings from places where those with valid weapons carry licenses can carry firearms. A new substitute to SB 98 allows firearms in county, city and state government buildings and, furthermore, prohibits governments from banning them.  
 
The bill also preempts local governments from regulating any deadly weapons (swords, Chinese stars, nunchucks, etc.).  Because there is little state law regulating these types of weapons, they would become mostly unregulated.  Finally, local governments would be required make their "best efforts" to return forfeited or abandoned firearms to "innocent owners" although innocent owners is not defined and best efforts could prove costly.  If the innocent owner cannot be found, firearms must be disposed of by sale to licensed firearms dealers, importers or manufacturers.  County employees cannot purchase these firearms, nor could the county retain them.       
 
ACCG had compromised in good faith last session on a version of SB 98 which included permissive, acceptable language.  The bill proponents went back on this compromise with the surprise substitute unveiled and passed in the committee on Thursday.  ACCG objects to a blanket, preemptive allowance for firearms in local government buildings. 
 
 
SB 0142 OpposeEliminate the Use of Red Light Cameras Loudermilk,Barry 52nd
2/24/2011 Senate Read and Referred -PUB SAF -
Debra Nesbit Econ. Dev. & Transportation Public Safety and Courts Traffic Enforcement

This bill would eliminate the ability of counties or cities to use cameras to catch drivers running red lights.
SB 0454 EvaluatingTelecommunications; revise and update certain provisions; remove telegraph companies from jurisdiction of Public Service Commission Loudermilk,Barry 52nd
2/17/2012 Senate Read and Referred -RI&U -
Eminent Domain/Condemnation General County Government Shaun Adams Telecommunications
This bill remove telegraph companies from the jurisdiction of the PSC.
SB 0458 SupportIllegal Immigration Reform Revisions - Secure and Verifiable Documents by Mail Loudermilk,Barry 52nd
3/27/2012 House Postponed JudyNC JUDY -
General County Government Immigration Todd Edwards
SB 458 would have revised recent illegal immigration reform laws by allowing secure and verifiable documents to be submitted by mail (in addition to in-person and electronically) to meet SAVE requirements for receiving public benefits.  Futhermore, said documents would not have to be re-submitted by applicants renewing their benefit (i.e., business license or occupational tax certificate) with the same agency so long as the applicant has previously complied with submission requirements and is a U.S. citizen.  True to its word, the House refused to pass any illegal immigration legislation this session. 
SB 0493 NeutralGun Carry Permits - Authorize Those 18 and Over to Carry After Training Loudermilk,Barry 52nd
3/26/2012 House Committee Favorably Reported JudyNC JUDY -
Firearms/Carry Laws Public Safety and Courts Todd Edwards
This bill allows individuals between 18-21 to carry concealed firearms as long as they complete military training requirements and are not otherwise prohibited from possessing firearms.  
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