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Wednesday, March 2, 2005
Police-car proposal tabled
The Atlanta Journal-Constitution
The Senate met for three hours Wednesday and took up several bills.
Legislators spent the most time debating Senate Bill 64, a measure that would repeal a law requiring police cars to have blue lights on the roof.
Sen. John Douglas (R-Covington) introduced the bill. But several other senators, including both Republicans and Democrats, spoke out against the bill. Sen. John Wiles (R-Kennesaw) said the bill could put women in danger because they might be pulled over by someone who is not a police officer.
“I just think we’re going the wrong way if we’re concerned about protecting our women and children,” Wiles said.
Sen. Renee Unterman (R-Buford) also said she would not support the bill. “For the women of Goergia, I’m asking you to vote no.”
Douglas tabled the bill after the lengthy debate.
The Senate also took up a measure to prevent the taking and selling of female blue crabs bearing eggs. The proposal, Senate Bill 119, passed 49-0.
The Senate also approved Senate Bill 91, a measure to create a state-wide telecommunication system for the blind and visually impaired. The measure passed 53-0.
The Senate meets at 9 a.m. Thursday.
Senate Majority Leader Bill Stephens (R-Canton) announced the calendar for next week. The Senate will be in session for three days next week: Thursday, Friday and Saturday.
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