[ale] SB 315 Major Update (Important!)

[Jeff Layton]

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> They do a lot of stupid things in the regular hours too.
>
> Punishing the state's biggest employer and therefore a huge revenue generator because it chooses to dissociate itself from an organization that pays no taxes (and in fact is likely tax exempt) is incredibly stupid and shows you who has bought our next would be governor not to mention many legislators.
>
> Whichever side of the debate you're on you should be able to see the lunacy in this.   The fact that it may also help kill the idea of yet another large employer from deciding on Atlanta makes it even more insane.
>
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> -----Original Message-----
> From: Ale [mailto:ale-bounces at ale.org] On Behalf Of James Taylor via Ale
> Sent: Monday, March 05, 2018 11:19 AM
> To: Atlanta Linux Enthusiasts; Scott M. Jones
> Subject: Re: [ale] SB 315 Major Update (Important!)
>
> I wouldn't breathe to freely until the session closes.
> They do a lot stupid things in the closing hours.
> -jt
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> James Taylor
> 678-697-9420
> james.taylor at eastcobbgroup.com
>
>
>
>>>> "Scott M. Jones via Ale" <ale at ale.org> 3/5/2018 9:01 AM >>>
> EFGA is releasing the following statement today.
>
> https://www.ef-georgia.org/index.php/press-releases/10-georgia-sb-315-announcement.html
>
> FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE -- MONDAY, MARCH 5, 2018
>
> Electronic Frontiers Georgia is very pleased to announce the filing of
> Georgia Senate Resolution 929. This resolution creates a joint study
> committee on cyber-security legislation and is to be empaneled in the
> Spring and Summer of 2018, with a final report due by December 1st,
> 2018, which could recommend future legislation for the 2019 legislative
> season.
>
> At this point, Electronic Frontiers Georgia believes that as a result of
> the resolution above, all progress with Senate Bill 315 (a.k.a. SB 315)
> has stopped, and the bill is effectively dead in its current form.
>
> Electronic Frontiers Georgia wishes to give thanks to everyone who
> participated in the mass expression of concern over this bill.
> Everything helped, from visits to the Capitol and in-person visits to
> legislators, to phone calls, emails, articles, and even retweets. The
> single most important thing in stopping this bill was everything!
>
> Electronic Frontiers Georgia will be watching over the final 10 or so
> days of the 2018 legislative season for any developments, or
> re-emergence of anything like SB 315, but at this point, we believe it
> will not advance further. It is no longer necessary to contact members
> of the House Judiciary Non-Civil Committee, but it is always a good idea
> to contact your own legislators and let them know of your concerns.
>
> SR 929 states, "In addition, the Speaker of the House of Representatives
> shall appoint a citizen member of the committee who is knowledgeable in
> the area of cyber security and cyber security policy." We are hopeful
> for a truly influential thought leader with a Georgia connection to fill
> this role. If you have any suggestions please contact us via our About
> Us page.
>
> Once again, we thank everyone who played a role in achieving this
> result. The price of freedom truly is eternal vigilance.
>
> R.I.P. SB 315, b. 2017, d. 2018
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