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Thursday, May 31, 2007

Perdue signs many bills on last day

Many new bills were signed into law Wednesday by Governor Sonny Perdue-among them:

One to protect the southern end of Jekyll Island from over-development. It allows for some revitalization of the island, while enforcing that no more than 35-percent can be developed.

A new cable TV law says cable operators can apply for a franchise through the state, and avoid a long process of making separate deals with individual counties and cities.

A pair of measures signed by Perdue involve private cities. It would allow developers the power to charge residents fees for many types of infrastructure improvements. Critics think it will give too much power to developers. The amendment must be approved by voter majority next year.

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