The Georgia Senate passed two measures Monday to bar top state and local elected officials from continuing to draw paychecks after being charged with a felony for abusing their office.

Legislation to clamp down on paying suspended state officials comes after it was recently revealed former state Insurance Commissioner Jim Beck has continued receiving his salary for nearly two years since being suspended following his indictment on felony fraud charges.

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