ATLANTA – State Representative Barbara Sims’ (R-Augusta) standing in the House of Representatives took a step up today as new House Speaker David Ralston (R-Blue Ridge) appointed Sims to the influential Appropriations Committee. He also made Representative Sims a part of his newly created Special Committee on Small Business Development and Jobs Creation. Continue reading “Rep. Barbara Sims Promoted by New Speaker David Ralston”
Representative Calvin Hill Appointed Chairman of New Appropriations Subcommittee
ATLANTA – Today Speaker David Ralston announced the committee assignments for the 2010 legislative sessions. Representative Calvin Hill was appointed Chairman of the new Zero Based Budgeting Coordination Subcommittee of Appropriations. Continue reading “Representative Calvin Hill Appointed Chairman of New Appropriations Subcommittee”
Speaker David Ralston Rescinds Hawk Positions in Georgia House of Representatives
ATLANTA- In his first week as Speaker of the Georgia House of Representatives David Ralston (R-Blue Ridge) took a promised step to restore transparency and integrity to the House by rescinding the appointments of the Hawk positions. A Hawk serves as an ex officio member of all standing committees and subcommittees of the House and has a vote on all committees and subcommittees. Continue reading “
Speaker David Ralston Rescinds Hawk Positions in Georgia House of Representatives
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Statement of Speaker David Ralston Following the Resignation of Rep. Austin Scott as Chairman of the Governmental Affairs Committee
ATLANTA- Today Speaker of the Georgia House of Representatives David Ralston released the following statement regarding Rep. Austin Scott’s resignation as Chairman of the Governmental Affairs Committee in order to focus on his run for Governor of Georgia:
“I accept the resignation of Rep. Austin Scott from his position as chairman of the House Governmental Affairs Committee. I praise him for his statesman-like action for putting the House first. He has the qualities of a true leader that Georgians should be proud of. This action will enable him to spread his reform message across the State that I believe Georgians will find appealing. I look forward to working with Rep. Scott throughout the legislative session.”
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Georgia State Representative Penny Houston Delivers Nomination Speech for Representative David Ralston
ATLANTA— On Monday, January 11, 2010, Representative Penny Houston (R- Nashville) delivered the candidate’s speech on behalf of Representative David Ralston (R- Blue Ridge) during his election for Speaker of the Georgia House of Representatives. Forgoing his only opportunity to speak on his own behalf, Representative Ralston instead yielded his time to Representative Houston, trusting her with the final works of his candidacy. Continue reading “Georgia State Representative Penny Houston Delivers Nomination Speech for Representative David Ralston”