ATLANTA— The Georgia House of Representatives today passed the Safe Carry Protection Act, House Bill 512, by a vote of 117-56. Introduced by state Representative Rick Jasperse (R-Jasper), this legislation would allow licensed weapons holders who have gone through the process of finger printing, a background check, and a mental health inquiry to obtain a Georgia Weapons License to carry their firearms in more places in Georgia than currently allowed by state law.
Rep. B.J. Pak Hosts Mayor Johnny Crist as Chaplain of the Day at Georgia House
ATLANTA – State Representative B.J. Pak (R-Lilburn) hosted Mayor Johnny Crist, the Mayor of Lilburn and former pastor of the Atlanta Vineyard Church, as the “Chaplain of the Day” for the Georgia House of Representatives on Thursday, March 7, 2013.
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House Passes Legislation to Enhance Consumer Protection
ATLANTA— The Georgia House of Representatives passed House Bill 289 with a vote of 175 – 1 on Tuesday, March 5, 2013. Introduced by state Representative Trey Kelley (R-Cedartown), HB 289 clarifies when remittance transfers will be applicable within the Uniform Commercial Code operating under the federal Electronic Fund Transfer Act, also known as the Dodd-Frank Act.
“This is an important piece of legislation because it works for both individuals and businesses,” said Rep. Kelley. “I am glad to help improve our state’s financial climate by providing necessary certainty to our financial institutions while being in tune with consumer needs which were damaged under the federal Dodd-Frank Act.”
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Rep. Atwood Sponsors Job Creating Tax Exemption
ATLANTA — The Georgia House of Representatives today passed House Bill 164 by a vote of 169-3, showing broad bi-partisan support for the bill. Introduced by state Representative Alex Atwood (R-Brunswick), HB 164 would make extend an existing sales tax exemption for aviation parts used to repair and maintain out-of-state airplanes that is scheduled to automatically expire on July 1, 2013.
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House Passes the Parent and Teacher Empowerment Act
ATLANTA — The Georgia House of Representatives passed House Bill 123, the Parent and Teacher Empowerment Act, by a vote of 97-74, on Tuesday, March 5, 2013. Introduced by State Representative Edward Lindsey (R-Atlanta), this legislation would allow parents of any traditional public school to petition their local school board to convert their school into a public charter school. This bill is intended to engage students, inspire teachers, and involve parents in their children’s education.
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