ATLANTA – The Georgia House of Representatives’ Committee on Assignments named State Representative J. Collins (R-Villa Rica) as the Chairman of the House Public Safety & Homeland Security Committee. Rep. Collins will also serve as Secretary of the Juvenile Justice Committee, as well as a member of the Special Committee on Access to the Civil Justice System, Appropriations Subcommittee on Transportation, and Governmental Affairs committees.
“I am honored to serve as the chairman for such an important committee in the People’s House,” said Rep. Collins. “I want to thank Speaker Ralston for his confidence in me, and I look forward to ensuring that we pass meaningful legislation that not only protects our constituents but also supports our public safety personnel who serve and protect us each and every day.”
The House Public Safety & Homeland Security Committee handles legislation pertaining to law enforcement and safety issues facing Georgia.
The House Committee on Assignments, chaired by House Speaker David Ralston (R-Blue Ridge), is charged with making all House committee assignments for the members of the Georgia House of Representatives.
For a complete list of all House committee assignments, please click here.
Representative J. Collins represents the citizens of District 68, which includes portions of Carroll and Douglas counties. He was elected to the House of Representatives in 2016 and currently serves as Chairman of the Public Safety & Homeland Security Committee and Secretary of the Juvenile Justice Committee. He also serves on the Special Committee on Access to the Civil Justice System, Appropriations Subcommittee on Transportation, and Governmental Affairs committees.
###