ATLANTA – State Representative Matt Hatchett (R-Dublin), Chairman of the House Majority Caucus, announces that the House Majority Caucus today unanimously adopted a caucus position supporting the COVID-19 testing protocols enacted by Speaker David Ralston (R-Blue Ridge).
“As a Republican caucus, we joined together to lend our support to Speaker Ralston and the policies he has enacted to keep everyone – legislators, staff, media and the public – safe when they have to come to our State Capitol,” said Chairman Hatchett. “I thank every member of our caucus who attended our meeting for their confidence in our testing protocol.”
Today’s formal caucus position is the first adopted since the Republican members achieved a majority in the Georgia House of Representatives in 2005. The caucus position was sponsored by State Rep. Trey Kelley (R-Cedartown) who serves as the House Majority Whip.
“We felt it was important in light of recent events to make clear that we respect the rules of our House and those we have elected to enforce them,” said Whip Kelley. “I appreciate Speaker Ralston’s steadfast leadership and also thank our entire caucus for joining us in expressing their support.”
***Editor’s Note: A copy of the House Majority Caucus Position Statement is attached as a PDF file.
Representative Matt Hatchett represents the citizens of District 150, which includes Treutlen County and portions of Johnson and Laurens counties. He was elected to the House of Representatives in 2010 and currently serves as House Majority Caucus Chairman and Vice Chairman of the Rules Committee. He also serves on the Special Committee On Access to Quality Health Care and the Appropriations Subcommittee on General Government, as well as the Economic Development & Tourism, Energy, Utilities & Telecommunications, Ethics and Health & Human Services committees.
Representative Trey Kelley represents the citizens of District 16, which includes Polk County and portions of Bartow and Haralson counties. He was elected to the House of Representatives in 2012 and currently serves as House Majority Whip and Chairman of the Special Committee on Access to the Civil Justice System. He also serves on the Code Revision, Energy, Utilities & Telecommunications, Ethics, Health & Human Services, Rules, Higher Education, Judiciary and Ways & Means committees.
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