ATLANTA – The Georgia House of Representatives unanimously passed House Bill 742, sponsored by State Representative David Knight (R-Griffin), on Thursday, January 28, 2016. HB 742 is an annual Internal Revenue Code (IRC) update and makes changes to Georgia’s tax code to comply with the recently updated federal tax code. Continue reading “Rep. David Knight’s Tax Legislation Passed in House”
Georgia Needs a New EPD Buffer Provision
By State Representative Debbie Buckner (D-Junction City)
As a member of the Georgia House of Representatives who cares about both my constituents and our environment, I take seriously the Georgia Supreme Court’s statement in the June 2015 ruling of Turner v. Georgia River Network, Continue reading “Georgia Needs a New EPD Buffer Provision”
Rep. Darlene Taylor Attends Joint Counter-Terrorism Meeting
ATLANTA – State Representative Darlene Taylor (R-Thomasville) recently attended a joint counter-terrorism meeting, which included members of the House Appropriations Public Safety Subcommittee, Chaired by Rep. Andy Welch (R-Locust Grove), and members of the House Public Safety and Homeland Security Committee, Chaired by Rep. Alan Powell (R-Hartwell). Continue reading “Rep. Darlene Taylor Attends Joint Counter-Terrorism Meeting”
Rep. Belton Honors Public Safety Heroes from Morgan County
ATLANTA – State Representative Dave Belton (R-Buckhead) recently honored three public safety officers for their assistance during a fatal incident in Morgan County last Halloween. Continue reading “Rep. Belton Honors Public Safety Heroes from Morgan County”
Rep. Strickland Files Bill to Prohibit Discrimination in High School Athletic Memberships
ATLANTA – State Representative Brian Strickland (R-McDonough) yesterday filed House Bill 870 to prevent discrimination within high school athletic memberships. The bill addresses the Georgia High School Association’s restriction of certain Georgia private schools from participating in athletic events with other private and public institutions. Continue reading “Rep. Strickland Files Bill to Prohibit Discrimination in High School Athletic Memberships”