By State Representative Jason Spencer (R-Woodbine)
The great American author and humorist Mark Twain once said, “No man’s life, liberty, or property is safe while the legislature is in session.” Continue reading “2016 Legislative Preview”
Rep. Raffensperger Pre-files Legislation Changing Eligibility Requirements for Public Office
ATLANTA – State Representative Brad Raffensperger (R-Johns Creek) recently pre-filed House Bills 719 and 720, companion legislation, for the upcoming 2016 legislative session. Continue reading “Rep. Raffensperger Pre-files Legislation Changing Eligibility Requirements for Public Office”
Rep. Waites Pre-Files Bill to Amend Fireworks Legislation
ATLANTA – State Representative Keisha Waites (D-Atlanta) today pre-filed legislation to amend the Fireworks Bill, HB 110, which was passed during the 2015 legislative session and legalized the sale and use of consumer fireworks in Georgia. Continue reading “Rep. Waites Pre-Files Bill to Amend Fireworks Legislation”
Joint House-Senate Task Force on Garnishment Reform Prepares Legislation for the 2016 Session
ATLANTA (December 30, 2015) | The Joint House-Senate Task Force on Garnishment Reform, co-chaired by Rep. Wendell Willard (R – Sandy Springs) and Sen. Jesse Stone (R – Waynesboro), has drafted legislation rewriting Georgia’s code related to garnishment. Continue reading “Joint House-Senate Task Force on Garnishment Reform Prepares Legislation for the 2016 Session”
Rep. Raffensperger Pre-files Resolution Capping Local Property Taxes
ATLANTA – State Representative Brad Raffensperger (R-Johns Creek) recently pre-filed House Resolution 965, legislation creating a constitutional amendment to provide for a local referendum in each county on the question of limiting increases in local property taxes. Continue reading “Rep. Raffensperger Pre-files Resolution Capping Local Property Taxes”