ATLANTA – Representative Stephanie Stuckey-Benfield (D – Atlanta) introduced House Resolution 225, recognizing February 4, 2009 as “Girls and Women Sports Day” and commending Georgia’s outstanding female athletes. Along with the resolution, Rep. Benfield was joined at the Capitol by several of the finalists for the Georgia Intersports Network Awards. Among those recognized was Anne Barr, Commissioner of the Decatur Women’s Sports League. Continue reading “Local Female Athlete Recognized at Capitol”
House Agriculture Committee Announces Special Investigatory Subcommittee
ATLANTA – Today Representatives Billy Maddox (R-Zebulon) and Kevin Levitas (D- Atlanta) led a press conference announcing the creation of the Consumer Protection Investigation and Oversight Subcommittee. This subcommittee was appointed by House Agriculture and Consumer Affairs Committee Chairman Tom McCall (R- Elberton). Continue reading “House Agriculture Committee Announces Special Investigatory Subcommittee”
Representative Tom Graves Introduces Bill to Require Verification of Citizenship
ATLANTA—Georgia State Representative Tom Graves (R-Ranger) is the author of HR 12, a Constitutional Amendment that would require the General Assembly to pass legislation detailing the requirements for verification of citizenship when registering to vote. Continue reading “Representative Tom Graves Introduces Bill to Require Verification of Citizenship”
Rep. Jeff May to Chair Tax Reform Subcommittee
ATLANTA – Representative Jeff May (R-Monroe) has been appointed Chairman of the Ways and Means’ Subcommittee on Tax Reform. Continue reading “Rep. Jeff May to Chair Tax Reform Subcommittee”
Rep. Mark Hamilton to Help Lead Two Vital Subcommittees
ATLANTA- Representative Mark Hamilton (R- Cumming) has been appointed Chairman of the Employment Security and Unemployment Insurance Subcommittee. He has also been selected to be the Vice-Chairman of the Special Subcommittee on Transportation Funding. Continue reading “Rep. Mark Hamilton to Help Lead Two Vital Subcommittees”