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Representative Powell and Representative Harden to Hold Press Conference on Interbasin Water Transfers
ATLANTA – State Representatives Alan Powell (D-Hartwell) and Michael Harden (R-Toccoa) will hold a press conference TOMORROW, Thursday, March 18, 2010, at 12:30 PM in Room 610 of the Coverdell Legislative Office Building. The representatives will discuss House Bill 1301, legislation which will require a permit for interbasin water transfers. Continue reading “
Representative Powell and Representative Harden to Hold Press Conference on Interbasin Water Transfers
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Representative Tom Knox Files Legislation to Remove 4-H from Control of the Board of Regents
Program will be administered by the Department of Agriculture
ATLANTA — State Representative Tom Knox (R-Cumming) today introduced a constitutional amendment to give the General Assembly more control over the state’s 4-H program by removing it from the Board of Regents. Under House Resolution 1590, 4-H will be administered by the Department of Agriculture. Continue reading “
Representative Tom Knox Files Legislation to Remove 4-H from Control of the Board of Regents
Program will be administered by the Department of Agriculture
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House Passes Legislation to Allow Local Governments to Expand Freeport Exemptions
ATLANTA – The Georgia House of Representatives today passed House Bill 1082 by a vote of 151-4. Sponsored by Representative Jay Powell (R-Camilla), HB 1082 is aimed at allowing local governments to expand Freeport ad valorem exemptions to all types of business inventory. Continue reading “
House Passes Legislation to Allow Local Governments to Expand Freeport Exemptions
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House Passes Legislation to Help Return Missing Pets to Their Homes
ATLANTA – The Georgia House of Representatives today unanimously passed House Bill 1106. Sponsored by Representative Gene Maddox (R-Cairo), HB 1106 requires animal shelters to scan animals for microchips.
“Since so many pets are now being implanted with microchips, occasionally some are being picked up by animal control,” said Representative Maddox. “Scanning will help return animals to their homes and save them from being unnecessarily euthanized.” Continue reading “
House Passes Legislation to Help Return Missing Pets to Their Homes
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Georgia House Passes Legislation to Help State Capture Delinquent Tax Revenue Chairman Larry O’Neal carries two measures to help state catch tax scofflaws
ATLANTA – The Georgia House of Representatives today passed House Bills 982 and 1188 to help the state catch tax cheats and capture unpaid revenue. Continue reading “
Georgia House Passes Legislation to Help State Capture Delinquent Tax Revenue Chairman Larry O’Neal carries two measures to help state catch tax scofflaws
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