ATLANTA- House Speaker David Ralston (R-Blue Ridge) today announced the appointment of James Balli to the Immigration Enforcement Review Board. A brief biography for Mr. Balli is below: Continue reading “House Speaker David Ralston Appoints James Balli to the Immigration Enforcement Review Board”
Extended Statute of Limitations Bill Passes Out of House Judiciary Non-Civil Committee
ATLANTA— State Representative Jason Spencer (R-Woodbine) announces the House Judiciary Non-Civil Committee’s passage of House Bill 771 at the committee’s hearing on Tuesday, February 25. Sponsored by Rep. Spencer, HB 771 would extend the statute of limitations for civil action in childhood sexual abuse cases. Having now made its way through the committee process, HB 771 has the potential to be called for a floor vote on Monday, March 3, otherwise known as “Crossover Day.” Continue reading “Extended Statute of Limitations Bill Passes Out of House Judiciary Non-Civil Committee”
Georgia Golf & Travel Founder visits Rep. Kirby at State Capitol
ATLANTA – State Representative Tom Kirby (R-Loganville) recently welcomed Doug Hollandsworth, Founder of Georgia Golf & Travel LLC, to the State Capitol. Continue reading “Georgia Golf & Travel Founder visits Rep. Kirby at State Capitol”
Rep. Dee Dawkins-Haigler Celebrates District 91 Education Day
ATLANTA – State Representative Dee Dawkins-Haigler (D-Lithonia) recently honored local teachers, principals and PTA presidents at the State Capitol as part of District 91 Education Day. Continue reading “Rep. Dee Dawkins-Haigler Celebrates District 91 Education Day”
Rep. Mike Cheokas Announces House Bill 836 Signed into Law by Governor
ATLANTA — On Tuesday, February 25, 2014 Governor Nathan Deal signed House Bill 836 into law. This bill calls for local elections to fill the expired terms of four members of the Sumter County Board of Education from School Board Districts 1, 2, 4, and 6, as these districts existed as of December 31, 2013. Under this bill, newly elected members will take office immediately following the election and will serve for terms of office that will end on December, 31, 2014. This bill also states that the five current members of the Sumter County Board of Education who represent Districts 3, 5, 7, 8, and 9 shall serve out the remainder of their terms, which will also end on December, 31, 2014. Under HB 836, seven board members will be elected to Districts 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, and two at large during the nonpartisan general election in 2014. The new school districts mirror the current Sumter County Commission Districts. Continue reading “Rep. Mike Cheokas Announces House Bill 836 Signed into Law by Governor”