ATLANTA— The Georgia House of Representatives today passed House Bill 101 with a unanimous vote of 162 – 0. Introduced by state Representative Bubber Epps (R-Dry Branch), HB 101 would allow non-profits to sell food for short-term periods without needing a food service permit.
Rep. Jan Jones and North Fulton Legislators to Introduce Legislation Re-establishing Milton County
ATLANTA— Speaker Pro Tempore Jan Jones (R-Milton) announced today the introduction of a House resolution that would allow Georgia to re-establish Milton County. Representatives Harry Geisinger, Chuck Martin, Lynne Riley and Wendell Willard will also introduce separate, identical House resolutions. The original Milton County merged with Fulton County in 1931 to avoid bankruptcy during the Great Depression.
Rep. Sandra Scott Introduces Legislation to Prevent Employers from Accessing Employee Social Media Accounts
ATLANTA – State Representative Sandra Scott (D-Rex) today announced the introduction of House Bill 117, legislation prohibiting employers from requesting account information from current or prospective employees for the purpose of accessing personal social media. Continue reading “Rep. Sandra Scott Introduces Legislation to Prevent Employers from Accessing Employee Social Media Accounts”
Rep. Lindsey Introduces Legislation Aimed at Improving Georgia’s Water Systems
ATLANTA – State Representative Edward Lindsey (R-Atlanta) today announced the introduction of House Bill 199. This legislation would allow Georgia to utilize emerging technologies in water conservation by broadening the scope of the “Water Conservation and Drought Relief Act.”
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House Speaker David Ralston Announces Appointments to the Citizens Review Panel for the River Valley Special District
ATLANTA— House Speaker David Ralston (R-Blue Ridge) today announced the appointment of the following individuals to the Citizens Review Panel for the River Valley special district: