ATLANTA – The Georgia Senate today unanimously passed House Bill 200 by a vote of 50 to 0, showing broad bipartisan support for the measure. Introduced by State Representative Edward Lindsey (R-Atlanta), HB 200 targets criminals engaged in the trafficking of persons for sexual servitude. Continue reading “House Legislation Targeting Human Trafficking Makes it Through Senate”
Lowndes County Legislative Delegation Announces Expansion of Lowndes County Board of Commissioners
ATLANTA – The Lowndes County Legislative Delegation today announced the expansion of the Lowndes County Commission through the passage of Senate Bill 16. Continue reading “Lowndes County Legislative Delegation Announces Expansion of Lowndes County Board of Commissioners”
House Passes Legislation to Protect Georgians Against Threats from Celebratory Gunfire
ATLANTA – The Georgia House of Representatives today passed House Resolution 341 by a vote of 139 to 23. Continue reading “House Passes Legislation to Protect Georgians Against Threats from Celebratory Gunfire”
Representatives Respond to Protest Against Common Sense Immigration Reform
ATLANTA – State Representatives Matt Ramsey (R-Peachtree City), Rich Golick (R-Smyrna), Alex Atwood (R-Brunswick), Allen Peake (R-Macon), Christian Coomer (R-Cartersville), and Ed Setzler (R-Acworth) released the following joint statement today in response to the illegal immigration protesters at the state Capitol: Continue reading “Representatives Respond to Protest Against Common Sense Immigration Reform”
House Speaker David Ralston Announces Appointments to the Georgia Firefighter Standards and Training Council
ATLANTA— House Speaker David Ralston (R-Blue Ridge) today announced appointments to the Georgia Firefighter Standards and Training Council. The appointments were made pursuant to O.C.G.A. §25-4-3. Continue reading “House Speaker David Ralston Announces Appointments to the Georgia Firefighter Standards and Training Council”