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Georgians Ride & Rally in Support of Alternative Transportation
ATLANTA — State Representative Wendell Willard (R-Sandy Springs) and other members of the Georgia House of Representatives yesterday were proud to host the fifth annual Georgia Rides to the Capitol event. The event was held to raise support for House Bill 988, legislation introduced by Willard that would require three feet of safe passing space between motor vehicles and cyclists. Continue reading “
Georgians Ride & Rally in Support of Alternative Transportation
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Representative Austin Scott Announces Bill to Remove Toll From GA-400
ATLANTA — State Representative Austin Scott today announced House Bill 1443, legislation to remove the toll on Georgia Highway 400. The legislation would also dismantle the State Road and Tollway Authority (SRTA), the agency responsible for overseeing and collecting the toll on GA-400. Continue reading “
Representative Austin Scott Announces Bill to Remove Toll From GA-400
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Representative Hill Comments on Legislation to Protect Georgians from Federal Health Care System
ATLANTA — After a final vote of 111-61, House Resolution 1086 failed to gain the 2/3 constitutional majority vote needed to pass the Georgia House of Representatives. Sponsored by state Representative Calvin Hill (R-Canton), HR 1086 is a constitutional amendment that would have given Georgians the opportunity to decide in the upcoming general election if individuals and companies should be allowed to opt out of the possible federal health care system currently under consideration by the United States Congress. The constitutional amendment would have also protected Georgia companies and citizens from prosecution if they choose to purchase health care services outside of the new healthcare system. Continue reading “
Representative Hill Comments on Legislation to Protect Georgians from Federal Health Care System
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Northeast Georgia State Representatives Introduce Legislation to Require Permit for Interbasin Transfers
ATLANTA — State Representatives Tom McCall (R-Elberton), Alan Powell (D-Hartwell) and Michael Harden (R-Toccoa), along with other Northeast Georgia State Representatives, announced today the filing of House Bill 1301, the River Basin Protection Act. This legislation requires a permit for interbasin water transfers. Continue reading “
Northeast Georgia State Representatives Introduce Legislation to Require Permit for Interbasin Transfers
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Rep. Dempsey Passes Specialty Tag Legislation to Fund Zoo AtlantaBill also helps historic African American sorority’s scholarship fund
ATLANTA – The Georgia House of Representatives today passed House Bill 1005 by a vote of 152 to 2. This legislation, introduced by state Representative Katie Dempsey (R- Rome), creates a specialty tag for Zoo Atlanta. In addition, the bill will allow the Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority to direct funds from the sale of their existing Georgia license plate to their educational scholarship fund. Continue reading “
Rep. Dempsey Passes Specialty Tag Legislation to Fund Zoo AtlantaBill also helps historic African American sorority’s scholarship fund
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