ATLANTA- Representative John Meadows (R-Calhoun) has been named chairman of the House Insurance Committee. House Speaker David Ralston (R-Blue Ridge) made the announcement during the first week of the legislative session. Continue reading “House Speaker David Ralston Names Rep. John Meadows Chairman of House Insurance Committee”
Rep. Carter Moves Up With New Committee Assignments
ATLANTA- Representative Amy Carter (D- Valdosta) gained new influential committee assignments last week when new House Speaker David Ralston (R-Blue Ridge) appointed her Secretary of the Higher Education Committee and gave her a position on the newly created Special Committee on Small Business Development and Jobs Creation. Representative Carter will also continue to serve on the Appropriations and Education Committees. Continue reading “Rep. Carter Moves Up With New Committee Assignments”
Rep. Jay Neal Sponsors Addiction Recovery Awareness Day
ATLANTA – On January 14, 2010, State Representative Jay Neal (R-LaFayette) introduced House Resolution 1126, declaring the day as Addiction Recovery Awareness Day at the Georgia state Capitol. The resolution was just one part of an entire day aimed at educating Georgians about the importance of addiction prevention, treatment and recovery services in Georgia. Continue reading “Rep. Jay Neal Sponsors Addiction Recovery Awareness Day”
House Speaker David Ralston Announces the Formation of the Special Committee on Small Business Development and Job Creation
ATLANTA- On Friday January 15th, House Speaker David Ralston (R-Blue Ridge) announced the formation of the Special Committee on Small Business Development and Job Creation— a new standing committee in the Georgia House of Representatives. Continue reading “
House Speaker David Ralston Announces the Formation of the Special Committee on Small Business Development and Job Creation
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Rep. Allen Peake Proposes Legislation to Prohibit Texting while Driving
ATLANTA— Last week state Representative Allen Peake (R-Bibb County) introduced House Bill 938, legislation that prohibits texting while driving. Under the legislation anyone found guilty of writing, sending, or reading a text-based communication on a wireless telecommunications device would be issued a fine of $50 to $100 and have a two point penalty added to their drivers’ license. Continue reading “Rep. Allen Peake Proposes Legislation to Prohibit Texting while Driving”