ATLANTA – State Representative John Carson (R-Marietta), Chairman of the House Study Committee on Distracted Driving, today announced that the Georgia House of Representatives passed House Bill 673 last night, the Hands-Free Georgia Act, by a vote of 151-20. This measure would create a hands-free driving law in Georgia. Continue reading “Rep. Carson’s Hands-Free Driving Bill Passes House”
Rep. Chandler Announces Retirement from General Assembly
ATLANTA – State Representative Joyce Chandler (R-Grayson) today announced that she will not seek re-election to the Georgia House of Representatives. Rep. Chandler will retire at the end of her current term after serving six years in the Georgia General Assembly. Continue reading “Rep. Chandler Announces Retirement from General Assembly”
House Passes Bills to Spur Rural Economic Growth
ATLANTA – The Georgia House of Representatives today passed House Bills 887 and 951, measures aimed at spurring economic growth in rural Georgia and products of the House Rural Development Council. HB 887 would establish the Georgia Communications Services Tax Act, and HB 951 would create the Center for Rural Prosperity and Innovation. Continue reading “House Passes Bills to Spur Rural Economic Growth”
House Passes Rep. Spencer’s Hidden Predator Act
ATLANTA – The Georgia House of Representatives today unanimously passed House Bill 605, the Hidden Predator Act, sponsored by State Representative Jason Spencer (R-Woodbine), by a vote of 170-0. HB 605 is the latest update to the Hidden Predator Act and would provide provisions that would hold negligent or grossly negligent individuals or entities who conceal child abuse accountable. Continue reading “House Passes Rep. Spencer’s Hidden Predator Act”
Rep. Tanner’s Transit Overhaul Bill Passes House
ATLANTA – State Representative Kevin Tanner (R-Dawsonville), Chairman of the House Transportation Committee, today announced that the Georgia House of Representatives passed House Bill 930 by a vote of 162-13. This measure would create a new regional governance and funding structure for transit in the metropolitan Atlanta region. Continue reading “Rep. Tanner’s Transit Overhaul Bill Passes House”