ATLANTA – State Representatives Sandra Scott (D-Rex), Kim Schofield (D-Atlanta) and David Wilkerson (D-Powder Springs) hosted the first of a series of virtual town hall meetings on the state of Georgia jails on Monday, Jan. 25, 2021. During this initial meeting, the legislators heard from those who have lost family members in Georgia jails, as well as addressed the need to have greater accountability to prevent future deaths.
Joint Statement from the House Majority Leader and Minority Leader
ATLANTA – House Majority Leader Jon Burns (R-Newington) and House Minority Leader James Beverly (D-Macon) today issued the following joint statement:
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Rep. Matt Barton Named Vice Chairman of House Motor Vehicles Committee
ATLANTA – The Georgia House of Representatives’ Committee on Assignments recently named State Representative Matt Barton (R-Calhoun) as the Vice Chairman of the House Motor Vehicles Committee. He will also serve as a member on the Appropriations Subcommittee on Human Resources, as well as the Health & Human Services, Industry and Labor, Small Business Development and Transportation committees.
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Georgia House Democrats to Hold Press Conference to Announce “Healthy Georgia” Legislative Agenda
ATLANTA – Members of the Georgia House Democratic Caucus (GHDC) will hold a press conference to announce the GHDC’s “Healthy Georgia” legislative agenda for health, jobs and prosperity for all Georgians on Thursday, January 28, 2021, upon adjournment of the House at the South Wing Steps of the State Capitol.
Rep. Rick Jasperse Named Chairman of the House Transportation Committee
ATLANTA – The Georgia House of Representatives’ Committee on Assignments named State Representative Rick Jasperse (R-Jasper) as the Chairman of the House Transportation Committee. Rep. Jasperse will also serve as Secretary of the Rules Committee, as well as a member of the Appropriations Subcommittee on Higher Education, Health & Human Services, Higher Education, Human Relations & Aging, Public Safety & Homeland Security, Regulated Industries, Special Rules, Agriculture & Consumer Affairs, and Education committees.
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