ATLANTA – State Representative Sandra Scott (D-Rex) recently introduced House Bill 766, legislation which would allow college athletes to receive a postgraduate stipend for participating in certain athletic events. Continue reading “Rep. Scott Introduces Legislation to Create Postgraduate Stipends for Student Athletes”
Rep. Carson Announces Reduced Traffic Fatalities, Continues Work to Reduce Distracted Driving
ATLANTA – State Representative John Carson (R-Marietta) today announced that traffic fatalities in Georgia have decreased since passage of the Hands-Free law, and he will pursue legislation during the 2020 legislative session to further reduce distracted driving in our state. Continue reading “Rep. Carson Announces Reduced Traffic Fatalities, Continues Work to Reduce Distracted Driving”
Rep. Gullett Sponsors Resolution Recognizing 9-1-1 and Public Safety Telecommunicators as First Responders
ATLANTA – State Representative Joseph Gullett (R-Dallas) recently sponsored House Resolution 885, which recognizes 9-1-1 and public safety telecommunicators as first responders in Georgia. The Georgia House of Representatives adopted HR 885 on Tuesday, January 14, 2020. Continue reading “Rep. Gullett Sponsors Resolution Recognizing 9-1-1 and Public Safety Telecommunicators as First Responders”
Rep. Washburn Named Chairman of House Regulated Industries Subcommittee
ATLANTA – State Representative Dale Washburn (R-Macon) was recently named chairman of the House Regulated Industries Subcommittee on Regulatory Legislation by State Representative Alan Powell (R-Hartwell), chairman of the House Regulated Industries Committee. Continue reading “Rep. Washburn Named Chairman of House Regulated Industries Subcommittee”
Rep. Jeff Jones Announces Adoption of Resolution Supporting Military Operation that Neutralized Qasem Soleimani
ATLANTA – State Representative Jeff Jones (R-Brunswick) today announced that the Georgia House of Representatives adopted House Resolution 882 on Thursday, January 16, 2020, which urges the American people to support Commander-in-Chief, President Donald J. Trump, the U.S. Armed Forces and intelligence agencies on a recent military operation that resulted in the death of Qasem Soleimani. Continue reading “Rep. Jeff Jones Announces Adoption of Resolution Supporting Military Operation that Neutralized Qasem Soleimani”