ATLANTA – State Representative Rick Williams (R-Milledgeville) today announced that he will introduce legislation, Gracie’s Law, during the 2020 legislative session to prohibit discrimination against a potential organ transplant recipient based solely on a physical or mental disability. Continue reading “Rep. Rick Williams to Introduce Organ Transplant Antidiscrimination Legislation”
Speaker Ralston Announces House Committee Leadership Changes
Appoints Additional Members to House Appropriations Committee
ATLANTA – Speaker David Ralston (R-Blue Ridge) today announced changes in leadership positions of several House committees. The Speaker also appointed additional members to the House Appropriations Committee and its subcommittees. These changes were discussed with members of the House leadership team and are effective immediately. Continue reading “Speaker Ralston Announces House Committee Leadership Changes”
Rep. Ginny Ehrhart Announces Vulnerable Child Protection Act
ATLANTA – State Representative Ginny Ehrhart (R-Powder Springs) today announced that she will introduce the Vulnerable Child Protection Act during the 2020 legislative session. This legislation would make it a felony to perform radical surgery on, or administer drugs to, a minor child for the purpose of attempting to change a minor’s gender. Continue reading “Rep. Ginny Ehrhart Announces Vulnerable Child Protection Act”
Statement Released by Houston County Legislative Delegation on City of Warner Robins Charter Review by Carl Vincent Institute of Government
ATLANTA – State Representative Heath Clark (R-Warner Robins), chair of the Houston County Legislative Delegation, along with the members of the Houston County Legislative Delegation, today issued the following statement regarding the recent City of Warner Robins Charter 2019 Review performed by the University of Georgia’s Carl Vinson Institute of Government:
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Rep. Darlene Taylor Announces Second Round of Timber Tax Credits for Hurricane Michael Losses
ATLANTA – State Representative Darlene Taylor (R-Thomasville) today announced that the Department of Revenue (DOR) is now accepting a second round of applications for timber tax credits for citizens who incurred timber losses from Hurricane Michael. Continue reading “Rep. Darlene Taylor Announces Second Round of Timber Tax Credits for Hurricane Michael Losses”