ATLANTA – State Representative Kevin Tanner (R-Dawsonville), chairman of the House Transportation Committee, announced that the Georgia General Assembly gave final passage to House Bill 930, legislation that creates a new regional governance structure for transit in the metropolitan Atlanta region. Continue reading “Rep. Tanner Announces Final Passage of Transit Legislation”
General Assembly Adjourns After Delivering Historic Victories for Georgia Families
The Office of Lt. Governor Casey Cagle and the Office of House Speaker David Ralston issued the following joint-statement: Continue reading “General Assembly Adjourns After Delivering Historic Victories for Georgia Families”
Reps. Spencer and Corbett and Sen. Ligon Announce Funding in State Budget for Kingsland Technical College
ATLANTA – State Representatives Jason Spencer (R-Woodbine) and John Corbett (R-Lake Park) and State Senator William Ligon (R-Brunswick) today announced that House Bill 684, the Fiscal Year 2019 (FY 2019) budget, includes funding for the Kingsland, Georgia, campus of Coastal Pines Technical College. Continue reading “Reps. Spencer and Corbett and Sen. Ligon Announce Funding in State Budget for Kingsland Technical College”
Rep. Howard Announces House Passage of Legislation to Regulate Boilers and Pressure Vessels
ATLANTA – State Representative Henry “Wayne” Howard (D-Augusta) today announced that the Georgia House of Representatives passed Senate Bill 353 by a vote of 164-2 on Wednesday, March 21, 2018. Sponsored in the House by Rep. Howard, SB 353 would provide the Safety Fire Commissioner with civil enforcement and penalty authority for violations of boiler and pressure valve regulations. Continue reading “Rep. Howard Announces House Passage of Legislation to Regulate Boilers and Pressure Vessels”
Rep. Gravley Announces Adoption of Israeli Relations Resolutions, Welcomes Israeli Council General to House Chamber
ATLANTA – State Representative Micah Gravley (R-Douglasville) today announced that the Georgia House of Representatives recently adopted House Resolutions 1469 and 1470, Israeli relations resolutions, on Monday, March 19, 2018. Rep. Gravley also welcomed Ambassador Judith Varnai Shorer, Consul General of Israel to the Southeastern United States, to the House Chamber on Wednesday, March 21, 2018. Continue reading “Rep. Gravley Announces Adoption of Israeli Relations Resolutions, Welcomes Israeli Council General to House Chamber”