ATLANTA – The House Judiciary Non-Civil Committee passed House Bill 673, sponsored by State Representative John Carson (R-Marietta), Chairman of the House Study Committee on Distracted Driving, on Wednesday, Feb. 21, 2018. HB 673 would create a hands-free driving law in Georgia. Continue reading “Hands-Free Driving Legislation Passes Committee, Awaits House Floor Vote”
Rep. Houston Recognizes Eunice Mixon at the State Capitol
ATLANTA – State Representative Penny Houston (R-Nashville) led the Georgia House of Representatives on Thursday, February 8, 2018, in honoring Eunice Mixon with House Resolution 971. Mixon was recognized in the House Chamber of the Georgia State Capitol for being named the 2018 Distinguished Older Georgian. Continue reading “Rep. Houston Recognizes Eunice Mixon at the State Capitol”
Clayton County Legislative Delegation Holds Press Conference on Tax Legislation
ATLANTA – The Clayton County Legislative Delegation yesterday held a press conference in response to an earlier press conference by Governor Nathan Deal on proposed legislation to update Georgia’s tax code, House Bill 918. Continue reading “Clayton County Legislative Delegation Holds Press Conference on Tax Legislation”
National Military Updates and Impact on Georgia’s Military Installations
By State Representative Dave Belton (R-Buckhead)
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Education Legislation Co-Sponsored by Rep. Howard Passes House
ATLANTA – State Representative Henry “Wayne” Howard (D-Augusta) announced that the Georgia House of Representatives passed House Bill 740, legislation he co-sponsored, on Wednesday, February 14, 2018. The bill would require local school systems to conduct proper assessments prior to expelling or suspending students for five or more days. Continue reading “Education Legislation Co-Sponsored by Rep. Howard Passes House”