ATLANTA – The Georgia House of Representatives’ Committee on Assignments named State Representative Bill Hitchens (R-Rincon) as the Chairman of the House Defense & Veterans Affairs Committee. Rep. Hitchens will also serve as a member of the Appropriations Subcommittee on Transportation, Economic Development & Tourism, Public Safety & Homeland Security and Transportation committees. Continue reading “Rep. Bill Hitchens Named Chairman of House Defense and Veterans Affairs Committee”
Rep. Buzz Brockway Named Chairman of House Code Revision Committee
ATLANTA – The Georgia House of Representatives’ Committee on Assignments named State Representative Buzz Brockway (R-Lawrenceville) as the Chairman of the House Code Revision Committee. Rep. Brockway will also serve as a member on the Appropriations Subcommittee on Human Resources, Economic Development & Tourism, Education, Governmental Affairs and Insurance committees. Continue reading “Rep. Buzz Brockway Named Chairman of House Code Revision Committee”
Reps. Chandler and Turner Introduce Legislation to Protect Georgia Students from Sexual Misconduct
ATLANTA – State Representatives Joyce Chandler (R-Lawrenceville) and Scot Turner (R-Holly Springs) recently introduced House Bill 32, legislation which would prohibit sexual contact between school employees and students. Continue reading “Reps. Chandler and Turner Introduce Legislation to Protect Georgia Students from Sexual Misconduct”
The House Committee on Assignments Announces Committee Assignments for the 2017-2018 Legislative Term
ATLANTA – The House Committee on Assignments, chaired by Speaker David Ralston (R-Blue Ridge), announced committee assignments for the 2017-2018 term. Continue reading “The House Committee on Assignments Announces Committee Assignments for the 2017-2018 Legislative Term”
Rep. Waites to Introduce Anti-Shackling Legislation
ATLANTA – State Representative Keisha Waites (D-Atlanta) recently pre-filed House Bill 8 for the 2017 legislative session, legislation that would prohibit the use of restraints, including handcuffs and shackles, on pregnant inmates during labor, delivery or post-delivery recovery. Continue reading “Rep. Waites to Introduce Anti-Shackling Legislation”