ATLANTA – Speaker David Ralston (R-Blue Ridge) released the following statement concerning the passing of State Representative Bob Bryant(D-Garden City) Continue reading “Statement from Speaker David Ralston on the Passing of State Representative Bob Bryant”
Rep. Bruce Williamson Supports Legislation to Change State’s Public Office Eligibility Requirements
ATLANTA – State Representatives Bruce Williamson (R-Monroe), a member of the House Governmental Affairs Committee, today expressed his support for House Bill 781, Continue reading “Rep. Bruce Williamson Supports Legislation to Change State’s Public Office Eligibility Requirements”
House Passes Rep. Atwood’s Legislation on Local Government Finances
ATLANTA – State Representative Alex Atwood (R-St. Simons Island) today commented on House Bill 851, legislation requiring county law libraries to conduct annual audits of their financial records. HB 851 unanimously passed the Georgia House of Representatives on Tuesday, February 23 and will now be considered by the Senate.
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Rep. Holcomb’s Pursuing Justice for Rape Victims Act Passes House
ATLANTA – The Georgia House of Representatives today unanimously passed House Bill 827, authored by State Representative Scott Holcomb (D-Atlanta). HB 827, The Pursuing Justice for Rape Victims Act, ensures the timely processing of rape kits and seeks to end the rape kit backlog in Georgia. Continue reading “Rep. Holcomb’s Pursuing Justice for Rape Victims Act Passes House”
Rep. Alex Atwood’s Marine Conservation Fund Legislation Passes House Committee
ATLANTA – State Representative Alex Atwood (R-St. Simons) today announced that the House Motor Vehicles Committee recently passed House Bill 736 out of committee, and the bill will now go before the Rules Committee for consideration before it can be eligible for a vote on the House floor. Continue reading “Rep. Alex Atwood’s Marine Conservation Fund Legislation Passes House Committee”