ATLANTA— State Representative Valencia Stovall (D-Lake City) will lead the Georgia House of Representatives in recognizing Christopher and Kyle Massey on Thursday, February 18, 2016. Continue reading “Rep. Stovall to Welcome Christopher and Kyle Massey to State Capitol”
Fighting for the Concept of Innocent Until Proven Guilty
By State Representative Scot Turner (R-Holly Springs)
Civil Asset Forfeiture, or CAF, is a process whereby law enforcement takes permanent possession of property they suspect is either the proceeds of, or assisting with a criminal enterprise. Continue reading “Fighting for the Concept of Innocent Until Proven Guilty”
Rep. Dee Dawkins-Haigler to Host Town Hall Meeting
ATLANTA – State Representative Dee Dawkins-Haigler (D-Lithonia) will host a town hall meeting on Tuesday, February 16, 2016 at 6:00 p.m. at the Salem Panola Library to provide a mid-term update on the 2016 legislative session and discuss the proposed City of Stone-Crest.
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Rep. Jay Powell Introduces Bills to Change Local Tax Negotiation Policies Between Cities and Counties
ATLANTA – State Representative Jay Powell (R-Camilla), Chairman of the Ways and Means Committee, which sets all tax policy in the House, introduced House Resolution 1344 and House Bill 1055, a constitutional amendment and enabling legislation, on Thursday, February 11, 2016. Continue reading “Rep. Jay Powell Introduces Bills to Change Local Tax Negotiation Policies Between Cities and Counties”
Raffensperger, Rynders’ Bill Puts Georgians First
ATLANTA – State Representatives Brad Raffensperger (R-Johns Creek) and Ed Rynders (R- Albany) today announced that the House Governmental Affairs Committee passed House Bill 781 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 “Raffensperger, Rynders’ Bill Puts Georgians First”