ATLANTA — The Georgia House of Representatives today passed House Bill 1, or the Haleigh’s Hope Act, by a vote of 158-2. HB 1, sponsored by State Representative Allen Peake (R-Macon), would decriminalize the possession of medical cannabis in Georgia. Continue reading “Rep. Peake’s Medical Cannabis Legislation Passed by House”
House Republican Lawyers Respond to Mike Bowers’ Statement
ATLANTA— State Representatives Matt Ramsey (R-Peachtree City), Alex Atwood (R-St. Simons Island), Andy Welch (R-McDonough), Trey Kelley (R-Cedartown), Stephen Allison (R-Blairsville), Dusty Hightower (R-Carrollton), Christian Coomer (R-Cartersville), and Barry Fleming (R-Harlem) today released the following statement in response to former Georgia Attorney General Mike Bowers’ recent comments on religious freedom legislation: Continue reading “House Republican Lawyers Respond to Mike Bowers’ Statement”
Rep. John Carson Introduces the More Take Home Pay Act
ATLANTA — State Representative John Carson (R-Marietta) today announced the introduction of the More Take Home Pay Act, or House Bill 445. The More Take Home Pay Act reforms Georgia’s tax system by broadening the tax base and moving toward a more consumption-based model. Continue reading “Rep. John Carson Introduces the More Take Home Pay Act”
Rep. Robert Dickey Appointed to Joint Agricultural Exposition Authority Overview Committee
ATLANTA – House Speaker David Ralston (R-Blue Ridge) recently appointed State Representative Robert Dickey (R-Musella) to serve on the Joint Agricultural Exposition Authority Overview Committee. This committee is responsible for overseeing the Georgia Agriculture Exposition Authority and its management of the Georgia National Fairgrounds and Agricenter. Continue reading “Rep. Robert Dickey Appointed to Joint Agricultural Exposition Authority Overview Committee”
Rep. Chuck Martin Introduces Legislation to Clarify Consumers’ Ability to Buy Cars Directly From Manufacturer
ATLANTA – State Representative Chuck Martin (R-Alpharetta) recently introduced House Bill 393, legislation to make clear consumers can purchase automobiles directly from a manufacturer. Continue reading “Rep. Chuck Martin Introduces Legislation to Clarify Consumers’ Ability to Buy Cars Directly From Manufacturer”