ATLANTA – Representative Penny Houston (R-Nashville) has been appointed Vice-Chairman of the Special Appropriations Subcommittee on the Department of Human Resources Governance. Continue reading “Rep. Houston Named Vice-Chair of Special Appropriations Subcommittee”
Rep. Jones Introduces “Move On When Ready” Act
ATLANTA – Last week Representative Jan Jones (R-Milton) introduced House Bill 149 (HB 149). This legislation will allow 11th and 12th grade public school students to transfer to a college or technical school to complete high school while receiving credit towards a higher degree. Continue reading “Rep. Jones Introduces “Move On When Ready” Act”
REPRESENTATIVE TOM GRAVES INTRODUCES ZERO BASED BUDGETING ACT
ATLANTA — Georgia State Representative Tom Graves (R-Ranger) has authored HB 44, legislation that would require the Governor to present a Zero-Based budget to the General Assembly each year. Continue reading “REPRESENTATIVE TOM GRAVES INTRODUCES ZERO BASED BUDGETING ACT”
Representative Charlice Byrd Elected Chairman of the Cherokee County Delegation
ATLANTA- Last week Representative Charlice Byrd (R- Woodstock) was elected Chairman of the Cherokee County Delegation. As Chairman, she will lead the delegation in all issues directly effecting Cherokee County. Continue reading “Representative Charlice Byrd Elected Chairman of the Cherokee County Delegation”
House Transportation Chairman Vance Smith Introduces Georgia 20/20 Statewide Transportation Act
Statewide Improvement and Funding Act to meet Georgia’s Transportation Needs
ATLANTA- Today House Transportation Committee Chairman Vance Smith, Jr. (R-Pine Mountain) introduced the Georgia 20/20 Statewide Transportation Act. The 20/20 Act offers a clear vision for the state’s transportation needs. It also puts accountability and transparency measures in place to ensure the revenues are dedicated to an approved transportation project list. If passed by the General Assembly, Georgians will vote in November 2010 to approve a ten year one percent statewide transportation sales tax that will expire at the end of year 2020. Continue reading “House Transportation Chairman Vance Smith Introduces Georgia 20/20 Statewide Transportation Act”