ATLANTA – State Representative B.J. Pak (R-Lilburn) received an “A+” from the Georgia Chamber of Commerce on its 2014 Legislative Scorecard. The Chamber’s scorecard grades Georgia lawmakers based on their votes on certain pro-business measures considered during the 2014 General Assembly session. Rep. Pak also received an “A+” for the 2013 General Assembly session last year. Continue reading “Rep. B.J. Pak Earns ‘A+’ from Georgia Chamber”
Rep. Calvin Smyre Comments on Statue of Martin Luther King, Jr. on Capitol Grounds Bill Signing
ATLANTA – State Representative Calvin Smyre (D-Columbus) commented today on Governor Nathan Deal signing into law House Bill 1080, legislation that authorizes the placement of a statue of Martin Luther King, Jr. on the grounds of the State Capitol. Sponsored by Rep. Smyre, Dean of the House, HB 1080 received bipartisan support from House and Senate leadership, as well as the Office of the Governor. HB 1080 was signed into law by Governor Deal on Tuesday, April 29, 2014 at a bill signing ceremony at the State Capitol. Continue reading “Rep. Calvin Smyre Comments on Statue of Martin Luther King, Jr. on Capitol Grounds Bill Signing”
Rep. Richard Smith earns “A+” from Georgia Chamber for 2014 Legislative Session
ATLANTA – State Representative Richard Smith (R-Columbus) received an ‘A+’ from the Georgia Chamber of Commerce on its 2014 Legislative Scorecard. The Chamber’s scorecard grades Georgia lawmakers based on their votes on certain pro-business measures considered during the 2014 General Assembly session. Continue reading “Rep. Richard Smith earns “A+” from Georgia Chamber for 2014 Legislative Session”
Rep. Calvin Smyre Comments on Statue of Martin Luther King, Jr. on Capitol Grounds Bill Signing
ATLANTA – State Representative Calvin Smyre (D-Columbus) commented today on Governor Nathan Deal signing into law House Bill 1080, legislation that authorizes the placement of a statue of Martin Luther King, Jr. on the grounds of the State Capitol. Sponsored by Rep. Smyre, Dean of the House, HB 1080 received bipartisan support from House and Senate leadership, as well as the Office of the Governor. HB 1080 was signed into law by Governor Deal on Tuesday, April 29, 2014 at a bill signing ceremony at the State Capitol. Continue reading “Rep. Calvin Smyre Comments on Statue of Martin Luther King, Jr. on Capitol Grounds Bill Signing”
Governor Signs HB 135, 494 Sponsored by Rep. Welch
ATLANTA—State Representative Andy Welch (R–McDonough) wrapped up a successful 2014 legislative session after Governor Deal signed into law two bills that Rep. Welch sponsored. House Bill 135 was signed into law on Tuesday, April 15 and 494 on Tuesday, April 29, 2014. Continue reading “Governor Signs HB 135, 494 Sponsored by Rep. Welch”