ATLANTA— State Representative Edward Lindsey (R-Atlanta) announced today the introduction of House Bill 804, legislation which would allow young victims to testify remotely in certain cases of abuse. Continue reading “Rep. Edward Lindsey Introduces Legislation to Allow Remote Testimony for Young Victims”
Rep. Calvin Smyre to be Inducted into International Civil Rights Walk of Fame
ATLANTA – State Representative Calvin Smyre (D-Columbus) will be inducted into the International Civil Rights Walk of Fame at the Martin Luther King, Jr. National Historic Site. The induction ceremony and unveiling of footprints are open and free to the public and scheduled for 10:00 a.m., Friday, January, 24, 2014. Continue reading “Rep. Calvin Smyre to be Inducted into International Civil Rights Walk of Fame”
Rep. Barbara Sims Named Chairman of State Properties Committee
ATLANTA – The Georgia House of Representatives’ Committee on Assignments named State Representative Barbara Sims (R-Augusta) as the Chairman of the State Properties Committee. Rep. Sims also serves as the Secretary of the Economic Development & Tourism Committee, and as a member of the Appropriations, Health & Human Services, Rules, Science and Technology, and Transportation committees. Rep. Sims previously served as the Chairman for the Information and Audits Committee. Continue reading “Rep. Barbara Sims Named Chairman of State Properties Committee”
Rep. Morris Introduces Legislation to Require Drug Tests for Food Stamps
ATLANTA — State Representative Greg Morris (R-Vidalia) today announced the introduction of House Bill 772, legislation which would require applicants to pass a drug test before receiving assistance from the Georgia Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program, also known as food stamps. Continue reading “Rep. Morris Introduces Legislation to Require Drug Tests for Food Stamps”
Rep. Mike Cheokas Named Chairman of Information and Audits Committee
ATLANTA – State Representative Mike Cheokas (R-Americus) has been named Chairman of the House Information and Audits Committee. His appointment was announced by the House Committee on Assignments and House Speaker David Ralston (R-Blue Ridge). Continue reading “Rep. Mike Cheokas Named Chairman of Information and Audits Committee”