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ATLANTA — State Representative Karla Drenner (D-Avondale Estates) today announced the introduction of House Bill 500, legislation to increase the amount of oversight the Public Service Commission (PSC) has over Electric Membership Corporations (EMCs). Specifically, HB 500 would require the PSC to review any EMC contract for the purchase of power that runs longer than five years.
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ATLANTA— The Georgia House of Representatives recognized Wednesday, March 13, 2013, as March of Dimes Day at the Georgia State Capitol in honor of the organization’s 75th anniversary. As part of the event, each of the 180 state representatives received a diaper specially made for babies born prematurely so that they could better understand the size and special needs of premature babies. The representatives then collectively agreed to donate the diapers to Grady Hospital’s nationally recognized neonatal intensive care unit (NICU).
ATLANTA — The Georgia House of Representatives passed two bills introduced by state Representative Donna Sheldon (R-Dacula) on Crossover Day, Thursday, March 7, 2013. House Bill 499 passed with a vote of 134-35, and House Resolution 107 passed with a vote of 167-5.
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ATLANTA – The Coweta County Legislative Delegation today led the Georgia House of Representatives in recognizing Dr. Laurie Barron for being named the MetLife/NASSP National Middle Level Principal of the Year, with House Resolution 466. The Coweta County Delegation is comprised of state Representatives Lynn Smith (R-Newnan), David Stover (R-Newnan), Matt Ramsey (R-Peachtree City), and Carl Von Epps (D-LaGrange), as well as state Senator Mike Crane (R- Newnan).
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ATLANTA— The Georgia House of Representatives today passed the Safe Carry Protection Act, House Bill 512, by a vote of 117-56. Co-sponsored by State Rep. Mandi Ballinger (R-Canton), this legislation would allow licensed weapons holders who have gone through the process of finger printing, a background check, and a mental health inquiry to obtain a Georgia Weapons License to carry their firearms in more places in Georgia than currently allowed by state law.
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