ATLANTA – State Representative Wendell Willard (R-Sandy Springs), the Chair of the House Judiciary Committee, announced that today he pre-filed legislation to reform Georgia’s civil forfeiture laws. The measure will modify the power of law enforcement to seize cash, cars, home and other property on the suspicion the property was involved in criminal activity. Continue reading “Rep. Wendell Willard Introduces Legislation to Reform Georgia’s Forfeiture Laws”
Rep. Edward Lindsey Re-Elected House Majority Whip
ATLANTA – The House Republican Caucus re-elected Georgia State Representative Edward Lindsey (R-Atlanta) by acclamation as the House Majority Whip during caucus elections on Monday, November 12th. In this position, Rep. Lindsey will be responsible for monitoring legislation as it moves through both chambers of the General Assembly and by helping the 119 members of the majority caucus to better understand the details of bills and resolutions. Continue reading “Rep. Edward Lindsey Re-Elected House Majority Whip”
Rep. Larry O’Neal Re-Elected House Majority Leader
ATLANTA – The House Republican Caucus re-elected Georgia State Representative Larry O’Neal by acclamation as the House Majority Leader during caucus elections on Monday, November 12th. In this position, Rep. O’Neal will be responsible for leading the 119 member strong House Republican Caucus. Continue reading “Rep. Larry O’Neal Re-Elected House Majority Leader”
Rep. Rashad Taylor Joins Georgia Tech Panel Discussion on “Win or Waste: Atlanta at Odds over Stadium Proposal”
ATLANTA – State Representative Rashad Taylor (D-Atlanta) will participate in panel discussion on the plans, debates and implications surrounding the proposed new Atlanta Falcons stadium TONIGHT, November 5, 2012, at 6:30 PM in the Georgia Tech Architecture East Building, Reinsch-Pierce Family Auditorium, Room 123. Continue reading “Rep. Rashad Taylor Joins Georgia Tech Panel Discussion on “Win or Waste: Atlanta at Odds over Stadium Proposal””
Rep. Hamilton Comments on Governor’s Digital Learning Task Force Appointments
ATLANTA – State Representative Mark Hamilton (R-Cumming) issued the following statement today regarding Governor Nathan Deal’s announcement that all 12 members of the Digital Learning Task Force have been appointed: Continue reading “Rep. Hamilton Comments on Governor’s Digital Learning Task Force Appointments”