ATLANTA – State Representative Chas Cannon (R-Moultrie) was recently selected by Speaker Jon Burns (R-Newington) to serve on the House Study Committee on the Exchange, Storage and Coverage of Agricultural Products, Grain and Livestock.
“I appreciate Speaker Burns appointing me to this study committee; it will play an important role in shaping future legislation for Georgia agriculture,” said Rep. Cannon. “Georgia’s farmers and producers face numerous economic pressures, including the threat of litigation, cost inflation with respect to supplies and equipment and volatile prices for their crops. I am hopeful that we will be able to address some of these issues over the interim and generate some solid solutions as we get closer to another legislative session in January.”
Created by House Resolution 1166, the House Study Committee on the Exchange, Storage and Bond Coverage of Agricultural Products, Grain and Livestock will examine warehouse and bonding policies associated with Georgia’s agriculture industry.
Speaker Burns also appointed the following study committee members: State Representatives Steven Meeks (R-Screven), Robert Dickey (R-Musella), Rob Leverett (R-Elberton), Patty Stinson (D-Butler), Joe Campbell (R-Camilla) and Beth Camp (R-Concord).
Representative Chas Cannon represents the citizens of District 172, which includes Colquitt County and portions of Cook and Thomas counties. He was elected to the House of Representatives in 2023 and currently serves on the Agriculture and Consumer Affairs, Defense and Veterans Affairs and Health committees.
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