ATLANTA – State Representative Michael Harden (R-Toccoa) recently received leadership assignments as a Deputy Whip and the Vice Chairman of the Banks & Banking Committee.
“I am honored that Majority Whip Edward Lindsey and Speaker David Ralston considered me for these positions,” said Rep. Harden. “I look forward to fulfilling my responsibilities in these assignments, the new opportunities they will provide, and the new ways that they will allow me to better represent the people of northeast Georgia.”
In his new position as Vice Chairman of the Banks & Banking Committee, Rep. Harden will help lead thorough reviews of all proposed legislation that would affect financial institutions, real property finance, and corporate securities law in Georgia.
As a member of the majority whip team, Representative Harden will play a critical role in monitoring legislation as it moves through both chambers of the General Assembly. The position will also require Rep. Harden to help members of the majority caucus to better understand the details of bills and resolutions.
Representative Harden will also continue to serve as a member of the Transportation, Regulated Industries, Motor Vehicles, Higher Education, and Agriculture & Consumer Affairs committees.
Representative Michael Harden represents the citizens of District 28, which includes Banks County, and portions of Franklin and Stephens Counties. He was elected into the House of Representatives in 2008, and currently serves as the Vice Chairman of the Banks & Banking Committee. Representative Harden also serves on the Agriculture & Consumer Affairs, Higher Education, Motor Vehicles, Regulated Industries, and Transportation committees.
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