Rep. Barbara Sims Appointed to Co-Chair the Science & Technology Strategic Initiative Joint Study Commission

ATLANTA – State Representative Barbara Sims (R-Augusta) was recently appointed to serve as the Chair of the Science and Technology Strategic Initiative Joint Study Commission by House Speaker David Ralston (R-Blue Ridge). The appointment was made pursuant to Senate Resolution 68. Continue reading “Rep. Barbara Sims Appointed to Co-Chair the Science & Technology Strategic Initiative Joint Study Commission”

Rep. Barbara Sims Appointed to Georgia Medical Center Authority Overview Committee

ATLANTA – State Representative Barbara Sims (R-Augusta) was recently appointed to serve as the vice chair of the Georgia Medical Center Authority Overview Committee by House Speaker David Ralston (R-Blue Ridge). The appointment was made pursuant to O.C.G.A. §20-15-15. Continue reading “Rep. Barbara Sims Appointed to Georgia Medical Center Authority Overview Committee”

Georgia House of Representatives Passes Legislation to Increase Safety of Golf Carts

ATLANTA — The Georgia House of Representatives yesterday passed SB 519 by a vote of 147-2.  Carried in the House by state Representative Barbara Sims (R-Augusta), the legislation sets safety feature requirements for golf carts and other “electric low speed vehicles” if local governments allow operation of these vehicles after sunset. Continue reading

Georgia House of Representatives Passes Legislation to Increase Safety of Golf Carts

House Speaker David Ralston Announces the Formation of the Special Committee on Small Business Development and Job Creation

ATLANTA- On Friday January 15th, House Speaker David Ralston (R-Blue Ridge) announced the formation of the Special Committee on Small Business Development and Job Creation— a new standing committee in the Georgia House of Representatives. Continue reading

House Speaker David Ralston Announces the Formation of the Special Committee on Small Business Development and Job Creation