ATLANTA—House Speaker David Ralston (R-Blue Ridge) today announced the following appointments to the Role of Federal Government in Education Study Committee: Continue reading “House Speaker David Ralston Appoints Role of Federal Government in Education Study Committee”
Gov. Deal Signs Safe Carry Protection Act Sponsored by Rep. Jasperse
ATLANTA—State Representative Rick Jasperse (R–Jasper) commented today on Governor Nathan Deal signing into law House Bill 60, otherwise known as The Safe Carry Protection Act. Sponsored by Rep. Jasperse, HB 60 primarily seeks to protect the second amendment rights of citizens and will allow licensed weapons holders to carry their firearms in more places in Georgia than currently allowed by state law. Continue reading “Gov. Deal Signs Safe Carry Protection Act Sponsored by Rep. Jasperse”
Rep. Rick Jasperse Introduces 2nd Amendment Rights Legislation
ATLANTA— State Representative Rick Jasperse (R-Jasper) announced today that he filed legislation to protect and expand the 2nd Amendment rights of Georgians. Continue reading “Rep. Rick Jasperse Introduces 2nd Amendment Rights Legislation”
House Speaker David Ralston Appoints Members to Career and Technical Education Advisory Commission
ATLANTA- House Speaker David Ralston (R-Blue Ridge) today announced the following appointments to the Career and Technical Education Advisory Commission:
House Passes Safe Carry Protection Act
ATLANTA— The Georgia House of Representatives today passed the Safe Carry Protection Act, House Bill 512, by a vote of 117-56. Introduced by state Representative Rick Jasperse (R-Jasper), 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.