ATLANTA — State Representative Andy Welch (R-Locust Grove) recently honored late State Representative Calvin Hill at the bill signing ceremony of House Bill 252, which was named in his honor: the J. Calvin Hill Jr. Act. Continue reading “Rep. Andy Welch Honors Late Rep. Calvin Hill at Bill Signing”
Rep. Andy Welch Attends Bill Signing Events for Rachel’s Law, Hidden Predator Act and Child Welfare Reform Legislation
ATLANTA— State Representative Andy Welch (R-Locus Grove) recently attended bill signing ceremonies for Senate Bill 8, or Rachel’s Law, House Bill 17, or The Hidden Predator Act, and Senate Bill 138, reforming Georgia’s child welfare system. Continue reading “Rep. Andy Welch Attends Bill Signing Events for Rachel’s Law, Hidden Predator Act and Child Welfare Reform Legislation”
Bills Sponsored by Rep. Welch Receive Final Passage
ATLANTA— State Representative Andy Welch (R-Locust Grove) announced today the final passage of House Bills 361, 567, 252, 379, and House Resolution 276 during the 2015 legislative session of the Georgia General Assembly. These pieces of legislation were among the 18 bills and resolutions sponsored, or co-sponsored by Rep. Welch during this year’s legislative session. Continue reading “Bills Sponsored by Rep. Welch Receive Final Passage”
Rep. Andy Welch Announces Increased Grant Funding for Southern Crescent Center in State Budget
ATLANTA – State Representative Andy Welch (R-McDonough) today announced that the fiscal year 2016 state budget will include $10,000 in additional grant funds for Southern Crescent Sexual Assault and Child Advocacy Center in Hampton, Georgia. The House of Representatives gave final, unanimous, approval to the fiscal year 2016 budget, or HB 76, on Tuesday, March 31, 2015. Continue reading “Rep. Andy Welch Announces Increased Grant Funding for Southern Crescent Center in State Budget”
Rep. Andy Welch Announces Final Passage of Senate Bill 8 and Senate Resolution 7
ATLANTA— State Representative Andy Welch (R-McDonough) today announced the final passage of Senate Resolution 7 and Senate Bill 8 by the House and Senate last week. This legislation would establish a Safe Harbor for Sexually Exploited Children Fund Commission and toughen the fines and penalties against sex traffickers. Continue reading “Rep. Andy Welch Announces Final Passage of Senate Bill 8 and Senate Resolution 7”