ATLANTA – The Georgia House of Representatives’ Committee on Assignments named State Representative Andy Welch (R-Locust Grove) as the Vice Chairman of the Appropriations Subcommittee on Economic Development. Rep. Welch also serves as the Vice Chairman of the Code Revisions Committee, in addition to being a member on the Judiciary, Juvenile Justice, and Regulated Industries committees. Continue reading “Rep. Welch Named Vice Chairman of Appropriations Subcommittee on Economic Development”
Rep. Andy Welch Receives American Conservative Union Conservative Award
ATLANTA— State Representative Andy Welch (R-McDonough) received the Conservative All-Stars of the Georgia General Assembly ACU Conservative Award from the American Conservative Union (ACU) on Tuesday, August 13, 2013.
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Bill Signings Conclude Successful Legislative Session for Rep. Welch
ATLANTA—State Representative Andy Welch (R–Locust Grove) wrapped up a successful 2013 legislative session after Governor Deal signed into law eight bills that Rep. Welch sponsored, cosponsored, or amended.
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House Passes Pharmacy Reimbursement Bill
ATLANTA— The Georgia House of Representatives passed House Bill 179 on Friday, February 22, 2013, by a unanimous vote of 161-0. Sponsored by state Representative Andy Welch (R–Locust Grove), HB 179 would remove a penalty from current law that costs pharmacies thousands of dollars for minor clerical errors.
Rep. Welch Sponsors Welfare Reform Legislation
ATLANTA — State Representative Andy Welch (R-McDonough) today announced the introduction of House Bill 138. This legislation would place congressionally mandated restrictions on the use of Electronic Benefit Transfer (EBT) cards that are provided through the Temporary Assistance for Needy Families (TANF) program.
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