ATLANTA – The House Republican Caucus met today and re-elected its key leaders. The Majority Caucus nominated House Speaker David Ralston (R-Blue Ridge) and House Speaker Pro-Tempore Jan Jones (R-Milton) as the caucus nominees for their current positions and re-elected Majority Leader Larry O’Neal (R-Bonaire), House Majority Whip Matt Ramsey (R-Peachtree City), Majority Caucus Chairman Matt Hatchett (R-Dublin), Majority Caucus Vice-Chairman Sam Teasley (R-Marietta) and Majority Caucus Secretary/Treasurer Allen Peake (R-Macon). Continue reading “House Republican Caucus Re-elects Officers”
House Speaker David Ralston Appoints Representative Mandi Ballinger to the Georgia Commission on Family Violence
ATLANTA – House Speaker David Ralston (R-Blue Ridge) announced today the appointment of State Representative Mandi Ballinger (R-Canton) to the Georgia Commission on Family Violence (GCFV). Continue reading “House Speaker David Ralston Appoints Representative Mandi Ballinger to the Georgia Commission on Family Violence”
Rep. Jay Roberts and Sen. Charlie Bethel to Co-Chair High School Athletics Overview Committee
Lt. Governor Casey Cagle and Speaker David Ralston have announced their respective appointments to the High School Athletics Overview Committee. The joint committee was created pursuant to Senate Bill 288, passed during the 2014 legislative session, and is tasked with regularly reviewing the operations of Georgia’s high school athletic association. Rep. Jay Roberts (R – Ocilla) and Sen. Charlie Bethel (R – Dalton) and will serve as committee co-chairs. Continue reading “Rep. Jay Roberts and Sen. Charlie Bethel to Co-Chair High School Athletics Overview Committee”
Rep. Dale Rutledge Appointed to House Study Committee on For-Hire Transportation Services
ATLANTA – House Speaker David Ralston (R-Blue Ridge) announced the appointment of State Representative Dale Rutledge (R-McDonough) to the House Study Committee on For-Hire Transportation Services. The five-member committee will review emerging business models in for-hire transportation services and evaluate existing state law’s effectiveness for these types of businesses. Continue reading “Rep. Dale Rutledge Appointed to House Study Committee on For-Hire Transportation Services”
Rep. Barbara Sims Named to Southern Legislative Conference Economic Development, Transportation & Cultural Affairs Committee
ATLANTA— House Speaker David Ralston (R-Blue Ridge) today announced the appointment of state Representative Barbara Sims (R-Augusta) to the Southern Legislative Conference (SLC) Economic Development, Transportation & Cultural Affairs Committee. As the presiding officer of the Georgia House of Representatives, Speaker Ralston is charged with selecting members to represent Georgia within SLC. Continue reading “Rep. Barbara Sims Named to Southern Legislative Conference Economic Development, Transportation & Cultural Affairs Committee”