ATLANTA – The Georgia House of Representatives passed House Resolution 643 on Thursday, April 14, 2011, with a vote of 157 to 7. Introduced by State Representative Harry Geisinger (R-Roswell), this legislation creates the House Study Committee on the Horse Racing Industry. Continue reading “House Passes Legislation Creating Study Committee on the Horse Racing Industry”
Rep. Geisinger Introduces Horse Racing Legislation
ATLANTA —State Representative Harry Geisinger (R-Roswell) announced today his filing of House Resolution 186, a constitutional amendment that would allow Georgia voters to decide whether or not to allow horse racing and pari-mutuel wagering in their local municipality. Continue reading “Rep. Geisinger Introduces Horse Racing Legislation”
Representative Geisinger Introduces Horse Racing Legislation
ATLANTA —State Representative Harry Geisinger (R-Roswell) announces today his filing of House Bill 1168, which would establish the Georgia Racing Commission and provide a system of regulations for pari-mutuel wagering on horse racing in the state of Georgia. Continue reading “
Representative Geisinger Introduces Horse Racing Legislation
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Representative Smith Appointed to Southern States Energy Board
ATLANTA – Georgia State Representative Lynn Smith (R- Newnan) has been appointed as an alternate representative to the Southern States Energy Board (SSEB). In this role, she will work with State Representative Harry Geisinger (R-Roswell) to promote and acquire funding for energy and environmental programs in Georgia. Continue reading “Representative Smith Appointed to Southern States Energy Board”
New Amendment Would Bring Jobs and Revenue
ATLANTA — Today state Representative Harry Geisinger (R-Roswell) introduced House Resolution 1177, which would provide an opportunity for Georgia voters to amend the state constitution to allow horse racing and pari-mutuel wagering in Georgia. The amendment could lead to the creation of thousands of jobs throughout Georgia. Continue reading “New Amendment Would Bring Jobs and Revenue”