ATLANTA – State Representative Jason Shaw (R-Lakeland) was recently appointed to serve as a member of the Deputy Whip team to the House Majority Caucus. Rep. Shaw was appointed to serve on the Whip Team by House Majority Whip Matt Ramsey (R-Peachtree City), and his appointment is for a two-year term concurrent with his service as a member of the Georgia House of Representatives. Continue reading “Rep. Jason Shaw Appointed to Deputy Whip Team for the 2015-2016 Legislative Term”
House of Representatives Overwhelmingly Passes the Georgia Statewide 20/20 Transportation Act
Statewide Improvement and Funding Act Clears the House by a Wide Majority
ATLANTA- Today the Georgia House of Representatives overwhelmingly passed the Georgia Statewide 20/20 Transportation Act. The measure now moves to the state Senate for consideration. Continue reading “House of Representatives Overwhelmingly Passes the Georgia Statewide 20/20 Transportation Act”
House Transportation Chairman Vance Smith Introduces Georgia 20/20 Statewide Transportation Act
Statewide Improvement and Funding Act to meet Georgia’s Transportation Needs
ATLANTA- Today House Transportation Committee Chairman Vance Smith, Jr. (R-Pine Mountain) introduced the Georgia 20/20 Statewide Transportation Act. The 20/20 Act offers a clear vision for the state’s transportation needs. It also puts accountability and transparency measures in place to ensure the revenues are dedicated to an approved transportation project list. If passed by the General Assembly, Georgians will vote in November 2010 to approve a ten year one percent statewide transportation sales tax that will expire at the end of year 2020. Continue reading “House Transportation Chairman Vance Smith Introduces Georgia 20/20 Statewide Transportation Act”
Rural Caucus Re-Elects Officers
ATLANTA – Yesterday the House Rural Caucus held their first meeting of the 2009 legislative session. During this meeting the Caucus adopted by-laws and re-elected all officers. Continue reading “Rural Caucus Re-Elects Officers”