ATLANTA – The Georgia House of Representatives recently passed House Bill 1102 with a vote of 162 to 1, showing tremendous bipartisan support for the measure. Sponsored by State Representative Lynn Smith (R-Newnan), HB 1102 would encourage more individuals to participate in the Georgia Brownfield program, which offers liability protection and tax incentives for those who cleanup environmentally damaged land. Continue reading “House Passes Legislation that Increases Environmental Clean Up with Incentives”
Rep. Lynn Smith Receives Environmental Leader of the Year Award
ATLANTA – State Representative Lynn Smith (R-Newnan) recently received the Environmental Leader of the Year In Golf Award from the Georgia Golf Environmental Foundation (GGEF), a non-profit golf industry alliance that promotes sustainable environmental stewardship in golf. Continue reading “Rep. Lynn Smith Receives Environmental Leader of the Year Award”
Lawmakers Review Plans to Increase State Water Supply
ATLANTA – In an ongoing effort to address Georgia’s pressing water needs, the Joint Study Committee on Water Supply held a meeting at the State Capitol on Wednesday, August 24, 2011. The meeting focused on Georgia’s ongoing litigation over Lake Lanier and the activities of the Governor’s Water Task Force. Continue reading “Lawmakers Review Plans to Increase State Water Supply”
Representative Lynn Smith Named One of 2011’s House Heroes
ATLANTA – The May/June 2011 edition of James Magazine named State Representative Lynn Smith (R-Newnan) as a “House Hero.” Continue reading “Representative Lynn Smith Named One of 2011’s House Heroes”
House Speaker David Ralston Announces Appointments to the Joint Committee on Water Supply
ATLANTA— House Speaker David Ralston (R-Blue Ridge) today announced the appointment of the following members to the Joint Committee on Water Supply pursuant to Senate Resolution 15: Continue reading “House Speaker David Ralston Announces Appointments to the Joint Committee on Water Supply”