Representative Lynn Smith (HD 70) Plays Key Role in the 5th Annual Georgia Environmental Conference

ATLANTA – State Representative Lynn Smith (R-Newnan), recently served as a keynote panel speaker at the 5th Annual Georgia Environmental Conference. As Chairman of the House Committee on Natural Resources and Environment, Rep. Smith shared her unique understanding of Georgia’s environmental issues during the “State of the State” panel discussion. Continue reading

Representative Lynn Smith (HD 70) Plays Key Role in the 5th Annual Georgia Environmental Conference

Representative Lynn Smith (HD 70) Honored as “Legislator of the Year” by the Georgia Chamber of Commerce

ATLANTA – State Representative Lynn Smith (R-Newnan) was recently selected as a 2010 Legislator of the Year by the Georgia Chamber of Commerce. The Georgia Chamber of Commerce gives this award annually to members of the Georgia General Assembly who go above and beyond on behalf of the state’s business community during the legislative session. Continue reading

Representative Lynn Smith (HD 70) Honored as “Legislator of the Year” by the Georgia Chamber of Commerce”

Representative Lynn Smith (HD 70) Named One of 2010’s Most Influential Georgians

ATLANTA – The March/April 2010 edition of James Magazine named State Representative Lynn Smith (R-Newnan) one of the Most Influential Georgians of 2010.  Of everyone selected to receive this honor, Rep. Smith is the only elected official from Coweta and Heard counties that James Magazine chose to recognize. Continue reading

Representative Lynn Smith (HD 70) Named One of 2010’s Most Influential Georgians

House Passes Regulatory Reform Legislation

ATLANTA — The Georgia House of Representatives passed Senate Bill 148 on Tuesday, April 27, 2010, by a vote of 92-60.  Carried in the House by state Representative Lynn Smith (R-Newnan), SB 148 will subject existing regulatory boards to periodic review by the Georgia Occupational Regulatory Review Council and allow the General Assembly to evaluate the efficiency of state agencies. Continue reading

House Passes Regulatory Reform Legislation

Georgia House of Representatives Passes Senate Bill to Protect Georgia’s Water SupplyMeasure will protect water resources throughout the state

ATLANTA – The Georgia House of Representatives today passed Senate Bill 370 by a vote of 153-8. This legislation contains the same programs and requirements as House Bill 1094, the Georgia Water Stewardship Act, and will protect Georgia’s water supply through conservation efforts and new water saving initiatives. Continue reading

Georgia House of Representatives Passes Senate Bill to Protect Georgia’s Water SupplyMeasure will protect water resources throughout the state