ATLANTA – State Representative Mark Hamilton (R-Cumming) announced today the introduction of legislation that would place limits on phone subsidies paid by all phone customers to independently-owned, local telephone companies. Continue reading “Rep. Hamilton Introduces Bill to Place Limits on Phone Subsidies”
Rep. Mark Hamilton Reminds Georgia’s Military and Overseas Citizens of New Primary Absentee Voting Options
ATLANTA – State Representative Mark Hamilton (R-Cumming) reminded Georgians today that beginning Saturday, January 21, 2012, the state’s military and overseas citizens can access their absentee ballot electronically for the Tuesday, March 6, 2012 presidential primary. Continue reading “Rep. Mark Hamilton Reminds Georgia’s Military and Overseas Citizens of New Primary Absentee Voting Options”
Rep. Mark Hamilton Receives 2011 Legislative Service Award from ACCG
ATLANTA – State Representative Mark Hamilton (R-Cumming) recently received a 2011 Association County Commissioners of Georgia (ACCG) Legislative Service Award. ACCG chose to honor Rep. Hamilton with the award to recognize his work to secure the passage of House Bill 92, which reduces the duration of Georgia’s in person, early voting period from 45 days to 21 days. Continue reading “Rep. Mark Hamilton Receives 2011 Legislative Service Award from ACCG”
New Laws Improving Early Voting for Georgians Will Be Implemented Before Next Election
ATLANTA – The United States Justice Department recently announced its decision to grant preclearance to Georgia’s House Bill 454 and House Bill 92. Introduced in the General Assembly by State Representative Mark Hamilton (R-Cumming), these laws improve Georgia’s in person, no excuse, early voting law and bring the state into compliance with the rules of the national political parties. Continue reading “New Laws Improving Early Voting for Georgians Will Be Implemented Before Next Election”
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”