ATLANTA— The Georgia House of Representatives today unanimously passed House Bill 436, legislation which would create residency requirements for candidates running for local offices. HB 436 was sponsored by State Representative Scot Turner (R-Holly Springs), making it his first piece of legislation passed by the House. Continue reading “Georgia House Passes Legislation Requiring Durational Residency Requirements for County, Municipal Candidates”
Rep. Jason Spencer and Bill Co-Sponsors Comment on Pre-Filed Legislation
ATLANTA — State Representative Jason Spencer (R-Woodbine) and bill co-sponsors Rep. David Stover (R-Newnan), Rep. Scot Turner (R-Holly Springs), Rep. Kevin Cooke (R-Carrollton), and Rep. Michael Caldwell (R-Woodstock) released statements today regarding two bills that these legislators will introduce in the 2014 legislative session. These statements come on the heels of a press conference that was held at the State Capitol on Monday after these bills were presented to the public. Continue reading “Rep. Jason Spencer and Bill Co-Sponsors Comment on Pre-Filed Legislation”