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Speaker Ralston Announces House of Representatives to Begin Work on AFY 2020 & FY 2021 State Budgets

State Appoints Committee on Economic Growth & Directs Appropriations Committee to Meet

 

ATLANTA – Speaker David Ralston (R-Blue Ridge) today announced that the Georgia House of Representatives will begin work this fall to prepare the Amended Fiscal Year 2020 and the Fiscal Year 2021 state budgets. Speaker Ralston has named a new Special Committee on Economic Growth, which will solicit input on potential new industries in the State of Georgia. Speaker Ralston has also directed the House Appropriations Committee to begin meeting to ensure adequate time and deliberation for the 2020 legislative session budgeting process.  Continue reading “Speaker Ralston Announces House of Representatives to Begin Work on AFY 2020 & FY 2021 State Budgets”

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Governor Kemp Signs the “Blind Bill” Sponsored by Rep. Gilliard

ATLANTA – State Representative Carl Gilliard (D- Garden City) announced that House Bill 79, or the “Blind Bill,” was signed into law by Governor Brian Kemp on Thursday, May 2, 2019. Sponsored by Rep. Gilliard, HB 79 will prevent government agencies and local authorities from discriminating against parents and legal guardians who are blind. Continue reading “Governor Kemp Signs the “Blind Bill” Sponsored by Rep. Gilliard”

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Rep. Kennard Recognizes Stanley C. “Stas” Preczewski at the State Capitol

ATLANTA – State Representative Gregg Kennard (D-Lawrenceville) led the Georgia House of Representatives on Tuesday, February 5, 2019, in honoring Stanley C. “Stas” Preczewski with House Resolution 107. Preczewski was recognized in the House Chamber of the Georgia State Capitol for his retirement as president of Georgia Gwinnett College (GGC). Continue reading “Rep. Kennard Recognizes Stanley C. “Stas” Preczewski at the State Capitol”

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Rep. Steven Sainz Sworn in, Receives Committee Assignments for the 2019-2020 Legislative Term

ATLANTA – State Representative Steven Sainz (R-Woodbine) was sworn into office as a member of the Georgia House of Representatives on Monday, January 14, 2019, marking his first day of the 2019-2020 legislative term. Monday was the first day of the first term of the 155th legislative session of the Georgia General Assembly. Continue reading “Rep. Steven Sainz Sworn in, Receives Committee Assignments for the 2019-2020 Legislative Term”