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ATLANTA – State Representative Wendell Willard (R-Sandy Springs) was recently appointed to serve on the National Conference of State Legislatures (NCSL) Law and Criminal Justice Committee by House Speaker David Ralston (R-Blue Ridge).
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ATLANTA – State Representative Wendell Willard (R-Sandy Springs), the Chair of the House Judiciary Committee, announced that today he pre-filed legislation to reform Georgia’s civil forfeiture laws. The measure will modify the power of law enforcement to seize cash, cars, home and other property on the suspicion the property was involved in criminal activity. Continue reading “Rep. Wendell Willard Introduces Legislation to Reform Georgia’s Forfeiture Laws”
ATLANTA – State Representative Jason Spencer (R-Woodbine) today announced plans to introduce legislation that would require applicants seeking cash assistance through the Temporary Assistance for Needy Families (TANF) program to pass a drug test before receiving any public funds. The proposed legislation would only affect TANF and would have no effect on the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) or any other public assistance programs. Continue reading “Rep. Jason Spencer to Introduce Legislation Requiring Drug Tests for TANF”
Georgians Ride & Rally in Support of Alternative Transportation
ATLANTA — State Representative Wendell Willard (R-Sandy Springs) and other members of the Georgia House of Representatives yesterday were proud to host the fifth annual Georgia Rides to the Capitol event. The event was held to raise support for House Bill 988, legislation introduced by Willard that would require three feet of safe passing space between motor vehicles and cyclists. Continue reading “
Georgians Ride & Rally in Support of Alternative Transportation
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ATLANTA— State Representative Wendell Willard (R-Sandy Springs), Chairman of the House Judiciary Committee, has introduced new legislation to further strengthen Georgia’s ethics laws. As introduced by Chairman Willard, House Bill 920 will make it unlawful for a lobbyist to offer a gift worth more than $100 to a public officer, restrict elected officials’ ability to move campaign contributions from one political campaign to another, and prevent all full-time staff members in the Governor’s Office from registering as lobbyists within one year of leaving their employment with the executive branch. Continue reading “House Judiciary Chairman Introduces Ethics Reform”