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Speaker David Ralston Announces Major Mental Health Reform Legislation

Bipartisan House Bill 1013 Filed Today

ATLANTA – Today, Speaker David Ralston (R-Blue Ridge) announced he has filed House Bill 1013, a comprehensive bill to reform Georgia’s mental health care delivery system and improve client outcomes. The bill is a bipartisan measure sponsored by Speaker Ralston and signed by members of leadership from both political parties including Majority Leader Jon Burns (R-Newington) and Minority Leader James Beverly (D-Macon).

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House Majority Caucus Statement on Crisis in Afghanistan

ATLANTA – Speaker David Ralston (R-Blue Ridge), Speaker Pro Tempore Jan Jones (R-Milton), and the leadership of the House Majority Caucus release the following statement on the crisis in Afghanistan:

“The human tragedy we are watching unfold in Afghanistan is an abject failure by the Biden Administration. The world will not soon forget the horrific images seen on television these past few days. Innocent men, women and children who once saw Americans as liberators have now watched American diplomatic and military forces flee and leave them to Taliban terrorists.

“We call on the Biden Administration to do the right thing and show that America does not desert our allies. To do any less emboldens terrorists and encourages further aggression against our allies and oppressed peoples around the world.”

The House Majority Caucus Leadership team is comprised of Majority Leader Jon Burns (R-Newington), Majority Whip Matt Hatchett (R-Dublin), Majority Caucus Vice Chairman Micah Gravley (R-Douglasville), and Majority Caucus Secretary/Treasurer Bruce Williamson (R-Monroe).

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Speaker Ralston Announces House Working Group on Rising Costs of Construction Materials

ATLANTA – Speaker David Ralston (R-Blue Ridge) today announced the creation of the House Working Group on Rising Costs of Construction Materials.

“We know that the rising costs of construction materials pose a threat to our continued economic recovery,” said Speaker Ralston. “I am appointing this working group to look into why these costs are increasing and recommend any solutions which may alleviate this burden on those building for the future.” 

The members of the working group are:

  • Rep. Marcus Wiedower (R-Watkinsville) – Chairman
  • Rep. Timothy Barr (R-Lawrenceville) – Vice Chairman
  • Rep. Spencer Frye (D-Athens) – Secretary
  • Rep. Beth Camp (R-Concord)
  • Rep. Ginny Ehrhart (R-Marietta)
  • Rep. Marvin Lim (D-Norcorss)
  • Rep. Derek Mallow (D-Savannah)
  • Rep. Steven Meeks (R-Screven)
  • Rep. Brian Prince (D-Augusta)
  • Rep. Jason Ridley (R-Chatsworth)
  • Rep. Will Wade (R-Dawsonville)
  • Rep. Dale Washburn (R-Macon)
  • Rep. Noel Williams (R-Cordele)

Majority Leader Jon Burns (R-Newington) and Minority Leader James Beverly (D-Macon) are appointed as ex-officio members of the working group.

The House Working Group on Rising Costs of Construction Materials is constituted pursuant to the authority granted to the Speaker by House Rules. The working group is authorized for the entirety of the 2021-2022 legislative term.

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