ATLANTA — State Representative Alex Atwood (R- Brunswick) recently received the Georgia Commission on Family Violence’s (GCFV) Legislative Leadership Award. GCFV chose Rep. Atwood for the award because of his sponsorship and successful passage of Senate Bill 86 which provides additional protections for family violence victims. Continue reading “Rep. Alex Atwood Receives Legislative Leadership Award”
House Bills 161 and 458 Head to Governor
ATLANTA — House Bill 161 and House Bill 458, introduced by state Representative Alex Atwood (R-Brunswick), received final passage in the Senate on Monday, March 25, 2013, and will now go to the Governor for consideration. HB 161 would increase bailiff responsibilities within the courtroom, and HB 458 would reduce insurance costs for condominiums.
House Bill 164 Heads to Governor
ATLANTA — House Bill 164, introduced by state Representative Alex Atwood (R-Brunswick), received final passage in the Senate on Wednesday, March 20, 2013, and will now go to the Governor for consideration. HB 164 would extend an existing sales tax exemption for aviation parts used to repair and maintain out-of-state airplanes that is scheduled to automatically expire on July 1, 2013.
House Passes Legislation to Reduce Insurance Costs for Condominiums
ATLANTA — The Georgia House of Representatives today unanimously passed House Bill 458 by a vote of 170-0. Introduced by state Representative Alex Atwood (R-Brunswick), HB 458 would reduce insurance costs for condominiums.
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Rep. Atwood Sponsors Job Creating Tax Exemption
ATLANTA — The Georgia House of Representatives today passed House Bill 164 by a vote of 169-3, showing broad bi-partisan support for the bill. Introduced by state Representative Alex Atwood (R-Brunswick), HB 164 would make extend an existing sales tax exemption for aviation parts used to repair and maintain out-of-state airplanes that is scheduled to automatically expire on July 1, 2013.
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