ATLANTA – State Representative Amy Carter (R-Valdosta) was recently appointed to the Joint Fiscal Affairs Subcommittee by Governor Nathan Deal pursuant to O.C.G.A 28-5-21. This subcommittee is responsible for approving changes in agency funding after the General Assembly has adjourned for the year. The subcommittee also advises the Governor on budget changes. Continue reading “Rep. Carter Appointed to Fiscal Affairs Subcommittee”
Lowndes County Representatives Announce Possible Return of Tax Holidays
ATLANTA – State Representatives Ellis Black (R-Valdosta), Amy Carter (R-Valdosta) and Jason Shaw (R-Lakeland) announced their support for the inclusion of the sales tax holiday in House Bill 386, also know as the Georgia Jobs & Families Tax Reform Plan, which the Georgia House of Representatives today passed with a vote of 155 to 9. Continue reading “Lowndes County Representatives Announce Possible Return of Tax Holidays”
South Georgia Representatives Sponsor Legislation to Protect Public from Dangerous Dogs
ATLANTA – Monday marked the first day of the 2012 legislative session of the Georgia General Assembly, and State Representatives Penny Houston (R-Nashville) and Amy Carter (R-Valdosta) are already working hard on House Bill 717, a new piece of legislation designed to help protect the public from dangerous dogs. Continue reading “South Georgia Representatives Sponsor Legislation to Protect Public from Dangerous Dogs”
House Passes Legislation Promoting Arts in Georgia
ATLANTA – The Georgia House of Representatives today passed House Bill 264 in a vote of 155 to 3, showing tremendous bipartisan support for the measure. Continue reading “House Passes Legislation Promoting Arts in Georgia”