ATLANTA— State Representative Andy Welch (R-Locust Grove) announced today the final passage of House Bills 361, 567, 252, 379, and House Resolution 276 during the 2015 legislative session of the Georgia General Assembly. These pieces of legislation were among the 18 bills and resolutions sponsored, or co-sponsored by Rep. Welch during this year’s legislative session. Continue reading “Bills Sponsored by Rep. Welch Receive Final Passage”
Rep. Andy Welch Announces Increased Grant Funding for Southern Crescent Center in State Budget
ATLANTA – State Representative Andy Welch (R-McDonough) today announced that the fiscal year 2016 state budget will include $10,000 in additional grant funds for Southern Crescent Sexual Assault and Child Advocacy Center in Hampton, Georgia. The House of Representatives gave final, unanimous, approval to the fiscal year 2016 budget, or HB 76, on Tuesday, March 31, 2015. Continue reading “Rep. Andy Welch Announces Increased Grant Funding for Southern Crescent Center in State Budget”
Rep. Andy Welch Announces Final Passage of Senate Bill 8 and Senate Resolution 7
ATLANTA— State Representative Andy Welch (R-McDonough) today announced the final passage of Senate Resolution 7 and Senate Bill 8 by the House and Senate last week. This legislation would establish a Safe Harbor for Sexually Exploited Children Fund Commission and toughen the fines and penalties against sex traffickers. Continue reading “Rep. Andy Welch Announces Final Passage of Senate Bill 8 and Senate Resolution 7”
House Republican Lawyers Respond to Mike Bowers’ Statement
ATLANTA— State Representatives Matt Ramsey (R-Peachtree City), Alex Atwood (R-St. Simons Island), Andy Welch (R-McDonough), Trey Kelley (R-Cedartown), Stephen Allison (R-Blairsville), Dusty Hightower (R-Carrollton), Christian Coomer (R-Cartersville), and Barry Fleming (R-Harlem) today released the following statement in response to former Georgia Attorney General Mike Bowers’ recent comments on religious freedom legislation: Continue reading “House Republican Lawyers Respond to Mike Bowers’ Statement”
House Speaker David Ralston Announces Appointments to the House Study Committee on Licensing and Inspection of Child Welfare Providers
ATLANTA—House Speaker David Ralston (R-Blue Ridge) today announced the following appointments to the House Study Committee on Licensing and Inspection of Child Welfare Providers: Continue reading “House Speaker David Ralston Announces Appointments to the House Study Committee on Licensing and Inspection of Child Welfare Providers”