Gov. Deal Signs Balanced Budget Compact, Co-Sponsored by Rep. Welch

ATLANTA—State Representative Andy Welch (R–McDonough) commented today on Governor Nathan Deal signing House Bill 794, otherwise known as the Compact for a Balanced Budget. Co-sponsored by Rep. Welch, HB 794 calls for an Article V constitutional convention with the intent of amending the United States Constitution to include a balanced budget requirement for Congress. Continue reading “Gov. Deal Signs Balanced Budget Compact, Co-Sponsored by Rep. Welch”

Rep. Welch Named Vice Chairman of Appropriations Subcommittee on Economic Development

ATLANTA – The Georgia House of Representatives’ Committee on Assignments named State Representative Andy Welch (R-Locust Grove) as the Vice Chairman of the Appropriations Subcommittee on Economic Development. Rep. Welch also serves as the Vice Chairman of the Code Revisions Committee, in addition to being a member on the Judiciary, Juvenile Justice, and Regulated Industries committees. Continue reading “Rep. Welch Named Vice Chairman of Appropriations Subcommittee on Economic Development”

Rep. Welch Authors Legislation to Initiate a Constitutional Convention to Balance Federal Budget

ATLANTA – State Representative Andy Welch (R-Locust Grove) authors House Resolution 1137 that calls for a constitutional convention for the purpose of amending the United States Constitution to require Congress to operate under a balanced budget. Continue reading “Rep. Welch Authors Legislation to Initiate a Constitutional Convention to Balance Federal Budget”