ATLANTA—State Representative Andy Welch (R–McDonough) wrapped up a successful 2014 legislative session after Governor Deal signed into law two bills that Rep. Welch sponsored. House Bill 135 was signed into law on Tuesday, April 15 and 494 on Tuesday, April 29, 2014. Continue reading “Governor Signs HB 135, 494 Sponsored by Rep. Welch”
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 Sponsors Welfare Reform Legislation
ATLANTA — State Representative Andy Welch (R-McDonough) today announced the introduction of House Bill 138. This legislation would place congressionally mandated restrictions on the use of Electronic Benefit Transfer (EBT) cards that are provided through the Temporary Assistance for Needy Families (TANF) program.
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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”