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Speaker Ralston Announces House Working Group on Rising Costs of Construction Materials

ATLANTA – Speaker David Ralston (R-Blue Ridge) today announced the creation of the House Working Group on Rising Costs of Construction Materials.

“We know that the rising costs of construction materials pose a threat to our continued economic recovery,” said Speaker Ralston. “I am appointing this working group to look into why these costs are increasing and recommend any solutions which may alleviate this burden on those building for the future.” 

The members of the working group are:

  • Rep. Marcus Wiedower (R-Watkinsville) – Chairman
  • Rep. Timothy Barr (R-Lawrenceville) – Vice Chairman
  • Rep. Spencer Frye (D-Athens) – Secretary
  • Rep. Beth Camp (R-Concord)
  • Rep. Ginny Ehrhart (R-Marietta)
  • Rep. Marvin Lim (D-Norcorss)
  • Rep. Derek Mallow (D-Savannah)
  • Rep. Steven Meeks (R-Screven)
  • Rep. Brian Prince (D-Augusta)
  • Rep. Jason Ridley (R-Chatsworth)
  • Rep. Will Wade (R-Dawsonville)
  • Rep. Dale Washburn (R-Macon)
  • Rep. Noel Williams (R-Cordele)

Majority Leader Jon Burns (R-Newington) and Minority Leader James Beverly (D-Macon) are appointed as ex-officio members of the working group.

The House Working Group on Rising Costs of Construction Materials is constituted pursuant to the authority granted to the Speaker by House Rules. The working group is authorized for the entirety of the 2021-2022 legislative term.

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Rep. Dale Washburn Appointed to Majority Caucus Whip Team for 2021-2022 Legislative Term

ATLANTA – State Representative Dale Washburn (R-Macon) was recently appointed to serve as a member of the House Majority Caucus Whip Team. Rep. Washburn was appointed to serve on the whip team by House Majority Whip Trey Kelley (R-Cedartown), and his appointment is for a two-year term concurrent with his service as a member of the Georgia House of Representatives.

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Rep. Dale Washburn Named Vice Chairman of the House Regulated Industries Committee

ATLANTA – The Georgia House of Representatives’ Committee on Assignments recently named State Representative Dale Washburn (R-Macon) as the Vice Chairman of the House Regulated Industries Committee. The Committee on Assignments also appointed Rep. Washburn to serve as a member on the Ways & Means, Small Business Development, Banks & Banking and Higher Education committees.

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Chairman Alan Powell Welcomes New Officers of House Regulated Industries Committee

ATLANTA – State Representative Alan Powell(R-Hartwell), chair of the House Regulated Industries Committee, welcomes State Representatives Dale Washburn (R-Macon) and Ginny Ehrhart (R-Marietta) as the new officers for the House Regulated Industries Committee. Rep. Washburn will serve as the committee’s vice chairman, and Rep. Ehrhart will serve as the committee’s secretary.

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