ATLANTA – The Georgia House of Representatives today passed House Bill 742, the Fiscal Year 2013 (FY 2013) state budget. State Representatives Keith Heard (D-Athens), Doug McKillip (R-Athens) and Chuck Williams (R-Watkinsville) successfully advocated for the budget to maintain the $52.3 million in 20-year state bonds that the Governor requested for construction of the Veterinary Medical Learning Center at the University of Georgia (UGA). Continue reading “Athens Representatives Secure Funding for UGA Vet School”
The Georgia House Passes Pro-Life Measure
ATLANTA – The Georgia House of Representatives today passed House Bill 954, a pro-life measure that would ban abortions after 20 weeks and thereby protect the lives of unborn children at the stage of development where medical evidence indicates a fetus is capable of feeling pain. Continue reading “The Georgia House Passes Pro-Life Measure”
Rep. McKillip Introduces Legislation to Increase Safety of Georgia Bicyclists
ATLANTA – State Representative Doug McKillip (R-Athens) announced today the introduction of House Bill 71. Continue reading “Rep. McKillip Introduces Legislation to Increase Safety of Georgia Bicyclists”
Representative McKillip Introduces House Bill 146
ATLANTA – State Representative Doug McKillip (R-Athens) announced today the introduction of House Bill 146, legislation creating a clean energy tax credit. Continue reading “Representative McKillip Introduces House Bill 146”