ATLANTA – State Representative Houston Gaines (R-Athens) was named by Speaker Jon Burns (R-Newington) to serve as the chairman of the House Study Committee on Safety and Consumer Protection of Nicotine Vapor Products. In the most recent legislative session, Rep. Gaines authored House Bill 1260 to establish the Georgia Nicotine Vapor Products Directory. HB 1260 passed the House 163-4 but did not receive a vote in the Senate.
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ATLANTA – Today, State Representative Houston Gaines (R-Athens) applauded Governor Brian Kemp as he signed into law a bill that cracks down on criminal illegal immigrants and another that requires bail for violent offenders — House Bill 1105 and Senate Bill 63. Rep. Gaines played a key role in passing both public safety measures during Georgia’s 2024 legislative session.
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ATLANTA – State Representatives Matt Reeves (R-Duluth) and Mesha Mainor (R-Atlanta) recently introduced House Bill 926, the Second Chance Workforce Act. This legislation would allow individuals with low-level municipal citation and misdemeanor charges to keep their driver’s licenses during their cases, as long as the charges do not pertain to DUI, reckless driving or child support, so that their ability to drive to work is not interrupted.
Continue reading “Reps. Matt Reeves and Mesha Mainor Propose the Second Chance Workforce Act”Rep. Houston Gaines Issues Statement in Response to Governor’s Announcement of New University of Georgia Medical School at Annual Eggs and Issues Breakfast
ATLANTA – State Representative Houston Gaines (R-Athens) today issued the following statement in response to Governor Brian Kemp’s recent announcement at the annual Georgia Chamber of Commerce Eggs & Issues event at Mercedes-Benz Stadium to include $50 million in this year’s budget for the University of Georgia to have a standalone medical school:
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ATLANTA – State Representative Houston Gaines (R-Athens) was recently selected by the Council of State Governments (CSG) as a 2023 recipient of its 20 Under 40 Leadership Award. Rep. Gaines was selected for this award – a nationwide award given to 20 elected and appointed officials under the age of 40 from across the country who exemplify leadership skills and have demonstrated a commitment to serving the citizens of their state – because of his leadership and dedication to public service.
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