ATLANTA – State Representative Jeff Jones (R-Brunswick) today announced his plans to introduce the “Citizens Detainment Act,” legislation which would amend Georgia’s citizen’s arrest law. The proposed legislation would remove arrest powers from citizens, leaving such powers to law enforcement officers. It would also address the use of force during a lawful citizen’s detainment, as well as allow individuals to resist an unauthorized citizen’s detainment. Continue reading “Rep. Jeff Jones Announces “Citizens Detainment Act” to Amend Citizen’s Arrest Law”
Rep. Jeff Jones Introduces Hailie’s Amendment to Amend Legislative Leave Law
ATLANTA – State Representative Jeff Jones (R-Brunswick) recently introduced House Bill 982, or Hailie’s Amendment, to the amend Georgia law related to legislative leave to exclude sexual and other violent crimes from the current law. Continue reading “Rep. Jeff Jones Introduces Hailie’s Amendment to Amend Legislative Leave Law”
Rep. Jeff Jones Announces Adoption of Resolution Supporting Military Operation that Neutralized Qasem Soleimani
ATLANTA – State Representative Jeff Jones (R-Brunswick) today announced that the Georgia House of Representatives adopted House Resolution 882 on Thursday, January 16, 2020, which urges the American people to support Commander-in-Chief, President Donald J. Trump, the U.S. Armed Forces and intelligence agencies on a recent military operation that resulted in the death of Qasem Soleimani. Continue reading “Rep. Jeff Jones Announces Adoption of Resolution Supporting Military Operation that Neutralized Qasem Soleimani”
Rep. Kasey Carpenter Appointed to Deputy Whip Team for the 2019-2020 Legislative Term
ATLANTA – State Representative Kasey Carpenter (R-Dalton) was recently appointed to serve as a member of the House Majority Caucus Deputy Whip team. Rep. Carpenter 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. Continue reading “Rep. Kasey Carpenter Appointed to Deputy Whip Team for the 2019-2020 Legislative Term”
Rep. Jeff Jones Appointed to Deputy Whip Team for the 2019-2020 Legislative Term
ATLANTA – State Representative Jeff Jones (R-Brunswick) was recently appointed to serve as a member of the House Majority Caucus Deputy Whip team. Rep. Jones 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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