ATLANTA – State Representative Jesse Petrea (R-Savannah) today announced that the Georgia General Assembly gave final passage to House Bill 501 on Monday, March 18, 2019. This measure would create a new oyster farming industry in Georgia. Continue reading “Georgia General Assembly Gives Final Passage to Legislation to Create Oyster Farming Industry”
Rep. Jesse Petrea Named Chairman of House Human Relations & Aging Committee
ATLANTA – The Georgia House of Representatives’ Committee on Assignments named State Representative Jesse Petrea (R-Savannah) as the Chairman of the House Human Relations & Aging Committee. Rep. Petrea will also serve as a member on the Science & Technology, Appropriations Subcommittee on Health, Game, Fish & Parks and Health & Human Services committees. Continue reading “Rep. Jesse Petrea Named Chairman of House Human Relations & Aging Committee”
House Committee Assignments for the 2019-2020 Legislative Term
ATLANTA – The House Committee on Assignments, chaired by Speaker David Ralston (R-Blue Ridge), announced committee assignments for the 2019-2020 term. Continue reading “House Committee Assignments for the 2019-2020 Legislative Term”
Speaker Ralston Announces Members of Several House Study Committees
ATLANTA – Speaker David Ralston (R-Blue Ridge) today announced the members of six study committees established by the House of Representatives during the 2018 legislative session. Those study committees and their respective members are: Continue reading “Speaker Ralston Announces Members of Several House Study Committees”
Rep. Petrea Co-Sponsors Legislation to Update Georgia’s Tax Code
ATLANTA – State Representative Jesse Petrea (R-Savannah) co-sponsored House Bill 918, legislation that would change Georgia’s tax code by cutting individual and corporate state income taxes. HB 918 passed the House of Representatives with a vote of 134-36 on Thursday, February 22, 2018, and will now go to the Senate for consideration. Continue reading “Rep. Petrea Co-Sponsors Legislation to Update Georgia’s Tax Code”