ATLANTA – Speaker David Ralston (R-Blue Ridge) today announced new chairmen of several committees of the Georgia House of Representatives. These leadership positions had become vacant due to resignations or reassignments since the 2017 session of the General Assembly adjourned in March. The new chairmen are: Continue reading “Speaker Ralston Announces New House Committee Chairmen”
House Natural Resources & Environment Ad Hoc Committee on Coal Ash Pond Closings Holds First Meeting
ATLANTA – The House Natural Resources & Environment ad hoc committee on coal ash pond closings held its first meeting on Thursday, March 16, 2017 under the leadership of House Natural Resources & Environment Committee Chairman, State Representative Lynn Smith (R-Newnan). Continue reading “House Natural Resources & Environment Ad Hoc Committee on Coal Ash Pond Closings Holds First Meeting”
Rep. Watson Introduces Georgia Outdoor Stewardship Act
ATLANTA – State Representative Sam Watson (R-Moultrie) recently introduced the Georgia Outdoor Stewardship Act, or House Bill 332, legislation that would create a dedicated source of funding for land conservation throughout Georgia. Additionally, House Resolution 238, companion legislation that would call for a required voter referendum in November 2018, would propose that 75 percent of the existing sales and use tax on outdoor recreation equipment be dedicated for the protection of the state’s water, wildlife and quality of life. Continue reading “Rep. Watson Introduces Georgia Outdoor Stewardship Act”
Speaker David Ralston Appoints Members to House Study Committee on Use of Drones
ATLANTA — Speaker of the House David Ralston (R-Blue Ridge) has appointed the following members to the House Study Committee on the Use of Drones: Continue reading “Speaker David Ralston Appoints Members to House Study Committee on Use of Drones”
Rep. Sam Watson Named Secretary of House Natural Resources & Environment Committee
ATLANTA – The Georgia House of Representatives’ Committee on Assignments named State Representative Sam Watson (R-Moultrie) as the Secretary of the House Natural Resources & Environment Committee. Continue reading “Rep. Sam Watson Named Secretary of House Natural Resources & Environment Committee”