ATLANTA – The Georgia House of Representatives’ Committee on Assignments named State Representative Shaw Blackmon (R-Bonaire) as the Chairman of the House Appropriations Subcommittee on Transportation. Rep. Blackmon will also serve as a member on the Rules, Small Business Development, Juvenile Justice, Economic Development & Tourism, Special Rules and Ways and Means committees.
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”
Rep. Shaw Blackmon Receives 2018 ACCG Legislative Service Award
ATLANTA – State Representative Shaw Blackmon (R-Bonaire) recently received a 2018 Association of County Commissioners of Georgia (ACCG) Legislative Service Award. ACCG, Georgia’s county association, recognized Rep. Blackmon for his work on House Bill 329 during the 2018 legislative session. Continue reading “Rep. Shaw Blackmon Receives 2018 ACCG Legislative Service Award”
Speaker Ralston Announces Members of the Georgia Joint Defense Commission
ATLANTA – Speaker David Ralston (R-Blue Ridge) today announced his appointees to the Georgia Joint Defense Commission. Those appointees are: Continue reading “Speaker Ralston Announces Members of the Georgia Joint Defense Commission”
Rep. Blackmon Champions Military-Friendly Bill Signed by Gov. Deal
ATLANTA – Governor Nathan Deal signed House Bill 749 during a bill signing ceremony on Monday, May 7, 2018. State Representative Shaw Blackmon (R-Bonaire) sponsored HB 749 during the 2018 legislative session, and HB 749 specifies how military retirement income is excluded from Georgia income tax. Continue reading “Rep. Blackmon Champions Military-Friendly Bill Signed by Gov. Deal”