2012 Legislative Session Preview
Jan 4, 2012 No Comments ›› BrettI was pleased to provide a preview of the 2012 legislative session of the Georgia General Assembly today at the Snellville Commerce Club luncheon. As I said to those attending, mine is but one of 180 views from the House of the upcoming term and should be considered in that light. As constitutionally required, the General ...
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Sine Die Special Session – all about maps
Sep 5, 2011 No Comments ›› BrettLast Wednesday, the Special Session of the Georgia General Assembly concluded with the adoption of new maps for the U.S. Congress, Georgia Senate and House, as well as the Gwinnett County Board of Commissioners and School Board. While the process must strictly follow Federal guidelines with regard to the Voting Rights Act as well as ...
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Special Session begins Monday, August 15, 2011
Aug 14, 2011 No Comments ›› BrettGovernor Deal has called the Georgia General Assembly back into a Special Session to approve new district maps updated to reflect the most recent census. As Georgia's population and demographics move, so do the district lines for your representatives in Congress, the Georgia Senate and House, as well as County Commission and School Board. Click link ...
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May 9, 2011 No Comments ›› BrettKey bills passed this Session: I voted in support of each of these bills that passed and have been sent to the Governor for his signature. HB 78 the State Budget adopted and signed by the Governor at approximately $18.1 billion is less than the previous year and at about 2001 spending levels. HB 200, Anti-Human Trafficking is a cooperative ...
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