Reps. Barr, Efstration, Kirby, Rich Issue Statement in Support of Local Legislation for Gwinnett County

ATLANTA – State Representatives Timothy Barr (R-Lawrenceville), Chuck Efstration (R-Dacula), Tom Kirby (R-Loganville) and Bonnie Rich (R-Suwanee) today issued a statement of support for Senate Bills 5 EX and 6 EX, local legislation sponsored by Sen. Clint Dixon (R-Buford) that would modify memberships the Gwinnett County Board of Education and Gwinnett County Commission:

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Speaker Ralston Announces House Working Group on Rising Costs of Construction Materials

ATLANTA – Speaker David Ralston (R-Blue Ridge) today announced the creation of the House Working Group on Rising Costs of Construction Materials.

“We know that the rising costs of construction materials pose a threat to our continued economic recovery,” said Speaker Ralston. “I am appointing this working group to look into why these costs are increasing and recommend any solutions which may alleviate this burden on those building for the future.” 

The members of the working group are:

  • Rep. Marcus Wiedower (R-Watkinsville) – Chairman
  • Rep. Timothy Barr (R-Lawrenceville) – Vice Chairman
  • Rep. Spencer Frye (D-Athens) – Secretary
  • Rep. Beth Camp (R-Concord)
  • Rep. Ginny Ehrhart (R-Marietta)
  • Rep. Marvin Lim (D-Norcorss)
  • Rep. Derek Mallow (D-Savannah)
  • Rep. Steven Meeks (R-Screven)
  • Rep. Brian Prince (D-Augusta)
  • Rep. Jason Ridley (R-Chatsworth)
  • Rep. Will Wade (R-Dawsonville)
  • Rep. Dale Washburn (R-Macon)
  • Rep. Noel Williams (R-Cordele)

Majority Leader Jon Burns (R-Newington) and Minority Leader James Beverly (D-Macon) are appointed as ex-officio members of the working group.

The House Working Group on Rising Costs of Construction Materials is constituted pursuant to the authority granted to the Speaker by House Rules. The working group is authorized for the entirety of the 2021-2022 legislative term.

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Members of Hall County House Legislative Delegation Support Election Reform Legislation

ATLANTA – State Representatives Lee Hawkins (R-Gainesville), Emory Dunahoo (R-Gillsville), Timothy Barr (R-Lawrenceville) and Matt Dubnik (R-Gainesville) supported the recent vote on House Bill 531, legislation which would reform Georgia’s voting process. House Bill 531 passed in the Georgia House of Representatives on Monday, March 1, and will now be considered by the Senate.

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Rep. Timothy Barr Announces Upcoming Road and Bridge Construction Projects in House District 103

ATLANTA – State Representative Timothy Barr (R-Lawrenceville) today announced that the Georgia Department of Transportation (GDOT) has awarded Local Maintenance & Improvement Grant (LMIG) funding for several construction projects in Gwinnett County to improve local roads and bridges. The 2020 LMIG funding has a combined total of more than $12,066,700. Continue reading “Rep. Timothy Barr Announces Upcoming Road and Bridge Construction Projects in House District 103”

Rep. Timothy Barr Named Chairman of House Code Revision Committee

ATLANTA – Speaker David Ralston (R-Blue Ridge) recently named State Representative Timothy Barr (R-Lawrenceville) as the Chairman of the House Code Revision Committee.  Rep. Barr will also serve as a member on the Appropriations Subcommittee on General Government and on the Health & Human Services, Motor Vehicles and Natural Resources & Environment committees. Continue reading “Rep. Timothy Barr Named Chairman of House Code Revision Committee”