House Motor Vehicles Subcommittee to Hold Meeting on Vehicle Crime

ATLANTA – The House Motor Vehicles Subcommittee on Motor Vehicle Crime, chaired by State Representative Jason Ridley (R-Chatsworth), will hold a meeting on Tuesday, September 21, 2021, from 10 a.m. – 12 p.m. in room 403 of the State Capitol. To watch a live stream of this meeting, please click here.

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Speaker Ralston Announces Members of the House Rural Development Council for the 2021-2022 Session

ATLANTA – Speaker David Ralston (R-Blue Ridge) today announced the members of the House Rural Development Council for the 2021-2022 legislative session. This council, which was created in 2017, works with rural communities to find ways to encourage economic growth and job creation.

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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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Rep. Jason Ridley Named Vice Chairman of the House Appropriations Committee

ATLANTA – The Georgia House of Representatives’ Committee on Assignments named State Representative Jason Ridley (R-Chatsworth) as the Vice Chairman of the House Appropriations Committee. The Appropriations Committee is responsible for writing the state’s amended and general fiscal year budgets for Georgia’s state agencies and departments and hears legislation that has considerable impact on the state revenue or expenditures.

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