Governor Kemp Signs Legislation Designating White Shrimp as the Official State Crustacean

ATLANTA – Yesterday, Speaker of the House Jon Burns (R-Newington), State Representative Steven Sainz (R-St Marys), chairman of the House Special Rules Committee, and other legislators joined Governor Brian Kemp in Brunswick, Ga. as he signed House Bill 1341 into law. Sponsored by Rep. Sainz and a priority of the First Lady of the House Dayle Burns, this legislation designates White Shrimp as the official state crustacean of Georgia.

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Rep. Rick Townsend Inducted into the Georgia College and Career Academy Network CEO Hall of Fame

ATLANTA – State Representative Rick Townsend(R-St. Simons) was recently selected as the second inductee into the Georgia College and Career Academy Network (GA CCAN) CEO Hall of Fame. The CEO Hall of Fame recognizes exceptional individuals who have demonstrated excellent careers, achieved significant milestones and upheld the highest standards of professionalism and character. The ceremony, held on Tuesday, April 23, 2024, in Columbus, Ga. at Columbus Technical College, celebrated Rep. Townsend’s contributions to education, workforce development and community leadership.

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Rep. Deborah Silcox Praises Legislation Signed by Governor to Strengthen Protections for Mentally Incapacitated Individuals in Court Proceedings

ATLANTA – State Representative Deborah Silcox (R-Sandy Springs), chair of the House MARTOC Committee, yesterday joined State Representatives Scott Hilton (R-Peachtree Corners) and Sharon Cooper (R-Marietta) at the State Capitol as Governor Brian Kemp signed House Bill 218 into law. Co-sponsored by Rep. Silcox, this act clarifies the definition of “mentally incapacitated” and admits out-of-court statements to be permissible as relevant testimony in court proceedings.

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