Session 2017: Week 8

Session 2017: Week 8 Session 2017: Week 8 On Monday, February 27, the 2017 legislative session reached its eighth week, one week after the significant “Crossover Day,” the midpoint of our sessions as well as the most extensive. “Crossover Day” marks the final day that...

Session 2017: Week 7

Session 2017: Week 7 Session 2017: Week 7 The House began its 7th week of the 2017 legislative session on Feb. 21st for another week of passing bills that will further improve our state. Crossover Day is fast approaching which means my colleagues and I put in extra...

Session 2017: Week 6

Session 2017: Week 6 Session 2017: Week 6 On Tuesday, February 14th we began the sixth week of the 2017 legislative session. We are now halfway through! The House passed House Bill 44 – the Fiscal Year 2018 state budget and several other bills concerning our...

Session 2017: Week 5

Session 2017: Week 5 Session 2017: Week 5 My colleagues and I met on February 7th for the 5th week of the 2017 legislative session. After several committee hearings, we were able to pass more bills that will improve our state and the lives of its citizens. Continue...

Session 2017: Week 4

Session 2017: Week 4 Session 2017: Week 4 On January 30th, the Georgia House of Representatives rejoined for another productive week full of committee & subcommittee hearings. In Week 4 of the 2017 legislative session, my colleagues and I met in the House chamber...

Session 2017: Week 3

Session 2017: Week 3 Session 2017: Week 3 My colleagues and I began the third week of the 2017 Legislative session last Monday, Jan. 23rd. It was a busy week for us, but we were able to pass our first bill—the Amended Fiscal Year 2017 budget (AFY). Additionally, the...