The Georgia House of Representatives’ Committee on Assignments named State Representative Barbara Sims (R-Augusta) as the Chairman of the State Properties Committee. Rep. Sims also serves as the Secretary of the Economic Development & Tourism Committee, and as a member of the Appropriations, Health & Human Services, Rules, Science and Technology, and Transportation committees. Rep. Sims previously served as the Chairman for the Information and Audits Committee.

“It is a great honor to be appointed to this leadership position by Speaker Ralston and the Committee on Assignments,” said Rep. Sims. “I look forward to serving on this Committee, as well as my other committees, and continuing to serve the citizens of district 123 and all Georgians.”

The House Committee on Assignments, chaired by House Speaker David Ralston (R-Blue Ridge), is charged with making all House committee assignments for the members of the Georgia House of Representatives.

The State Properties Committee oversees the Department of Corrections, which protects and serves the public by managing offenders while helping to provide a safe and secure environment for the citizens of Georgia. In addition, the Committee oversees the Georgia Building Authority which provides facilities management for state agencies. The Committee also has jurisdiction over legislation concerning the State Board of Pardons and Paroles.

With this new Chairmanship, Rep. Sims also received a new office in the State Capitol. Her office is now located in room 401-E of the State Capitol, Atlanta, GA 30334.