ATLANTA – State Representative Scot Turner (R-Holly Springs) today announced that the Georgia House of Representatives passed House Bill 866, legislation he sponsored, by a vote of 168-1. This measure would prohibit credit reporting agencies from charging a fee for freezing or unfreezing a consumer account. Continue reading “Rep. Turner Announces House Passage of Credit Reporting Legislation”
Rep. Spencer’s Hidden Predator Act Passes Key Committee
ATLANTA – The House Judiciary Non-Civil Committee today unanimously passed House Bill 605, the Hidden Predator Act, sponsored by State Representative Jason Spencer (R-Woodbine). HB 605 is the latest update to the Hidden Predator Act and would provide provisions that would hold negligent or grossly negligent individuals or entities who conceal child abuse accountable. Continue reading “Rep. Spencer’s Hidden Predator Act Passes Key Committee”
Rep. Coleman Announces Retirement from the General Assembly
ATLANTA – State Representative Brooks Coleman (R-Duluth) today announced that he will not seek re-election to the Georgia House of Representatives. Rep. Coleman will retire at the end of his current term after serving 26 years in the Georgia General Assembly. Continue reading “Rep. Coleman Announces Retirement from the General Assembly”
Rep. Dempsey Receives 2018 Charlotte Wilen Maternal and Infant Health Advocate of the Year Award
ATLANTA – State Representative Katie Dempsey (R-Rome) was recently presented with the 2018 Charlotte Wilen Maternal and Infant Health Advocate of the Year Award by the Healthy Mothers, Healthy Babies (HMHB) Coalition of Georgia. HMHB recognized Rep. Dempsey for sponsoring House Bill 198 during the 2017 legislative session of the Georgia General Assembly. Continue reading “Rep. Dempsey Receives 2018 Charlotte Wilen Maternal and Infant Health Advocate of the Year Award”
Coastal Delegation Gets Answers on Interstate Tree Removal Mishap
ATLANTA – At the leading of State Representative Jason Spencer (R-Woodbine), with the support of State Representatives Jeff Jones (R-Brunswick) and Don Hogan (R-St. Simon’s Island), the Georgia Department of Transportation (GDOT) will begin an interstate beautification plan on Interstates 95 and 16 in Camden County after thousands of trees were removed along I-95 causing tremendous noise for residents. Continue reading “Coastal Delegation Gets Answers on Interstate Tree Removal Mishap”