ATLANTA – State Representative Lynn Smith (R-Newnan), chair of the House Natural Resources & Environment Committee, along with Senate Rules Chairman Matt Brass (R-Newnan), today announced that Governor Brian Kemp signed House Bill 311 into law on Thursday, March 16. HB 311 will create an optional temporary tax relief mechanism for buildings damaged by a natural disaster that may be utilized by local governments. An assessment of the damaged property would be required before being eligible for temporary tax relief.
DeKalb Co. Legislators Announce Legislation to Remove Stone Mountain Park’s Designation as Confederate Memorial
ATLANTA – State Representatives Billy Mitchell (D-Stone Mountain), Mary Margaret Oliver (D-Decatur) and Omari Crawford (D-Decatur) have introduced House Bill 794, a bill which would remove the official designation of Stone Mountain Park in its entirety as a Confederate Memorial and removes the word “Memorial” from the park’s official title. HB 794 is co-sponsored by every member of the DeKalb delegation.
Rep. Mandisha A. Thomas to Host Environmental Justice Day Tomorrow
ATLANTA – State Representative Mandisha A. Thomas (D-South Fulton) will host Environmental Justice Day TOMORROW, Tuesday, March 21, 2023, from 9 a.m. – 12 p.m. starting at the South Wing Steps of the Georgia State Capitol. This event will feature guest speakers, an award ceremony, as well as an opportunity to interact with state legislators and watch the legislative session.
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Reps. Viola Davis, Sandra Scott, Kim Schofield Issue Statements on Opposition to Senate Bill 140
ATLANTA – State Representatives Viola Davis (D-Stone Mountain), Sandra Scott (D-Rex) and Kim Schofield (D-Atlanta) today issued the following statements regarding their opposition to Senate Bill 140, legislation which would prohibit medical professionals from providing sex reassignment surgeries and hormone replacement therapies to minors with gender dysphoria.
Rep. Viola Davis Introduces Resolution Recognizing Nurses Day at the Capitol
ATLANTA – State Representative Viola Davis (D-Stone Mountain) recently introduced House Resolution 429, a special resolution which recognizes tomorrow, Thursday, March 16, 2023, as Nurses Day at the State Capitol.
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