ATLANTA – State Representatives Michelle Au (D-Johns Creek) and Mary Margaret Oliver (D-Decatur) recently introduced a legislative package to enhance gun safety and reduce gun violence. Major provisions of House bills 44 and 45 include implementing background checks and a three-day waiting period to purchase firearms. House bills 135 and 161 would require firearms to be stored securely around minors, as well as establish personal responsibility for gun owners if their firearm is used to commit a crime.
Rep. Soo Hong to Host Press Conference Tomorrow to Celebrate Lunar New Year
ATLANTA – State Representative Soo Hong (R-Lawrenceville) will host a press conference to celebrate the Lunar New Year TOMORROW, Tuesday, January 31, 2023, from 12 – 1 p.m. at the South Wing Steps of the Georgia State Capitol.
Continue reading “Rep. Soo Hong to Host Press Conference Tomorrow to Celebrate Lunar New Year”
Reps. Becky Evans, Omari Crawford to Host Legislative, Community Town Hall Meeting
ATLANTA – State Representatives Becky Evans (D-Atlanta) and Omari Crawford (D-Decatur) will host a legislative and community town hall on Saturday, February 11, 2023, from 9:30 – 11 a.m. at the South DeKalb Senior Center in Decatur.
Rep. Brad Thomas Named Vice Chairman of House Technology & Infrastructure Innovation Committee, Chairman of Cherokee County Legislative Delegation
ATLANTA – The Georgia House of Representatives’ Committee on Assignments recently named State Representative Brad Thomas (R-Holly Springs) as the vice chairman of the House Technology & Infrastructure Innovation Committee.
Rep. Mandisha A. Thomas Sworn in, Receives New Committee Assignments for 2023-2024 Legislative Term
ATLANTA – State Representative Mandisha A. Thomas (D-South Fulton) was sworn into office for her second term in the Georgia House of Representatives on Monday, January 9, 2023, which was the first day of the 2023-2024 legislative term. The Georgia House of Representatives’ Committee on Assignments also named Rep. Thomas to the Agriculture & Consumer Affairs, Energy, Utilities & Telecommunications and Industry and Labor committees.