ATLANTA – State Representative Pam Dickerson (D-Conyers) today announced the Georgia House of Representatives gave final passage to Senate Bill 508 on Friday, June 26, 2020. SB 508 would authorize an additional judge for the Rockdale County State Court. Continue reading “Rep. Dickerson Announces Final Passage of Senate Bill 508”
Sen. Tonya Anderson and Rep. Houston Gaines Announce Final Passage of Criminal Justice Reform Legislation
ATLANTA – State Senator Tonya Anderson (D-Lithonia) and State Representative Houston Gaines (R-Athens) carried and unanimously passed Senate Bill 288 in both chambers on Wednesday, June 24, 2020. SB 288 will now head to Governor Brian Kemp for consideration. This legislation would allow for individuals to have certain misdemeanors restricted and sealed from their public criminal records after not reoffending for four years. Continue reading “Sen. Tonya Anderson and Rep. Houston Gaines Announce Final Passage of Criminal Justice Reform Legislation”
Rep. Schofield Introduces Legislation to Create House Study Committee on Creating a Respectful and Open World for Natural Hair
ATLANTA – State Representative Kim Schofield (D-Atlanta), who serves on the House Small Business Development Committee and Working Families Caucus, recently introduced House Resolution 1590, which would establish the House Study Committee on Creating a Respectful and Open World for Natural Hair (CROWN). Continue reading “Rep. Schofield Introduces Legislation to Create House Study Committee on Creating a Respectful and Open World for Natural Hair”
Rep. Gravley Announces House Passage of Senate Bill 249
ATLANTA – State Representative Micah Gravley (R-Douglasville) today announced that the Georgia House of Representatives passed Senate Bill 249 on Monday, June 22, 2020. Rep. Gravley was the House sponsor for SB 249, and this legislation would increase the monthly retirement benefits payable to members of the Georgia Peace Officers’ Annuity and Benefit Fund, as well as allow jail officers to be eligible for this annuity and benefit fund. Continue reading “Rep. Gravley Announces House Passage of Senate Bill 249”
Members of Fulton County House Legislative Delegation Issue Statement on Voting Issues in Georgia’s Primary Election
ATLANTA – State Representatives David Dreyer (D-Atlanta), Derrick Jackson (D-Tyrone) and Angelika Kausche (D-Johns Creek) today issued the following statement regarding voting issues during the Georgia primary election on June 9, 2020: Continue reading “Members of Fulton County House Legislative Delegation Issue Statement on Voting Issues in Georgia’s Primary Election”