ATLANTA – State Representative Houston Gaines (R-Athens) filed legislation in the Georgia House of Representatives today providing paid parental leave to employees of the State of Georgia. Representative Gaines made the announcement today at a press conference at the State Capitol with Speaker of the House David Ralston (R-Blue Ridge). Continue reading “Rep. Houston Gaines Proposes Paid Parental Leave for State Employees”
Rep. Houston Gaines Passes Anti-Human Trafficking Legislation
ATLANTA – State Representative Houston Gaines (R-Athens) yesterday led the Georgia House of Representatives in passing House Bill 823, part of a legislative package in partnership with First Lady Marty Kemp and Governor Brian Kemp to combat human trafficking in Georgia. Sponsored by Rep. Gaines, HB 823 passed out of the House unanimously with a vote of 166 – 0. Continue reading “Rep. Houston Gaines Passes Anti-Human Trafficking Legislation”
Rep. Smyre Receives Zell Miller Foundation Award for Distinguished Public Service
ATLANTA – State Representative Calvin Smyre (D-Columbus), Dean of the Georgia House of Representatives, recently received the Zell Miller Award for Distinguished Public Service. Rep. Smyre was presented with the award at the annual Zell Miller Legacy Gala on Saturday, February 21, 2020. Continue reading “Rep. Smyre Receives Zell Miller Foundation Award for Distinguished Public Service”
Rep. Houston Gaines Passes Bipartisan Bill to Help Deliver Health Care to Low-Income Georgians
ATLANTA – State Representative Houston Gaines (R-Athens) yesterday led a bipartisan effort to pass House Bill 521, which is a legislative effort to increase access to free dental care for low-income citizens in Georgia. Sponsored by Rep. Gaines, the legislation passed out of the House unanimously with a vote of 162 – 0 on Wednesday, February 26, 2020. Continue reading “Rep. Houston Gaines Passes Bipartisan Bill to Help Deliver Health Care to Low-Income Georgians”
Rep. Schofield Introduces Legislation to Prohibit Discrimination Based on Hair Style and Texture
ATLANTA – State Representative Kim Schofield (D-Atlanta) recently introduced legislation that would prohibit discrimination based on hair style and hair texture in Georgia. The legislation will be known as the “CROWN Act,” which stands for “Create a Respectful and Open World for Natural Hair.” Continue reading “Rep. Schofield Introduces Legislation to Prohibit Discrimination Based on Hair Style and Texture”