ATLANTA – State Representative Sandra Scott (D-Rex) recently introduced House Bill 801 to limit the number of patients assigned to a professional registered nurse in hospitals and other health care facilities. The bill would also require that nurses who are assigned to a specialized unit for the first time receive proper training. Continue reading “Rep. Scott Introduces Legislation to Regulate Nurse to Patient Ratios”
Georgia Legislative Black Caucus Announces 2020 Legislative Priorities
ATLANTA – The Georgia Legislative Black Caucus (GLBC), chaired by State Representative Karen Bennett (D-Stone Mountain), recently announced its 2020 legislative priorities in honor of Black History Month and ahead of the GLBC’s 45th annual Heritage Dinner. The GLBC, which is comprised of 65 House and Senate members, made the announcement during a press conference on Thursday, February 5. Continue reading “Georgia Legislative Black Caucus Announces 2020 Legislative Priorities”
Rep. Lopez Romero and Minority Leader Trammell Introduce Legislation to Provide In-State Tuition for All Georgia High School Graduates
ATLANTA – State Representative Brenda Lopez Romero (D-Norcross) and House Minority Leader Bob Trammell (D-Luthersville), along with State Representatives David Dreyer (D-Atlanta), Jasmine Clark (D-Lilburn) and Beth Moore (D-Peachtree Corners), today introduced House Bill 896 to allow high schools graduates in Georgia to receive in-state tuition rates, regardless of their immigration status. Continue reading “Rep. Lopez Romero and Minority Leader Trammell Introduce Legislation to Provide In-State Tuition for All Georgia High School Graduates”
Rep. Singleton Introduces Georgia Anti-Sanctuary Act
ATLANTA – State Representative Philip Singleton (R-Newnan) today introduced the Georgia Anti-Sanctuary Act, legislation which would require the state to adhere to federal immigration laws in Georgia with respect to criminal illegal aliens. Through this legislation, Rep. Singleton seeks to support President Donald Trump’s agenda for not allowing “sanctuary cities” in the U.S. so that the state of Georgia can work with federal counterparts to “keep America safe.” Continue reading “Rep. Singleton Introduces Georgia Anti-Sanctuary Act”
Rep. Allen Announces Legislation to Monitor Ethylene Oxide Use in Georgia
ATLANTA – State Representative Erick Allen (D-Smyrna) today announced that he will introduce legislation in the coming days to require ethylene oxide permit holders to monitor their emissions in Georgia. Continue reading “Rep. Allen Announces Legislation to Monitor Ethylene Oxide Use in Georgia”