ATLANTA – State Representative Erick Allen (D-Smyrna) recently introduced House Bill 326, legislation which would create a special state license plate to benefit the Georgia Council on Substance Abuse’s (GCSA) Georgia Recovers program and the Georgia Mental Health Consumer Network (GMHCN). This license plate seeks to honor people in recovery from addiction and mental health challenges, their allies and professionals who have dedicated themselves to help improve lives and communities. Continue reading “Rep. Allen Introduces Legislation to Create “Georgia Recovers” Special State License Plate”
Rep. Scott Introduces Legislation to Create Postgraduate Stipends for Student Athletes
ATLANTA – State Representative Sandra Scott (D-Rex) recently introduced House Bill 766, legislation which would allow college athletes to receive a postgraduate stipend for participating in certain athletic events. Continue reading “Rep. Scott Introduces Legislation to Create Postgraduate Stipends for Student Athletes”
Rep. Carson Announces Reduced Traffic Fatalities, Continues Work to Reduce Distracted Driving
ATLANTA – State Representative John Carson (R-Marietta) today announced that traffic fatalities in Georgia have decreased since passage of the Hands-Free law, and he will pursue legislation during the 2020 legislative session to further reduce distracted driving in our state. Continue reading “Rep. Carson Announces Reduced Traffic Fatalities, Continues Work to Reduce Distracted Driving”
Rep. Gullett Sponsors Resolution Recognizing 9-1-1 and Public Safety Telecommunicators as First Responders
ATLANTA – State Representative Joseph Gullett (R-Dallas) recently sponsored House Resolution 885, which recognizes 9-1-1 and public safety telecommunicators as first responders in Georgia. The Georgia House of Representatives adopted HR 885 on Tuesday, January 14, 2020. Continue reading “Rep. Gullett Sponsors Resolution Recognizing 9-1-1 and Public Safety Telecommunicators as First Responders”
Rep. Washburn Named Chairman of House Regulated Industries Subcommittee
ATLANTA – State Representative Dale Washburn (R-Macon) was recently named chairman of the House Regulated Industries Subcommittee on Regulatory Legislation by State Representative Alan Powell (R-Hartwell), chairman of the House Regulated Industries Committee. Continue reading “Rep. Washburn Named Chairman of House Regulated Industries Subcommittee”