ATLANTA – State Representative Renitta Shannon (D-Decatur) today issued the following statement in response to the Georgia House of Representatives’ giving final passage to House Bill 481 on Friday, March 29: Continue reading “Rep. Shannon Issues Statement on Final Passage of House Bill 481”
House Adopts Rep. Gilliard’s Resolution to Oppose Offshore Drilling and Seismic Testing
ATLANTA – State Representative Carl Gilliard (D- Garden City) today announced that the Georgia House of Representatives adopted House Resolution 48 on Tuesday, April 2, to oppose offshore drilling and seismic testing along Georgia’s coast. Continue reading “House Adopts Rep. Gilliard’s Resolution to Oppose Offshore Drilling and Seismic Testing”
Rep. Gilliard’s “Blind Bill” Receives Final Passage
ATLANTA – State Representative Carl Gilliard (D- Garden City) today announced that the Georgia House of Representatives gave final passage to House Bill 79, or the “Blind Bill,” on Tuesday, April 2. This measure would prevent government agencies and local authorities from discriminating against parents and legal guardians who are blind. Continue reading “Rep. Gilliard’s “Blind Bill” Receives Final Passage”
Rep. Pedro Marin Will Not Run for Georgia’s 7th Congressional District
ATLANTA – State Representative Pedro Marin (D-Duluth) announced today that he will continue to serve as the State Representative for House District 96 and will not run for Georgia’s 7th Congressional District. He issued the following statement: Continue reading “Rep. Pedro Marin Will Not Run for Georgia’s 7th Congressional District”
Rep. Tommy Benton Announces House Passage of Senate Bill 68
ATLANTA – State Representative Tommy Benton (R-Jefferson), Chairman of the House Retirement Committee, today announced that the Georgia House of Representatives gave passage to Senate Bill 68 on Friday, March 28. This measure would create an appeals process for year-end teacher evaluations and would increase training requirements for financial management in local school boards. Continue reading “Rep. Tommy Benton Announces House Passage of Senate Bill 68”