ATLANTA — State Representative Jason Spencer (R-Woodbine) and bill co-sponsors Rep. David Stover (R-Newnan), Rep. Scot Turner (R-Holly Springs), Rep. Kevin Cooke (R-Carrollton), and Rep. Michael Caldwell (R-Woodstock) released statements today regarding two bills that these legislators will introduce in the 2014 legislative session. These statements come on the heels of a press conference that was held at the State Capitol on Monday after these bills were presented to the public. Continue reading “Rep. Jason Spencer and Bill Co-Sponsors Comment on Pre-Filed Legislation”
Rep. Mary Margaret Oliver Pre-files Child Advocacy Legislation
ATLANTA— State Representative Mary Margaret Oliver (D-Decatur) recently pre-filed legislation in an effort to strengthen the Child Fatality Review Panel process. House Bill 705 would move the Child Fatality Review Panel and its functions from the Office of the Child Advocate (OCA) to the Department of Public Health, and amend confidentiality provisions relating to child abuse records. Continue reading “Rep. Mary Margaret Oliver Pre-files Child Advocacy Legislation”
Rep. Alex Atwood Receives Legislative Leadership Award
ATLANTA — State Representative Alex Atwood (R- Brunswick) recently received the Georgia Commission on Family Violence’s (GCFV) Legislative Leadership Award. GCFV chose Rep. Atwood for the award because of his sponsorship and successful passage of Senate Bill 86 which provides additional protections for family violence victims. Continue reading “Rep. Alex Atwood Receives Legislative Leadership Award”
Rep. Greg Morris Pre-files Legislation for Ten Commandments, Constitution Monument
ATLANTA— State Representative Greg Morris (R-Vidalia) recently pre-filed House Bill 702 which would erect a monument of the Ten Commandments as well as the preambles to the United States Constitution and the Georgia Constitution. Continue reading “Rep. Greg Morris Pre-files Legislation for Ten Commandments, Constitution Monument”
Rep. Smith Honors Award Winners at State Capitol
ATLANTA – State Representative Lynn Smith (R-Newnan) recently honored the winners of the 2013 Water Essay Contest at the State Capitol on Thursday, November 14, 2013. The essay contest is an initiative conducted by the Metropolitan North Georgia Water Planning District (MNGWPD) to raise awareness for conservation efforts and preservation of water quality in metro Atlanta. Continue reading “Rep. Smith Honors Award Winners at State Capitol”