ATLANTA – The Georgia House of Representatives unanimously passed House Bill 493, sponsored by State Representative Valencia Stovall (D-Forest Park), on Monday, Feb. 26, 2018. This bill would require public commentary to be included in video recordings of meetings of local governing authorities. Continue reading “Rep. Stovall’s Public Comment Legislation Passes House”
Rep. Hanson Introduces Legislation Eliminating County-Level CEO Positions Statewide
ATLANTA – State Representative Meagan Hanson (R-Brookhaven) last week introduced House Bill 961, which would eliminate the elected CEO position for county governments statewide. Rep. Hanson has been passionate about eliminating the DeKalb County CEO position for several years, and by introducing this legislation, she is following in the footsteps of DeKalb County State Representatives Scott Holcomb (D-Atlanta) and Mary Margaret Oliver (D-Decatur) who proposed local legislation to eliminate the DeKalb County CEO position in 2016. Continue reading “Rep. Hanson Introduces Legislation Eliminating County-Level CEO Positions Statewide”
Rep. Turner Announces House Passage of Credit Reporting Legislation
ATLANTA – State Representative Scot Turner (R-Holly Springs) today announced that the Georgia House of Representatives passed House Bill 866, legislation he sponsored, by a vote of 168-1. This measure would prohibit credit reporting agencies from charging a fee for freezing or unfreezing a consumer account. Continue reading “Rep. Turner Announces House Passage of Credit Reporting Legislation”
Rep. Spencer’s Hidden Predator Act Passes Key Committee
ATLANTA – The House Judiciary Non-Civil Committee today unanimously passed House Bill 605, the Hidden Predator Act, sponsored by State Representative Jason Spencer (R-Woodbine). HB 605 is the latest update to the Hidden Predator Act and would provide provisions that would hold negligent or grossly negligent individuals or entities who conceal child abuse accountable. Continue reading “Rep. Spencer’s Hidden Predator Act Passes Key Committee”
Rep. Coleman Announces Retirement from the General Assembly
ATLANTA – State Representative Brooks Coleman (R-Duluth) today announced that he will not seek re-election to the Georgia House of Representatives. Rep. Coleman will retire at the end of his current term after serving 26 years in the Georgia General Assembly. Continue reading “Rep. Coleman Announces Retirement from the General Assembly”