ATLANTA – State Representative Darrel Ealum (D-Albany) was recently presented with the 2016 Charlotte Wilen Maternal & Infant Health Advocate of the Year Award by the Healthy Mothers, Healthy Babies Coalition (HMHB) of Georgia. HMHB recognized Rep. Ealum for his work on and support of the Georgia Lactation Consultant Practice Act, or House Bill 649, from the 2015 legislative session. Continue reading “Rep. Ealum Receives 2016 Charlotte Wilen Maternal & Infant Health Advocate of the Year Award”
EDITORIAL: Improve Educational Opportunities for Military Personnel, Veterans and Families
By State Representative Dave Belton (R-Buckhead), Chairman of the House Military Affairs Working Group
Rep. Hilton’s Bill Supporting Individuals with Intellectual and Developmental Disabilities Passes House
ATLANTA – The Georgia House of Representatives today unanimously passed House Bill 343, authored by State Representative Scott Hilton (R- Peachtree Corners). This bill would update outdated terminology in current Georgia criminal law by replacing the terms “mental retardation” and “mentally retarded” with “intellectual disability.” Continue reading “Rep. Hilton’s Bill Supporting Individuals with Intellectual and Developmental Disabilities Passes House”
Rep. Carson Introduces Legislation to Establish House Study Committee on Distracted Driving
ATLANTA – State Representative John Carson (R-Marietta) recently introduced House Resolution 282, legislation that would create the House Study Committee on Distracted Driving. Continue reading “Rep. Carson Introduces Legislation to Establish House Study Committee on Distracted Driving”
Rep. Glanton’s Educating Children of Military Families Act Passes House
ATLANTA – The Georgia House of Representatives today unanimously passed House Bill 148, the Educating Children of Military Families Act. Authored by State Representative Mike Glanton (D-Jonesboro), the bill would authorize the Department of Education to create unique identifiers for students whose parent or guardian is an active-duty military service member or reserve member of the National Guard. Continue reading “Rep. Glanton’s Educating Children of Military Families Act Passes House”