ATLANTA – Today, House Bill 267, the ‘Riley Gaines Act,’ passed out of the House Education Committee. HB 267, which would prevent biological males from competing against biological females in girls’ sports at every level throughout Georgia, is a priority bill for House Speaker Jon Burns (R-Newington) during the 2025 legislative session.
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ATLANTA – State Representatives Kim Schofield (D-Atlanta), Viola Davis (D-Stone Mountain), Sandra Scott (D-Rex) and State Senator Nan Orrock (D-Atlanta) will host a press conference to announce the introduction of House Bill 16, the Warehouse Workplace Protection Act, on Monday, February 24, 2025, at 12 p.m. at the South Steps of the Georgia State Capitol.
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ATLANTA – Georgia House Majority Caucus Whip James Burchett (R-Waycross) today announces the appointment of his Majority Caucus Whip Team for the 2025-2026 legislative term.
Continue reading “House Majority Whip James Burchett Announces Whip Team for the 2025-2026 Legislative Term”Reps. Viola Davis, Angie O’Steen Celebrate Nurses Day at State Capitol with House Resolution
ATLANTA – State Representatives Viola Davis (D-Stone Mountain) and Angie O’Steen (R-Ambrose) recently celebrated Nurses Day at the Capitol, an annual event that seeks to recognize the contributions of nurses to healthcare and the well-being of communities across the state.
Continue reading “Reps. Viola Davis, Angie O’Steen Celebrate Nurses Day at State Capitol with House Resolution”House Democratic Caucus to Hold Press Conference on Legislation to Repeal Georgia Promise Scholarship Act at State Capitol
ATLANTA – Members of the House Democratic Caucus will hold a press conference on House Bill 436, which would repeal the Georgia Promise Scholarship Act, on Monday, February 24, 2025, at 1:15 p.m. at the South Wing Steps of the Georgia State Capitol.
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