ATLANTA – State Representative Lydia Glaize (D-Fairburn) was recently named by State Representative Carl Gilliard (D-Savannah), chair of the Georgia Legislative Black Caucus (GLBC), to serve as the chair of the GLBC’s Education Committee.
Rep. Doreen Carter Commends Signing of Legislation to Increase Newton Co. Senior Homestead Exemption
ATLANTA – State Representative Doreen Carter (D-Lithonia) commends Governor Brian Kemp for signing Senate Bill 311 into law on Wednesday, May 3, 2023. Sponsored by Rep. Carter in the House, SB 311 would provide an opportunity for local residents to increase the homestead exemption for senior citizens living in Newton County.
Democratic Legislators Continue Work to Advance Support for Police Accountability Act
ATLANTA – State Representative Sandra Scott (D-Rex), Viola Davis (D-Stone Mountain) and Kim Schofield (D-Atlanta) will continue to work to advance bipartisan support for House Bill 107, the Police Accountability Act. Introduced during the 2023 legislative session, HB 107 would require all law enforcement agencies to provide a body-worn camera to every officer and require such body cameras be turned on during interactions with the public.
Rep. Mesha Mainor Announces Legislation Signed to Allow Atlanta University Consortium to Create Unified Campus Police Department
ATLANTA – State Representative Mesha Mainor (D-Atlanta) today announced that Governor Brian Kemp has signed House Bill 142 into law. Aimed to support the Atlanta University Center Consortium’s (AUCC) member institutions, HB 142 will allow colleges and universities in Georgia to unify their police units to protect students across campuses.
Rep. Mandisha Thomas Commends Governor for Signing Legislation to Increase Workers’ Compensation Payments
ATLANTA – State Representative Mandisha A. Thomas (D-South Fulton) commends Governor Brian Kemp for signing House Bill 480 into law on Tuesday, May 2, 2023. Co-sponsored by Rep. Thomas, HB 480 increases workers’ compensation in state law, as well as the maximum total workers’ compensation that can be paid to a surviving spouse after their spouse dies.