House Committee Approves Legislation to Keep Individuals Convicted of Killing Police Officers in Maximum Security Prisons

ATLANTA – The House Public Safety & Homeland Security Committee, chaired by State Representative J. Collins (R-Villa Rica), today passed House Bill 1553, or Bishop’s Law. Introduced by State Representative Clint Crowe (R-Jackson), Bishop’s Law would require individuals convicted of killing a police officer to serve their sentences in the state’s highest security prisons.

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Rep. Beth Moore Introduces “Hungry Dog” Bill to Allow Pet-Friendly Restaurants to Serve Dog-Safe Food

ATLANTA – Representative Beth Moore (D-Peachtree Corners) recently introduced House Bill 1376, also known as the “Hungry Dog” bill, to allow restaurants that permit dogs on outdoor patios to also offer their canine visitors a dog-safe menu.

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Rep. Cannon to Host Press Conference Tomorrow on 62nd Anniversary of the Atlanta Student Movement of 1960

ATLANTA – State Representative Park Cannon (D-Atlanta) will hold a press conference to honor the 62nd anniversary of the Atlanta Student Movement of 1960 TOMORROW, Tuesday, March 15, 2022, at 2:45 p.m. at the South Wing Steps of the Georgia State Capitol.

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Rep. Dukes to Hold Press Conference Tomorrow on Proposed Joint Study Committee for the Expansion and National Competitiveness of Georgia Agriculture

ATLANTA – State Representative Winfred Dukes (D-Albany) will hold a press conference to discuss his legislation to create the Joint Study Committee for the Expansion and National Competitiveness of Georgia Agriculture TOMORROW, Tuesday, March 15, 2022, at 11 a.m. at the South Wing Steps of the State Capitol.

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