ATLANTA – State Representatives Kim Schofield (D-Atlanta) and Viola Davis (D-Stone Mountain) issue the following joint statement in response to the House passage of House Bill 1278, sponsored by State Representative Lee Hawkins (R-Gainesville), which would improve efficiencies in the issuance of permits for dentists to administer conscious sedation and general anesthesia in the state of Georgia:
Continue reading “Reps. Kim Schofield and Viola Davis Applaud Passage of House Bill 1278 to Improve Dental Sedation Permit Efficiency and Expand Access in Rural Communities”Reps. Lisa Campbell, Mary Ann Santos to Participate in Coalition Brunch to Unite Community Leaders During Heritage Weekend
ATLANTA – State Representatives Lisa Campbell (D-Kennesaw) and Mary Ann Santos (D-McDonough) invite community leaders, advocates and residents to gather in celebration, strategy and solidarity at the Coalition Brunch for Heritage Weekend on Sunday, March 1, 2026, from 1-4 p.m. at the Race Amity Center on Edgewood Avenue in Atlanta, Georgia.
Continue reading “Reps. Lisa Campbell, Mary Ann Santos to Participate in Coalition Brunch to Unite Community Leaders During Heritage Weekend”Rep. Anissa Jones Applauds House Health Committee Passage of Maternal Mental Health Legislation
ATLANTA – State Representative Anissa Jones (D-Macon) applauds the recent House Health Committee passage of House Bill 1346, the Georgia Maternal Mental Health Improvement Act. Sponsored by Rep. Jones, the legislation would ensure that health insurance policies issued in Georgia provide coverage for medically necessary maternal mental health screenings during pregnancy and for up to 12 months postpartum, along with treatment for women who screen positive for maternal mental health conditions.
Continue reading “Rep. Anissa Jones Applauds House Health Committee Passage of Maternal Mental Health Legislation”Rep. Gabriel Sanchez to Host Press Conference on the Georgia Medicare for All Act
ATLANTA – State Representative Gabriel Sanchez (D-Smyrna) will host a press conference to announce the introduction of the Georgia Medicare for All Act on Tuesday, March 3, 2026, at 12 p.m. at the South Wing Steps of the Georgia State Capitol in Atlanta, Georgia.
Continue reading “Rep. Gabriel Sanchez to Host Press Conference on the Georgia Medicare for All Act”Rep. Tangie Herring Advances Family-Focused Housing Bill to the Rules Committee
ATLANTA – State Representative Tangie Herring (D-Macon) has advanced House Bill 1166 out of the House Committee on Governmental Affairs, sending this housing measure directly to the House Rules Committee. Rep. Herring emphasizes that this legislation would provide a solution to the statewide housing inventory crisis by removing unnecessary zoning red tape for small residential dwellings, all while preserving the local safeguards that protect Georgia communities.
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