By State Representatives Bruce Williamson (R-Monroe) and Matt Dollar (R-Marietta)
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Rep. Houston Gaines’s Legislation to Support Victims of Dating Violence Receives Final Passage, Heads to the Governor’s Desk
ATLANTA – State Representative Houston Gaines (R-Athens) today announced that the Georgia House of Representatives gave final passage to House Bill 231 by a vote of 169-0 on Wednesday, March 31, 2021. Sponsored by Rep. Gaines, HB 231 would create a new type of temporary protective order for victims who experience abuse by a dating partner.
Rep. Mandisha Thomas Announces State Funding for Fulton County Young Farmer Program Position
ATLANTA – State Representative Mandisha Thomas (D-Atlanta) today announced that House Bill 81, the Fiscal Year 2022 budget, includes an increase of $85,000 for a Young Farmer Program position in Fulton County.
Freshman Rep. Marvin Lim Introduces 34 Bills on Behalf of House District 99, Granted Hearings for 12 Pieces of Legislation
ATLANTA – State Representative Marvin Lim (D-Norcross) introduced 34 House bills and resolutions during the 2021 legislative session. Rep. Lim was also successful in scheduling hearings for 12 pieces of legislation, and he completed hearings in seven different House committees.
Georgia House Democratic Caucus Leaders Focused on Opposition to Election Legislation
ATLANTA – The leadership team of the Georgia House Democratic Caucus yesterday held a press conference to express the caucus’ opposition Senate Bill 202 ahead of Legislative Day 39.