ATLANTA – State Representative Houston Gaines (R-Athens) today announced that Governor Brian Kemp signed Senate Bill 288 into law on Wednesday, August 5, 2020. State Senator Tonya Anderson (D-Lithonia) and Rep. Gaines carried and unanimously passed Senate Bill 288 in the House and Senate during the 2020 legislative session, and this legislation will allow for individuals to have certain misdemeanors restricted and sealed from their public criminal records after not reoffending for four years. Continue reading “Rep. Houston Gaines Announces Criminal Justice Reform Legislation Signed by Governor”
Statement from Lt. Governor Duncan & Speaker Ralston
ATLANTA, GA – Lieutenant Governor Geoff Duncan and Speaker of the House David Ralston issued the following statement regarding Governor Kemp’s suggestion of calling a Special Session of the Georgia General Assembly:
“While we respect Governor Kemp’s opinion, we disagree that the manner in which HB 105 was passed leaves the legislation vulnerable to a legal challenge. However, we are prepared to convene a special session, if called, to perform our constitutional duty to address his concerns and consider other important measures like House Bill 991, which provides critical oversight to taxpayer dollars.”
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Media Contacts:
| John Porter
Chief of Staff — Lt. Governor’s Office |
Kaleb McMichen
Director of Communications – Speaker’s Office |
Concerned State Legislators Continue Work to Eliminate Unemployment Insurance Benefits Backlog
ATLANTA – State Representatives Sandra Scott (D-Rex) and Kim Schofield (D-Atlanta), along with House Minority Caucus Chairman James Beverly (D-Macon), State Representatives Viola Davis (D-Stone Mountain), Donna McLeod (D-Lawrenceville), Rhonda Burnough (D-Riverdale) and Valencia Stovall (D-Forest Park), recently have worked to eliminate the backlog of Unemployment Insurance (UI) benefits requests in Georgia. This week, Reps. Scott and Schofield coordinated a series of press conferences held across the state to address this issue. Continue reading “Concerned State Legislators Continue Work to Eliminate Unemployment Insurance Benefits Backlog”
Governor Signs Civil Air Patrol Bill Sponsored by Representative Josh Bonner
ATLANTA – State Representative Josh Bonner (R-Fayetteville) today announced that Governor Brian Kemp signed House Bill 487 into law on Wednesday, August 5, 2020. Sponsored by Rep. Bonner, HB 487 provides a greater opportunity for more of Georgia’s state employees to volunteer after declared natural disasters occur. Continue reading “Governor Signs Civil Air Patrol Bill Sponsored by Representative Josh Bonner”
Rep. Beasley-Teague Comments on City of South Fulton Legislation, Recent Town Hall Meeting
ATLANTA – State Representative Sharon Beasley-Teague (D-Red Oak) today issued the following statement regarding her commenting on legislation during the City of South Fulton House Delegation’s recent virtual town hall meeting on Tuesday, August 4, 2020: