ATLANTA – The Georgia House Democratic Caucus (GHDC) recently formed a subcommittee to monitor issues regarding the novel coronavirus, COVID-19, in Georgia. Through virtual legislative updates on the GHDC’s Facebook page, members of the caucus will continue to provide updates regarding COVID-19 information on weekdays at 5 p.m. Continue reading “Georgia House Democratic Caucus Forms Subcommittee on COVID-19, Makes Constituents Aware of Increase in Pneumonia-Related Deaths in Georgia”
Rep. Jeff Jones Announces “Citizens Detainment Act” to Amend Citizen’s Arrest Law
ATLANTA – State Representative Jeff Jones (R-Brunswick) today announced his plans to introduce the “Citizens Detainment Act,” legislation which would amend Georgia’s citizen’s arrest law. The proposed legislation would remove arrest powers from citizens, leaving such powers to law enforcement officers. It would also address the use of force during a lawful citizen’s detainment, as well as allow individuals to resist an unauthorized citizen’s detainment. Continue reading “Rep. Jeff Jones Announces “Citizens Detainment Act” to Amend Citizen’s Arrest Law”
Speaker Ralston Announces Live Streaming of All House Committee Meetings
ATLANTA – Speaker David Ralston (R-Blue Ridge) announces that all House committee and subcommittee meetings will be streamed live on the internet. Previously only full committee and select subcommittee meetings were streamed. This expanded capability will allow citizens from around the state to observe all business of the House of Representatives in real-time. Continue reading “Speaker Ralston Announces Live Streaming of All House Committee Meetings”
Rep. Shaw Blackmon Issues Statement on Investigation into Primary Election Irregularities
ATLANTA – State Representative Shaw Blackmon (R-Bonaire), chairman of the House Governmental Affairs Committee, issued the following statement regarding Speaker David Ralston’s (R-Blue Ridge) call for the House Governmental Affairs Committee to investigate irregularities in the primary election in Georgia:
Georgia Legislative Black Caucus Issues Statement on Voting Challenges Across State
ATLANTA – State Representative Karen Bennett (D-Stone Mountain), chair of the Georgia Legislative Black Caucus (GLBC), today issued the following statement in response to various challenges Georgia voters have faced as they cast ballots for the state, presidential and general primary election: