ATLANTA – State Senator Emanuel Jones (D – Decatur) and State Representative Karla Drenner (D-Avondale Estates) today issued the following statements on the results of the recent ballot referendum held to update the DeKalb County Board of Ethics and how ethics complaints would be handled by the County: Continue reading “Sen. Emanuel Jones and Rep. Karla Drenner Issue Statement on DeKalb County Ethics Referendum”
Rep. Allen to Introduce Ethylene Oxide Legislation
ATLANTA – State Representative Erick Allen (D-Smyrna) today announced that he will introduce legislation during the 2020 legislative session to address the monitoring and use of ethylene oxide in the state. Continue reading “Rep. Allen to Introduce Ethylene Oxide Legislation”
Rep. Darlene Taylor Named Chairman of the House Appropriations Subcommittee on Transportation
ATLANTA – State Representative Darlene Taylor (R-Thomasville) was recently appointed by Speaker David Ralston (R-Blue Ridge) to serve as the chairman of the House Appropriations Subcommittee on Transportation for the remainder of the 2019-2020 legislative term. Continue reading “Rep. Darlene Taylor Named Chairman of the House Appropriations Subcommittee on Transportation”
Rep. Josh Bonner Appointed to House Appropriations Subcommittee on Economic Development
ATLANTA – State Representative Josh Bonner (R-Fayetteville) was recently appointed by Speaker David Ralston (R-Blue Ridge) to serve as a member on the House Appropriations Subcommittee on Economic Development for the remainder of the 2019-2020 legislative term. Continue reading “Rep. Josh Bonner Appointed to House Appropriations Subcommittee on Economic Development”
Rep. Rick Williams to Introduce Organ Transplant Antidiscrimination Legislation
ATLANTA – State Representative Rick Williams (R-Milledgeville) today announced that he will introduce legislation, Gracie’s Law, during the 2020 legislative session to prohibit discrimination against a potential organ transplant recipient based solely on a physical or mental disability. Continue reading “Rep. Rick Williams to Introduce Organ Transplant Antidiscrimination Legislation”