ATLANTA – State Representative Renitta Shannon (D-Decatur) today issued the following statement on House Bill 481:
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Speaker Ralston Announces Members of the House Rural Development Council for 2019-2020 Term
ATLANTA – Speaker David Ralston (R-Blue Ridge) today announced the members of the House Rural Development Council for the 2019-2020 legislative term. This Council, which was reauthorized by House Resolution 214, will continue working with rural communities to find ways to encourage economic growth. Continue reading “Speaker Ralston Announces Members of the House Rural Development Council for 2019-2020 Term”
Governor Kemp Signs Legislation to Help Detect Dense Breast Tissue
ATLANTA – House Majority Leader Jon Burns (R-Newington) today announced that House Bill 62, or “Margie’s Law,” was signed by Governor Brian Kemp on Thursday, May 2, 2019. HB 62 will require health care facilities that conduct mammogram screenings to notify a patient if they are found to have dense breast tissue. Continue reading “Governor Kemp Signs Legislation to Help Detect Dense Breast Tissue”
Representative J. Craig Gordon Named to Georgia Entertainment Caucus
ATLANTA – State Representative J. Craig Gordon (D-Savannah) was recently named as a member of the Georgia Entertainment Caucus (GEC). The GEC seeks to encourage entertainers to engage in public policy and political efforts in the state. Continue reading “Representative J. Craig Gordon Named to Georgia Entertainment Caucus”
Governor Kemp Signs the “Blind Bill” Sponsored by Rep. Gilliard
ATLANTA – State Representative Carl Gilliard (D- Garden City) announced that House Bill 79, or the “Blind Bill,” was signed into law by Governor Brian Kemp on Thursday, May 2, 2019. Sponsored by Rep. Gilliard, HB 79 will prevent government agencies and local authorities from discriminating against parents and legal guardians who are blind. Continue reading “Governor Kemp Signs the “Blind Bill” Sponsored by Rep. Gilliard”