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”
Speaker Ralston Announces Members of Two House Study Committees
ATLANTA – Speaker David Ralston (R-Blue Ridge) today announced the members of two House study committees. Those study committees and their respective members are:
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Rep. Brenda Lopez Romero Selected for Leadership Atlanta’s Class of 2020
ATLANTA – State Representative Brenda Lopez Romero (D-Norcross) was recently selected to participate in Leadership Atlanta’s Class of 2020, which also marks the 50th class of the Leadership Atlanta program. The program explores critical community issues and builds relationships among established leaders in the metro Atlanta area. Continue reading “Rep. Brenda Lopez Romero Selected for Leadership Atlanta’s Class of 2020”