ATLANTA – State Representative Carl Gilliard (D- Garden City) today announced that the Georgia House of Representatives unanimously passed House Bill 79, or the “Blind Bill,” on Tuesday, March 5. This measure would prevent government agencies and local authorities from discriminating against parents and legal guardians who are blind. Continue reading “Rep. Gilliard’s “Blind Bill” Passes House”
Rep. Gravley Introduces Georgia’s Hope Act to Produce and Dispense Low THC Oil
ATLANTA – State Representative Micah Gravley (R-Douglasville) recently introduced House Bill 324, the Georgia’s Hope Act, legislation which would allow for the cultivation, manufacturing and dispensing of low THC oil in Georgia. Continue reading “Rep. Gravley Introduces Georgia’s Hope Act to Produce and Dispense Low THC Oil”
Rep. Carter Launches 21-Day Veggie Challenge During National Kidney Awareness Month
ATLANTA – State Representative Doreen Carter (D-Lithonia) today launched a 21-day veggie challenge during National Kidney Awareness Month to encourage citizens to eat an alkaline diet for kidney health. Continue reading “Rep. Carter Launches 21-Day Veggie Challenge During National Kidney Awareness Month”
Speaker Ralston Announces Advisory Group on Legislative Leave
ATLANTA – Today, Speaker David Ralston (R-Blue Ridge) announced the members of an Advisory Group on Legislative Leave. This advisory group will review Georgia’s legislative leave laws (O.C.G.A. 9-10-150 & O.C.G.A. 17-8-26) as well as the practices of other states to ascertain whether Georgia’s legislative leave laws should be modified. Continue reading “Speaker Ralston Announces Advisory Group on Legislative Leave”
Rep. Tanner Announces 2019 House Transit Proposal
ATLANTA – State Representative Kevin Tanner (R-Dawsonville), Chairman of the House Transportation Committee, today announced the 2019 House Transit Proposal, which is a compilation of legislative priorities and recommendations from the House Commission on Transit Governance & Funding. Continue reading “Rep. Tanner Announces 2019 House Transit Proposal”