ATLANTA – State Senator Tonya Anderson (D-Lithonia) and State Representative Houston Gaines (R-Athens) carried and unanimously passed Senate Bill 288 in both chambers on Wednesday, June 24, 2020. SB 288 will now head to Governor Brian Kemp for consideration. This legislation would allow for individuals to have certain misdemeanors restricted and sealed from their public criminal records after not reoffending for four years. Continue reading “Sen. Tonya Anderson and Rep. Houston Gaines Announce Final Passage of Criminal Justice Reform Legislation”
Rep. Houston Gaines Announces Senate Passage of Anti-Human Trafficking Legislation
ATLANTA – State Representative Houston Gaines (R-Athens) today announced that the State Senate passed House Bill 823. The Senate voted 48-0 to approve the measure, ensuring unanimous passage in both the House and Senate. Rep. Gaines introduced HB 823 on behalf of Governor Brian Kemp and First Lady Marty Kemp to combat human trafficking in Georgia. Continue reading “Rep. Houston Gaines Announces Senate Passage of Anti-Human Trafficking Legislation”
Speaker Ralston Announces Special Committee on Access to the Civil Justice System
ATLANTA – Speaker David Ralston (R-Blue Ridge) today appointed a Special Committee on Access to the Civil Justice System. This special committee of the House of Representatives will consider legislation which seeks to modify Georgia’s civil justice system and the ability of citizens to seek redress through the courts. Continue reading “Speaker Ralston Announces Special Committee on Access to the Civil Justice System”
Rep. Houston Gaines Proposes Paid Parental Leave for State Employees
ATLANTA – State Representative Houston Gaines (R-Athens) filed legislation in the Georgia House of Representatives today providing paid parental leave to employees of the State of Georgia. Representative Gaines made the announcement today at a press conference at the State Capitol with Speaker of the House David Ralston (R-Blue Ridge). Continue reading “Rep. Houston Gaines Proposes Paid Parental Leave for State Employees”
Rep. Houston Gaines Passes Anti-Human Trafficking Legislation
ATLANTA – State Representative Houston Gaines (R-Athens) yesterday led the Georgia House of Representatives in passing House Bill 823, part of a legislative package in partnership with First Lady Marty Kemp and Governor Brian Kemp to combat human trafficking in Georgia. Sponsored by Rep. Gaines, HB 823 passed out of the House unanimously with a vote of 166 – 0. Continue reading “Rep. Houston Gaines Passes Anti-Human Trafficking Legislation”