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EDITORIAL: Reps. Davis, Schofield and Scott: Why We Voted ‘No’ on House Bill 1199

By State Representatives Viola Davis (D-Stone Mountain), Kim Schofield (D-Atlanta) and Sandra G. Scott (D-Rex)

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We want to make it clear that we support tax relief for Georgia families and businesses, but we also believe the public deserves transparency and full understanding of any long-term tax policy changes.

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Reps. Viola Davis, Kim Schofield and Sandra Scott Introduce Resolution Urging Congress to Pass the Essential Worker Pay Protection Act

ATLANTA – State Representatives Viola Davis (D-Stone Mountain), Kim Schofield (D-Atlanta) and Sandra Scott (D-Rex) recently introduced House Resolution 1858, which urges Georgia’s congressional delegation to pass the Essential Worker Pay Protection Act and codify permanent protections of essential federal employees during government shutdowns.

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State Representatives to Host Press Conference to Recognize Arts as a Resource for Mental Health Treatment at State Capitol Today

ATLANTA – State Representatives Kim Schofield (D-Atlanta), Todd Jones (R-South Forsyth), chairman of the House Technology & Infrastructure Innovation Committee, and Mary Margaret Oliver (D-Decatur) will host a press conference on House Resolution 1007 to formally recognize the arts as a resource for mental health treatment TODAY, Thursday, March 12, 2026, at 12:30 p.m. at the South Wing Steps of the Georgia State Capitol.

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Rep. Kim Schofield Issues Statement on Local Impact of Homeownership Opportunity and Market Equalization Act

ATLANTA – State Representative Kim Schofield (D-Atlanta) today issued the following statement on House Bill 1116, the Homeownership Opportunity and Market Equalization Act of 2026, and the accompanying constitutional amendment, House Resolution 1114, citing concerns about the potential fiscal impact on Fulton County, the City of Atlanta and local public-school systems:

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Reps. Kim Schofield and Viola Davis Applaud Passage of House Bill 1278 to Improve Dental Sedation Permit Efficiency and Expand Access in Rural Communities

ATLANTA – State Representatives Kim Schofield (D-Atlanta) and Viola Davis (D-Stone Mountain) issue the following joint statement in response to the House passage of House Bill 1278, sponsored by State Representative Lee Hawkins (R-Gainesville), which would improve efficiencies in the issuance of permits for dentists to administer conscious sedation and general anesthesia in the state of Georgia:

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