Sandra Scott – Georgia House of Representatives

May 7, 2024

Georgia House Bill 1032: Ending Foreclosure for Unpaid Property Association Fees

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

(583 words)

We plan to refile House Bill 1032, the “Property Owner Rights and Accountability Act,” which proposes to eliminate the option for property associations to foreclose on homes for unpaid assessments. By removing the $2,000 minimum threshold for foreclosure, the bill aims to protect property owners from losing their homes over association fees. This move seeks to address concerns about the potential abuse of assessment fees, which have, at times, been used to unfairly target homeowners.

March 12, 2024

Protecting Veterans and Ensuring Fairness in Military Benefits

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

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As a state, as a community and as a nation, we owe an immeasurable debt of gratitude to our veterans and their families. They have sacrificed so much to ensure our safety and protect our freedoms. However, concerns have been raised about the transparency and fairness of services provided to these brave men and women. In response to these concerns, bipartisan sponsors in the Georgia General Assembly, including State Representatives Sandra Scott, Viola Davis, Kim Schofield, and others, introduced House Bill 1323, also known as the “Fair Business Practices Act.”

March 4, 2024

Rep. Sandra Scott to Reintroduce Package of Housing Legislation during 2025 Legislative Session

ATLANTA – State Representative Sandra Scott (D-Rex) today announced that she will reintroduce a package of housing legislation during the 2025 legislative session to safeguard property owners and tenants.

February 21, 2024

Reps. Viola Davis, Rhonda Taylor and State Representatives Hold Virtual Housing Legislation Update

ATLANTA – State Representatives Viola Davis (D-Stone Mountain), Rhonda Taylor (D-Conyers), Sandra Scott (D-Rex), Kim Schofield (D-Atlanta), Rhonda Burnough (D-Riverdale), Marvin Lim (D-Norcross) and Imani Barnes (D-Tucker) recently held a virtual housing legislation update via Zoom. The town hall, which took place on Monday, February 19, 2024, for an hour and a half, provided a platform to discuss housing legislation and its impact on the community.

February 2, 2024

Controversial Bills in Georgia Raise Concerns Over Elected District Attorneys

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

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In 2023, Georgia’s governor signed Senate Bill 92 into law, introducing a contentious provision that allows for the removal of elected district attorneys from office if they are perceived as not adequately enforcing the law. This move has ignited a fierce debate, with many viewing it as a thinly veiled power grab aimed at ousting Democratic prosecutors, particularly those who have expressed reluctance to prosecute abortion-related crimes. The subsequent House Bill 881 has added fuel to the fire, deepening concerns about partisan control over prosecutorial decisions and its potential implications for ongoing criminal investigations. Furthermore, House Bill 983 proposes the repeal of the Prosecuting Attorneys Qualifications Commission (PAQC) in the state of Georgia, amplifying the controversy.