ATLANTA – State Representative Calvin Smyre (D-Columbus), Dean of the Georgia House of Representatives, was recently honored by Governor Brian Kemp and chosen as the namesake of the Georgia Research Alliance’s (GRA) collaborative sickle cell research position. Currently the longest-serving member in the Georgia General Assembly, Rep. Smyre was honored for his professional and civic contributions to the state.
Georgia House Democratic Caucus to Hold Press Conference Tomorrow on Senate Bill 202, Other Elections Legislation
ATLANTA – The Georgia House Democratic Caucus, led by House Minority Leader James Beverly (D-Macon), will hold a press conference on Senate Bill 202 and other election legislation TOMORROW, Tuesday, March 23, 2021, upon adjournment at the South Wing Steps of the State Capitol.
Rep. Smyre Gives Remarks as U.S. Congressman John Lewis Lies in State at State Capitol
ATLANTA – State Representative Calvin Smyre (D-Columbus), Dean of the Georgia House of Representatives, today delivered the following remarks during the lie in state ceremony for U.S. Congressman John Lewis at the Georgia State Capitol:
Rep. Smyre Issues Statement on Efforts to Push for Final Passage of Georgia Hate Crimes Act
ATLANTA – State Representative Calvin Smyre (D-Columbus), Dean of the Georgia House of Representatives, today issued the following statement regarding recent efforts to push for the final passage House Bill 426, also known as the “Georgia Hate Crimes Act:” Continue reading “Rep. Smyre Issues Statement on Efforts to Push for Final Passage of Georgia Hate Crimes Act”
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”