Kim Schofield – Georgia House of Representatives

April 6, 2026April 20, 2026

EDITORIAL: Reps. Davis, Scott and Schofield: We Oppose House Bill 297

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

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We are raising serious concerns about House Bill 297, legislation that centralizes power, weakens local control and places underserved and under-resourced communities at risk. We are also warning the public that the “devil is in the details,” particularly regarding the transfer of assets, contracts, federal funds and financial obligations.

March 30, 2026April 20, 2026

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.

March 26, 2026

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.

March 12, 2026

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.

March 4, 2026

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: