Georgia House of Representatives
House Media Services Office
By State Representative Sandra Scott (D-Rex)
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Guns, guns, everywhere! Gun violence has breached our front doors and invaded our schools, our homes and our communities. It is a relentless epidemic that devastates lives and shatters our sense of safety. The question now is, “What are we going to do about it?”
Continue reading “Enough is Enough: It’s Time for Action on Gun Violence and Mental Health”ATLANTA – State Representative Sandra Scott (D-Rex) will host a “Let’s Put an End to Period Poverty Packaging Party” TOMORROW, Thursday, August 15, 2024, from 4 – 8 p.m. at the Carl Rhodenizer Recreation Center in Rex, Georgia.
Continue reading “Rep. Sandra Scott to Host “Let’s Put an End to Period Poverty Packaging Party” in Rex Tomorrow”ATLANTA – State Representatives Viola Davis (D-Stone Mountain), Kim Schofield (D-Atlanta), Sandra Scott (D-Rex) and Rhonda Burnough (D-Riverdale) today call for action against State Superintendent Richard Woods’ decision to block an AP African American Studies course from state curriculum for the 2024 academic year.
Continue reading “Georgia Legislators Call for Action Against Defunding of AP African American Studies”By State Representatives Viola Davis (D-Stone Mountain), Sandra Scott (D-Rex) and Kim Schofield (D-Atlanta)
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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.
Continue reading “Georgia House Bill 1032: Ending Foreclosure for Unpaid Property Association Fees”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.”
Continue reading “Protecting Veterans and Ensuring Fairness in Military Benefits”