ATLANTA – State Representative Sandra Scott (D-Rex) recently introduced House Bill 19, legislation which would protect individuals from discrimination in housing, public accommodations and employment opportunities. Continue reading “Rep. Scott Introduces Civil Rights Legislation”
Rep. Scott Introduces Georgia Lottery for Assistance of Homeless Military Veterans Act
ATLANTA – State Representative Sandra Scott (D-Rex) recently introduced House Bill 14 and House Resolution 7, legislation which would direct the Georgia Lottery Corporation to offer one or more lottery games to benefit homeless military veterans. Continue reading “Rep. Scott Introduces Georgia Lottery for Assistance of Homeless Military Veterans Act”
Rep. Scott Introduces Legislation to Create House Study Committee on the Decriminalization of Traffic Violations
ATLANTA – State Representative Sandra Scott (D-Rex) recently introduced House Resolution 47, which would create a House Study Committee on the Decriminalization of Traffic Violations. Continue reading “Rep. Scott Introduces Legislation to Create House Study Committee on the Decriminalization of Traffic Violations”
Rep. Scott Sponsors Legislation to Require Local Schools to Screen for Dyslexia
ATLANTA – State Representative Sandra Scott (D-Rex) recently introduced House Bill 40, which would require local school systems to conduct screenings for dyslexia.
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Gov. Deal Signs Military-Friendly Bill Championed by Rep. Scott
ATLANTA – State Representative Sandra Scott (D-Rex) today announced that Governor Nathan Deal signed House Bill 718 into law on Thursday, May 3, 2018. HB 718, which Rep. Scott sponsored during the 2018 legislative session of the Georgia General Assembly, will allow schools to grant military children excused absences to attend military affairs sponsored events. Continue reading “Gov. Deal Signs Military-Friendly Bill Championed by Rep. Scott”