ATLANTA – State Representative Carl Gilliard (D- Garden City) announced that House Bill 79, or the “Blind Bill,” was signed into law by Governor Brian Kemp on Thursday, May 2, 2019. Sponsored by Rep. Gilliard, HB 79 will prevent government agencies and local authorities from discriminating against parents and legal guardians who are blind. Continue reading “Governor Kemp Signs the “Blind Bill” Sponsored by Rep. Gilliard”
Rep. Donna McLeod Introduces Legislation to Change Georgia Voting Laws
ATLANTA – State Representative Donna McLeod (D-Lawrenceville) recently introduced House Bills 210, 211 and 222, three pieces of legislation that would revise current voting laws in Georgia. Continue reading “Rep. Donna McLeod Introduces Legislation to Change Georgia Voting Laws”
Rep. Kennard Recognizes Stanley C. “Stas” Preczewski at the State Capitol
ATLANTA – State Representative Gregg Kennard (D-Lawrenceville) led the Georgia House of Representatives on Tuesday, February 5, 2019, in honoring Stanley C. “Stas” Preczewski with House Resolution 107. Preczewski was recognized in the House Chamber of the Georgia State Capitol for his retirement as president of Georgia Gwinnett College (GGC). Continue reading “Rep. Kennard Recognizes Stanley C. “Stas” Preczewski at the State Capitol”
Rep. Steven Sainz Sworn in, Receives Committee Assignments for the 2019-2020 Legislative Term
ATLANTA – State Representative Steven Sainz (R-Woodbine) was sworn into office as a member of the Georgia House of Representatives on Monday, January 14, 2019, marking his first day of the 2019-2020 legislative term. Monday was the first day of the first term of the 155th legislative session of the Georgia General Assembly. Continue reading “Rep. Steven Sainz Sworn in, Receives Committee Assignments for the 2019-2020 Legislative Term”
Rep. Josh McLaurin Sworn in, Receives Committee Assignments for the 2019-2020 Legislative Term
ATLANTA – State Representative Josh McLaurin (D-Sandy Springs) was sworn into office as a member of the Georgia House of Representatives on Monday, January 14, 2019, marking his first day of the 2019-2020 legislative term. Monday was the first day of the first term of the 155th legislative session of the Georgia General Assembly. Continue reading “Rep. Josh McLaurin Sworn in, Receives Committee Assignments for the 2019-2020 Legislative Term”