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”
House Adopts Rep. Gilliard’s Resolution to Oppose Offshore Drilling and Seismic Testing
ATLANTA – State Representative Carl Gilliard (D- Garden City) today announced that the Georgia House of Representatives adopted House Resolution 48 on Tuesday, April 2, to oppose offshore drilling and seismic testing along Georgia’s coast. Continue reading “House Adopts Rep. Gilliard’s Resolution to Oppose Offshore Drilling and Seismic Testing”
Rep. Gilliard’s “Blind Bill” Receives Final Passage
ATLANTA – State Representative Carl Gilliard (D- Garden City) today announced that the Georgia House of Representatives gave final passage to House Bill 79, or the “Blind Bill,” on Tuesday, April 2. This measure would prevent government agencies and local authorities from discriminating against parents and legal guardians who are blind. Continue reading “Rep. Gilliard’s “Blind Bill” Receives Final Passage”
House Adopts Rep. Gilliard’s Resolution to Create House Study Committee on Gang and Youth Violence Prevention
ATLANTA – State Representative Carl Gilliard (D- Garden City) today announced that the Georgia House of Representatives adopted House Resolution 585 on Friday, March 29. HR 585, sponsored by Rep. Gilliard, creates the House Study Committee on Gang and Youth Violence Prevention. Continue reading “House Adopts Rep. Gilliard’s Resolution to Create House Study Committee on Gang and Youth Violence Prevention”
Rep. Gilliard’s “Blind Bill” Passes House
ATLANTA – State Representative Carl Gilliard (D- Garden City) today announced that the Georgia House of Representatives unanimously passed House Bill 79, or the “Blind Bill,” on Tuesday, March 5. This measure would prevent government agencies and local authorities from discriminating against parents and legal guardians who are blind. Continue reading “Rep. Gilliard’s “Blind Bill” Passes House”