ATLANTA – State Representative Houston Gaines (R-Athens) today announced that the State Senate passed House Bill 823. The Senate voted 48-0 to approve the measure, ensuring unanimous passage in both the House and Senate. Rep. Gaines introduced HB 823 on behalf of Governor Brian Kemp and First Lady Marty Kemp to combat human trafficking in Georgia. Continue reading “Rep. Houston Gaines Announces Senate Passage of Anti-Human Trafficking Legislation”
Speaker Ralston Announces Special Committee on Access to the Civil Justice System
ATLANTA – Speaker David Ralston (R-Blue Ridge) today appointed a Special Committee on Access to the Civil Justice System. This special committee of the House of Representatives will consider legislation which seeks to modify Georgia’s civil justice system and the ability of citizens to seek redress through the courts. Continue reading “Speaker Ralston Announces Special Committee on Access to the Civil Justice System”
Rep. Houston Gaines Proposes Paid Parental Leave for State Employees
ATLANTA – State Representative Houston Gaines (R-Athens) filed legislation in the Georgia House of Representatives today providing paid parental leave to employees of the State of Georgia. Representative Gaines made the announcement today at a press conference at the State Capitol with Speaker of the House David Ralston (R-Blue Ridge). Continue reading “Rep. Houston Gaines Proposes Paid Parental Leave for State Employees”
Rep. Houston Gaines Passes Anti-Human Trafficking Legislation
ATLANTA – State Representative Houston Gaines (R-Athens) yesterday led the Georgia House of Representatives in passing House Bill 823, part of a legislative package in partnership with First Lady Marty Kemp and Governor Brian Kemp to combat human trafficking in Georgia. Sponsored by Rep. Gaines, HB 823 passed out of the House unanimously with a vote of 166 – 0. Continue reading “Rep. Houston Gaines Passes Anti-Human Trafficking Legislation”
Rep. Houston Gaines Passes Bipartisan Bill to Help Deliver Health Care to Low-Income Georgians
ATLANTA – State Representative Houston Gaines (R-Athens) yesterday led a bipartisan effort to pass House Bill 521, which is a legislative effort to increase access to free dental care for low-income citizens in Georgia. Sponsored by Rep. Gaines, the legislation passed out of the House unanimously with a vote of 162 – 0 on Wednesday, February 26, 2020. Continue reading “Rep. Houston Gaines Passes Bipartisan Bill to Help Deliver Health Care to Low-Income Georgians”