ATLANTA – State Representative Imani Barnes (D-Tucker) recently introduced House Bill 913, also known as the “EmPATH Georgia Act,” which would require the Georgia Department of Community Health (DCH) to establish a grant program for creating emergency psychiatric assessments, treatment and healing (EmPATH) units in hospitals.
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ATLANTA – State Representative Imani Barnes (D-Tucker) today announced that she has drafted legislation, titled the “Safe Teens Act,” that would authorize local boards of education and other public school governing bodies to offer driver education as an elective course. This legislation will be formally introduced during the 2024 legislative session of the Georgia General Assembly.
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ATLANTA – State Representative Imani Barnes (D-Tucker) has been selected as an honoree for the Single Mom Network Awards in the government/politics category. Rep. Barnes will be presented with her award during a ceremony on Saturday, July 29, 2023, from 1 – 4 p.m. at the Peachtree Corners City Hall Event Center.
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Rep. Imani Barnes Introduces “Healthy Start” Legislation for Free School Meals for All Georgia Students
ATLANTA – State Representative Imani Barnes (D-Tucker) recently introduced House Bill 510, or the “Healthy Start” bill, to provide free quality and healthy meals to all students enrolled in a public school in Georgia.
Rep. Imani Barnes Sworn in, Receives Committee Assignments for the 2023-2024 Legislative Term
ATLANTA – State Representative Imani Barnes (D-Tucker) was sworn into office as a member of the Georgia House of Representatives on Monday, January 9, 2023, marking her first day of the 2023-2024 legislative term. Monday was the first day of the first term of the 157th Legislative Session of the Georgia General Assembly.