ATLANTA – State Representative Mike Glanton (D-Jonesboro) commends the House passage of House Bill 1064, legislation which would create a tax exemption for military retirement income. Rep. Glanton previously co-sponsored similar legislation, House Bill 7, during the 2019 legislative session to create this tax exemption for military retirees.
Rep. Sandra Scott Commends Passage of Legislation to Encourage College Education for Foster, Adopted, Homeless Children
ATLANTA – State Representative Sandra Scott (D-Rex) commends the recent passage of Senate Bill 107, legislation which seeks to encourage college education opportunities to foster and adopted children, as well as children who experience homelessness. SB 107 incorporates legislation introduced by Rep. Scott in recent years to help homeless youth attend college, and this final version of SB 107 was signed into law by Governor Brian Kemp on Monday, May 4.
Rep. Sandra Scott Pre-Files 23 Bills for House District 76
ATLANTA – State Representative Sandra Scott (D-Rex) recently pre-filed 23 House bills ahead of the 2021 legislative session, which convened on Monday, Jan. 11.
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Rep. Waites Appointed to House Study Committee on Distracted Driving
ATLANTA – State Representative Keisha Waites (D-Atlanta) was recently appointed by Speaker David Ralston (R-Blue Ridge) to serve on the House Study Committee on Distracted Driving. Continue reading “Rep. Waites Appointed to House Study Committee on Distracted Driving”
GUEST EDITORIAL: Rep. Waites Applauds Legislation to Establish House Study Committee on Distracted Driving
By State Representative Keisha Waites (D-Atlanta)
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