Tag: State Representative Keisha Waites

ATLANTA — State Representative Keisha Waites (D-Atlanta) announced today that she will introduce legislation during the 2017 Legislative Session that would require owners of dogs with potentially violent and aggressive behaviors to register for special ownership permits and would include language allowing local municipalities and jurisdictions to increase fines and penalties related to dog attacks. Rep. Waites’ announcement comes after a violent dog attack last week in Fulton County in which a 6-year-old boy was killed, as well as another dog attack this week in the same neighborhood. Continue reading “Rep. Waites to Propose Legislation for Owners of Dangerous Dogs”

ATLANTA – State Representative Keisha Waites (D-Atlanta) recently pre-filed House Bill 8 for the 2017 legislative session, legislation that would prohibit the use of restraints, including handcuffs and shackles, on pregnant inmates during labor, delivery or post-delivery recovery. Continue reading “Rep. Waites to Introduce Anti-Shackling Legislation”

ATLANTA— State Representative Keisha Waites (D-Atlanta) will re-introduce the “Casino Poker Room” bill during the 2017 legislative session of the Georgia General Assembly. Originally introduced during the 2015 session, this legislation would create a referendum allowing voters to decide on the legalization of poker rooms in select entertainment districts in Georgia. Continue reading “Rep. Waites to Re-Introduce Poker Room Legislation”