2019 Georgia General Assembly

A Georgia state lawmaker has proposed legislation he says provides protection for all monuments.

House Resolution 345 proposes an amendment to the state constitution that would lower the registration and voting age to 17 years old for federal, state and local elections.

ATLANTA – State Representative El-Mahdi Holly, D-Stockbridge, recently introduced House Bill 351, legislation that would set penalties for driving violations observed by law enforcement. “The safety of our children remains a top priority,” Holly said in a news release. “By mandating stiffer penalties against behavior that places our children in danger, we can encourage drivers to act more responsibly behind the wheel.” House Bill 351 would set new fine requirements for violations of this code