SINE DIE was March 30th. There was a sigh of relief throughout the State Capitol.
What is Sine Die?
It is a ceremonial close out for any passage of bills. The bills both the House and Senate members have agreed upon are transmitted to the Governor's office to sign, veto, or do nothing. If the Governor decides not to sign or veto the bill, then the bill automatically becomes law . The ripping of paper and throwing it in the air is symbolic to saying farewell. The 2018 Legislative session has adjourned. Any bills not passed this year will have to be reintroduced in 2019. It is an emotional time because many of the members probably won't see each other until January 2019. After March 29th, re-election campaigns move into high gear.
Join Rep. Stovall for her
Campaign Kickoff & Fundraiser
to celebrate what she considers as
the best legislative session yet!
She was instrumental in:
- Securing $45 million to Clayton County commission, cities, and school system due to the FAA Ruling on the elimination of the collection of jet fuel taxes.
- Navigating final passage of 2 significant bills (Single Parents Day in Georgia on March 21, Study Committee on Revitalization of Atlanta State Farmers Market).
- Supporting Georgia to fully fund Quality Basic Education to restore austerity cuts of $167 mil which equalizes public education funding. It is 100% of the state’s share. Clayton County Public Schools will receive $5 mil in addition to local taxes and federal allocations.
- Defending the urgency of equity funding for state charters by co-sponsoring HB 787 (passed both Chambers)
- Understanding the needs for Education Freedom Special Needs Scholarship and increase cap on Tax Scholarship contributions
- Promoting more access for Students in Dual Enrollment and CTAE, and Adults in 17 tuition free career programs with Technical College System of Ga www.tcsg.edu
DONATE NOW www.GoStovall.com
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(Ga Connections Academy-Clayton Co served as
House PAGES)
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(Honored Marsha Washington George "Radio Lady")
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(Interview w/ Nita & Zamarr Music Ministries
on WIGO Radio)
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(Single Parents Day at Capitol on March 21st- celebrating the final passage of HR 279
in House & Senate)
thks to Sen. Elena Parent as Senate sponsor & Rules Chair Jeff Mullis
This bill was a result of steadfast collaboration for the past 2 yrs by Rep. Stovall's office, National Leadership Group, Inc., REAL Parents, Total Teen ICONS, Dekalb Initiative for Children & Family, Inc., Interdenominational Church Ushers of Ga, Stroman Enterprises, Dekalb Comm. Larry Johnson, & all the single parents across the state. WE DID IT! Look for more to come on dedicating resources.
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(Supporting Diplomat Zainab Mohammed, founder of NYWPF- Nigeria Young Women Political Forum)
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(R. Washington 8th grade House PAGE
on Sine Die- last day of session)
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(Resolution in Memory of Lake City Mayor Willie Oswalt)
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(Honoring Station & Program Mgrs for Men & Women in Radio Day at Capitol)
Derek Harper, Charles Mitchell, Kevin Koolin' Fox, Tony Brown, Cie Cie Wilson McGhee
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(Co-hosted 2nd Fitness Professional Day at Capitol- started the day with a full workout)
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(Guest Speaker at Forest Park High National Walkout Day against School Violence)
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(Co-hosted Caribbean American Day at the Capitol)
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(Supported Rumi Nation, the Stage Play in Clayton County)
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(Abolitionist Tour at Capitol)
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(1st Leadership Advocacy Training Planning Mtg at Clayton State)
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BUDGET FY 2019 HB 684
July 1, 2018 - June 30, 2019
If you would like to learn more about the state budget for revenue and allocations go to http://www.house.ga.gov/budget/en-US/default.aspx
Total Fund Budget $51 billion which includes federal and other funding. The state budget is set by revenue estimates of $26.2 billion, increase of $1.22 billion over FY 2018 budget. Nearly 90% of new revenue is consumed by education as well as health and human services expenses.
Specifically, $742.4 million (60%) is budgeted to fully fund K-12 and higher education; $359.7 million (29.2%) is budgeted for health and human services; and $127.4 million (10.4%) in the remaining new funds is appropriated to public safety, economic development and general government agencies as well as debt service.
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WANT TO LEARN MORE ABOUT A PARTICULAR PIECE OF LEGISLATION?
If you would like to learn more about any legislation go to http://www.legis.ga.gov/Legislation/en-US/Search.aspx, and with using the bill number (comes after the letters “HB, HR, SB, SR”) search for legislation that you want to know about, because Knowledge is Power!
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*Click to view the report: The State of Literacy in Georgia: Action Needed For Georgia's Thriving Workforce and Economy
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Rep. Stovall's bills introduced or co-sponsored and status this 2018 session:
*HR 279- designates Single Parents Day on March 21 in Georgia, designates Childhood Cancer Awareness Day on Sept. 1. (passed House, passed Senate, sent to Governor for signing) Click to view
*HB 787- designates additional funding to state charter schools, provides for access to resources normally only available to traditional public schools. (passed House, passed Senate w/ amendment, sent to Governor for signing) Click to view
*HB718- allows excused absences for students of military parents for certain approved reasons (passed House, passed Senate, sent to Governor for signing) Click to view
*HR 1471- creates a House study committee to make recommends for revitalization of the Atlanta State Farmers Market in Forest Park (passed House & adopted) Click to view
*HB 788- a parent or guardian may enroll a student in a school using the address of an individual residing in the school's attendance zone who has authorized such us. (in House Education, a hearing was held no decision- could be reintroduced 2019) Click to view
Click to read article in AJC on HB788
Click to view 11Alive coverage on HB 788
*HB 423- requires local school district to offer unused facilities to state charters at no cost and if sold it must be sold for no more than $1 (tabled in House Education Committee- could be reintroduced 2019) Click to view
*HB 493- amends the open meeting act to require public comments be included in any video recording of public meetings held by commissioners, city councils, and school boards (passed House, Senate amended bill and removed original language- could be reintroduced in 2019) Click to view
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*2018 Summer Youth Job Program for ages 14-21 yrs old in District 74-
participants will be required to complete 20 volunteer hours in Clayton County
*Annual Dance on the Bridge Recognition of Parent Volunteers (May 19th)
*Annual Career-Job Fair (Sept)
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Read more information on featured articles & resources
Did you know high school students can attend high school & college simultaneously at no cost to parents?
www.mowrga.org
Adult Protective Services for Senior Adults & other resources
https://aging.georgia.gov/adult-protective-services-aps
Job Search
http://dhsjobs.dhs.ga.gov/Public
HB 614 Landon Dunson Act
http://www.news-daily.com/news/gov-deal-signs-rep-stovall-s-landon-dunson-act-into/article_5bac50f0-799c-5a84-8461-610c8fbe1489.html
Women In Politics Award
http://www.ncsl.org/legislators-staff/legislators/womens-legislative-network/women-in-politics-making-a-difference-awards.aspx
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