Join Rep. Stovall at the Pre-session Townhall to hear her legislative agenda. Did you know Atlanta Technical College South is now open in College Park off Hwy 85? Come at 4:30pm to tour the campus.
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2020 GEORGIA LEGISLATIVE SESSION
January 13th at 10am
View online www.house.ga.gov
From the desk of Rep. Stovall
It's that time of year when there is excitement in the air in GEORGIA because 236 men and women will begin deliberations on laws which affect the citizens and businesses in our state.
This is an important position to me as a House member and I take it seriously. I enjoy serving the constituents of District 74 in portions of the cities of Morrow, Lake City, Forest Park. Riverdale, and College Park in Clayton County and the entire state of Georgia. Legislation which I have sponsored and co-sponsored from 2019 session are still alive and capable of becoming law. Click here
Here is a partial list:
*HB 11 reintroduced as HB 263- Open Enrollment for school
Read the article in Henry Herald
*HB 476 Child Entertainer Bill on attendance
*HB 504 Taxation of property at airport (Replacement for loss of Jet Fuel Tax)
*HB 691 Consumer Protection for Homeowners (Protect against deceptive practices by home repair businesses)
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Do you know a Single Parent in Georgia doing an outstanding job which should be recognized? NOMINATIONS END January 20th. Are you a company or individual who wants to be a sponsor for the Two-Day event March 19 & 21st?
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Awesome Girls toured the State Capitol on January 3, 2020. Thanks Regina "Sunshine" Robinson for your leadership.
These girls are "out of the box" with their creativity and the support of their families. Read more
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Rep. Stovall was appointed by House Speaker Ralston to the
House Study Committee on Maternal Mortality HR 589. The recommendations will be published soon.
Click to read resolution
Click to view the presentation materials from previous meetings
Why is a study committee created?
Women in the United States are more likely to die of childbirth or pregnancy-related causes than are women in other high-income countries. According to numerous organizations that rank mortality rates, Georgia is among the top ten states with the highest maternal death rate. Maternal deaths are a serious public health concern and have a tremendous family and societal impact, affecting diverse populations. The Georgia Maternal Mortality Review Committee has reviewed three years of maternal death data; and there is a need to develop strategies and institute systemic changes to decrease and prevent maternal deaths in Georgia.
*By Race:
White, non-Hispanic 14.3 deaths per 100,000 live births
Black, non-Hispanic 47.0 deaths per 100,00 live births
*By Age:
Under 25 yrs of age 17.5%
25-29 yrs of age 22%
30-34 yrs of age 26.7%
35 + yrs of age 52.2%
*Leading Causes of death are Heart related.
*Other causes: Suicide, Homicide, or Opiods
*60% of the deaths were preventable
**To better understand why women were dying during and after childbirth at such a high rate in Georgia, a partnership was formed between the Ga. Dept. of Public Health, Centers for Disease Control, and the Georgia Obstetric and Gynecological Society. The result after a 3 year process resulted in 2014 the forming of the Maternal Mortality Review Committee through legislation SB 273. The MMRC is a multidisciplinary group comprised of over two-dozen professionals from across the state with expertise in obstetrics, gynecology, neonatology, cardiology, nursing, and public health. Starting in 2017, the General Assembly began funding initiatives to address the maternal mortality crisis. A total of $6.6 million is being appropriated annually in Ga.
**75 counties in Ga have no practicing OB/GYN
(resulting in a void of prenatal care in almost 1/2 of Ga counties)
**45% of hospitals were operating at a level of care lower than they stated
**6% of pregnancy-related deaths were due to mental health conditions
(there is inadequate screening of pregnant & postpartum women for depression & other mental health issues)
***Hospitals are encouraged to adopt AIM bundles (Alliance for Innovation on Maternal Health) for best practices in maternal safety practices with a check list. There are still some which have not adopted any of the AIM bundles according to Sept. 2019 report by Ga Perinatal Quality Collaborative
Click to view listing
*Medicaid stops paying for pregnancy care 6 weeks postpartum
Many Black women have a lack of trust in the medical system and are treated differently. When they complain about symptoms, some of the doctors ignore them without investigating further.
*Statistics from Georgia Dept. of Public Health
**House Budget & Research Office
*** 2019 American Medical Association JAMA published online
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DEADLINE FOR DONATIONS JANUARY 12, 2020
It's Not Too Late or Too Early to support the Re-election Campaign for
Rep. Valencia Stovall
DONATE $10 or more www.GoStovall.com
Mail donations to
Friends of Valencia Stovall
PO Box 842
Ellenwood, Georgia 30294
Maximum contribution $2,600 Primary; Donations are not tax-deductible
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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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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
Special Housing Credit with Downpayment Assistance in Georgia
for Teachers, Nurses, Firefighters, Police, Veterans, Seniors, and others
https://www.dca.ga.gov/newsroom/news-releases/housing-tax-credits-awarded-30-development-projects-across-georgia
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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The new CCRPI scores have been published. For more info click http://gosa.georgia.gov/ Did your school show improvement?
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