ADVISORY: HOUSE DEMOCRATS TO HOLD PUBLIC HEARING ON REPEAL OF HB 87
Jan 23, 2012
Sophie Loghman, Communications Director
Georgia House Democratic Caucus
Atlanta, Ga. – House Democrats will hold a public hearing on Thursday to promote rural recovery, beginning with repeal of HB 87, the failed immigration bill passed in 2011.
House Democrats have been joined by advocates for farmers and others impacted by the fall-out of HB 87. “Georgia deserves better than a bill that costs millions of dollars in lost crops, lost revenue and lost opportunities,” explained Representative Lynmore James. “I am a Georgia farmer. I know that our families cannot afford to have politicians playing with their food. If we want good jobs and a stronger economy, the first step is repealing HB 87.”
The bill’s authors, Rep. Pedro Marin and Rep. James, along with other members of the Georgia House Democratic Caucus, will be available to speak with press afterwards.
What: House Democrats' Public Hearing on the Rural Recovery Act of 2012
When: Thursday, January 26, 2012
2:30- 4PM
Where: The Capitol, Room 216
For more information, contact Sophie Loghman at Sophie Loghman at sophie@gahousedems.com or 770-265-1069.
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Georgia House Democratic Caucus 2012 Legislative Agenda
Rep. Pedro Marin Speaks Against HB 87
Rep. Pedro Marin fights against HB 87, the highly flawed Arizona-style immigration law, which will damage Georgia's economy and do nothing to address the challenges of illegal immigration.
House Democratic Leader Stacey Abrams Speaks Against HB 87
Rep. Stacey Abrams points out that this bill would cause the moral blindness, social ostracization of legal immigrants and economic paralysis across the state
Rep. Al Williams Speaks Against HB 87
Rep. Al Williams delivers a passionate speech against the proposed legislation, pointing out that if Republicans aren't even sure the President is an American - we should not put them in charge of cracking down on Illegal Immigration.
Chairman Emeritus Calvin Smyre Speaks Against HB 87
Chairman Emeritus Calvin Smyre eloquently points out that this bill does not belong in the State House and will not help solve the National Security issue of Illegal Immigration.
Rep. Elena Parent Speaks Against HB 87
Rep. Elena Parent speaks against the unintended consequences in this bill, which would surely make it more difficult to do business in Georgia, and costing them jobs when we need them the most.
Rep. Scott Holcomb Speaks Against HB 87
Rep. Scott Holcomb assigns responsibility for Illegal Immigration to the Federal Government, where it belongs, and not on the already cash-strapped state and local authorities.
Rep. Karla Drenner speaks against HB 87
Rep. Karla Drenner speaks against HB 87, calling out Republicans for passing unconstitutional legislation.
Rep. Yasmin Neal Speaks Against HB 87
Rep. Yasmin Neal speaks against HB 87, the Arizona-style Immigration bill, as it would overburden local law enforcement and making our streets less safe.
Rep. Dar'shun Kendrick Speaks Against HB 87
Rep. Dar'shun Kendrick speaks against the Arizona-style, job-killing Immigration Bill offered and passed by Republicans.
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