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April 6, 2023

End of 2023 Session: Endings and New Beginnings

Like all Sessions of the Georgia General Assembly, the 2023 session was a mixed bag of good and bad actions. For me, although I can point to some positive budget items, it was a bummer---more politically correct--I was disappointed in many ways and I remain irritated by the effort that was spent on issues that did not move forward.

March 23, 2023

The Final Days

After the passage of HB 520 in the House with an overwhelming vote of support (163-3), we waited for over a week to receive the sub bill from the Senate Health and Human Services Committee. On Tuesday night, Representative Todd Jones and I went on GA Lawmakers with Donna Lowry to explain one final time why the bill is so important for the state of Georgia.

March 9, 2023

Crossover Day Completed

Crossover Day, day 28 of the General Assembly 2023 40-day Session, ended at approximately 11:40 PM on March 6th after 14 hours of legislative action. As usual, it was a day of drama and unknown strategies and resolutions.

February 24, 2023

The Real Work Begins

The Georgia Assembly has completed 23 days of our 40 day Session. The pace is increasing dramatically. Normally, by the end of the first 20 days of the session, we will have completed about 20 percent of the work product. 80 percent of the work we have to do will happen in the last 16 days. My main focus in these remaining days will be our second-year comprehensive mental health bill, our state budget, housing improvements and tenant law, and an assortment of local legislation disputes or improvements.

February 10, 2023

February at the Georgia Capitol

Celebrating Mental Health Day gave us an opportunity to review our progress from 2022 HB 1013 and to highlight the proposals that will be incorporated into the 2023 bill to continue our efforts for reform. I am working daily with Commissioner Kevin Tanner, advocate groups, Governor Kemp's Health Policy teams, and Legislative Counsel on the new draft.

January 27, 2023

Budget Hearings Begin

Greetings from the Georgia Capitol! As of January 26th, we have completed nine days of the 40-day session and three full days of budget hearings. The budget is our only required duty and is our most important legislative action. The full 394-page budget document can be reviewed here. I was present every day of the hearings, and I serve on the Human Services Subcommittee of the Appropriations Committee that met separately during the budget week.

January 13, 2023

2023 Session Convenes and 40-Day Calendar Adopted, Ending with Sine Die March 29

This early cooperation on the calendar, along with non-contested elections in both the House and the Senate for all leadership positions, stand in strong contrast to the chaos of the federal Congress and the 15 ballots that were required to elect Speaker Kevin McCarthy.

December 21, 2022

Happy Holidays!!

I wish you all happy holidays, and I look forward to working with you in the 2023 General Assembly session! Safe travels, and let us give thanks for all our blessings. I also want to thank you all for voting for Senator Warnock. WHEW!

November 21, 2022

Thank you and Happy Thanksgiving!

The Democrat Caucus is now about 2/3 women, most of whom come from the metro Atlanta area, and they have advanced degrees and successful professional careers-—lots of new talent!

November 3, 2022

Join Me in Early Voting This Week!

There is still time for early voting! You may vote early at multiple DeKalb County locations from 7am until 7pm, including at the Memorial Drive, Emory University and Tucker locations. Click here for more information on where to vote.

October 19, 2022

Early voting has begun!

EARLY VOTING STARTED OCTOBER 17th! Election Day is November 8th. Join me and Stacey this week for early voting! I plan to vote this Thursday at the Emory Early Voting Site at 1599 Clifton Road. Please make YOUR plan, too!

October 5, 2022

Election time is here, Georgia!

Georgia elections take place in five weeks—NOVEMBER 8th! Get your yard sign today through the website or email me your address at mmo@mmolaw.com. We need your help in securing an election win for Democrats in Georgia. What issues are most important to you?

September 2, 2022

Happy Labor Day! Here's the latest campaign update and summary of ongoing work.

Get your yard sign today! Sign up at our website or email me your address at mmo@mmolaw.com. A few voter plan important dates — Voter registration ends October 11th. You may request a vote-by-mail ballot now, and it will be mailed to you beginning Monday, October 10th.

August 12, 2022

It's Official!

We launch our 2022 campaign for House District 82 today! It is a privilege to work everyday for the people of Georgia and House District 82. Your support allows me to continue representing the interests of Georgians under the Gold Dome. We're launching our campaign this week and we need your help to make a splash!

April 7, 2022

Sine Die: Good, the Bad, and the Ugly

I am most happy with the Mental Health Parity Act because this will truly help people. I am proud I voted NO on every piece of legislation that would limit teachers’ ability to teach. I’m most disappointed that we failed to authorize a distribution system to get medical cannabis to those who need it, and I am embarrassed we did not get it done because many families have waited too long to legally fill medical marijuana prescriptions. This failure is our biggest and most visible mistake of 2022.

March 17, 2022

Bill capping development authority per diems passes Georgia House

Over the past 18 months, I have drilled down on analyzing and understanding the impact of development authorities. This work resulted in the passage Tuesday of HB 923. I feel good about this effort to bring greater transparency and accountability to development authorities. HB 923 adds two provisions to the existing law:

March 8, 2022

Georgia House Passes Broad Changes to Mental Health Programs

Presenting the Mental Health Parity Act on the House floor. It passed 169-3 on Tuesday, March 8, and we have had three hearings before the Senate Health and Human Services Committee and its subcommittees. Hearings four and five are planned for next Monday and Wednesday.

January 5, 2022

Session Opens January 10

I preview bipartisan legislation that I hope will make an actual difference to you and other Georgians.

November 22, 2021

Special Session Adjourns

On Wednesday, November 10, I took the well to speak in opposition to HB 1 EX, the Republican redistricting map for the House. We have finished the Special Session the Governor called for reapportionment and redistricting, and the Governor's signature will soon be on laws creating new maps of Georgia senate and house districts and federal congressional districts.

September 29, 2021

Just In: Reapportionment Date for HD 82

In the past week, the first redistricting map was released by state Senate leaders Lt. Gov. Geoff Duncan and Sen. John D. Kennedy, and the real mathematical and political work now begins with the 2020 Census data being entered into computer databases using sophisticated algorithms to plot potential districts.

September 21, 2021

What's Happening at the Capitol Now?

I enjoy connecting with constituents between sessions. This summer, I have met with groups and helped constituents who have reached out about a wide variety of topics. Please invite me to meet with your group at the Capitol or your location or on Zoom.

July 7, 2021

Are You Watching Reapportionment/Redistricting?

We are in a once a decade frenzy over how you will be represented at the federal and state levels when the General Assembly gathers in the fall to engage in reapportionment and redistricting. These two terms are used interchangeably, but they actually refer to two different processes.

April 9, 2021

A look at good work left undone at Gold Dome

Passage of Senate Bill 202 election restrictions dominated our work and performance in the 2021 session, and as a result many good efforts were left undone. I am already thinking about the 2022 session and work left on the table for legislation which should be passed but perhaps more importantly, budget decisions delayed or not even discussed.

April 2, 2021

Sine Die Done

In many ways, Sine Die 2021 was typical: chaos, conflict, and last minute surprises before the ritual tearing and tossing bills at the end. But this year, there was an unusual level of tension, extra security, and protestors around the voting bill and Rep. Park Cannon's arrest (photos below). All those created some logistical obstacles as well as heightened conflict on the floor and off. The anger from many was authentic and expressed.

March 10, 2021

2022 Budget Highlights

We have passed a budget for FY 2022. There are still major gaps—such as Georgia's refusal to participate in Medicaid funding that would help so many Georgians. Very disappointing. Highlights from the House Budget and Research Office.

March 3, 2021

Republican Election Package Passes After Robust Debate

For over three hours Monday, with over 1,000 people watching on livestream, the House debated HB 531-- the Republican omnibus bill trying to 'fix' nonexistent voting problems. The idea that we should pass laws to give our voters "more confidence" is predicated on two false premises: that Mr. Trump won in Georgia and the discredited, unproven claim that there was fraud.

February 15, 2021

Good News/Not So Good News

Last Monday, my bills HB 23, 24, and 66 received a hearing before the House Governmental Affairs Subcommittee on State and Local Government. I was glad to have testimony in favor of the bills from DeKalb County Commissioner Jeff Rader, DeKalb County Board of Education member Marshall Orson, Kathleen Bowen of the Association of County Commissioners of Georgia, and Martha Gross, a citizen from Brookhaven.

April 17, 2020

Pandemic shows need to improve Ga.’s healthcare

In my long political career, no threat to Georgia lives has been greater than the current COVID-19 virus, and never have public policy decisions and leadership been more critical to saving lives.

Mary Margaret Oliver
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Examples of Legislative Achievements

Lead Sponsor of Criminal Stalking Law
Lead Sponsor of Anti-SLAAP Law to protect neighborhood associations and opponents of zoning changes
Lead Sponsor Appointed by Speaker to carry Georgia Mental Health Parity Law along Republican Representative
Lead Sponsor of Adoption Reform
Lead Sponsor of Bills to create Ethics Commission oversight for Development Authority

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End of 2023 Session: Endings and New Beginnings

The Final Days

Crossover Day Completed

The Real Work Begins

February at the Georgia Capitol

Budget Hearings Begin

2023 Session Convenes and 40-Day Calendar Adopted, Ending with Sine Die March 29

Happy Holidays!!

Thank you and Happy Thanksgiving!

Join Me in Early Voting This Week!

Early voting has begun!

Election time is here, Georgia!

Happy Labor Day! Here's the latest campaign update and summary of ongoing work.

It's Official!

Sine Die: Good, the Bad, and the Ugly

Bill capping development authority per diems passes Georgia House

Georgia House Passes Broad Changes to Mental Health Programs

Session Opens January 10

Special Session Adjourns

Just In: Reapportionment Date for HD 82

What's Happening at the Capitol Now?

Are You Watching Reapportionment/Redistricting?

A look at good work left undone at Gold Dome

Sine Die Done

2022 Budget Highlights

Republican Election Package Passes After Robust Debate

Good News/Not So Good News

Pandemic shows need to improve Ga.’s healthcare

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Mary Margaret Oliver ‍At Work

Examples of Legislative Achievements

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