ATLANTA (March 13, 2014) | Today, Gov. Nathan Deal signed Senate Bill 318 into law, making it the first piece of legislation he signed from the 2014 Legislative Session. Sen. Lester Jackson (D–Savannah) sponsored SB 318 to authorize the sale of adult beverages for consumption on Sundays during the celebration of St. Patrick’s Day in Savannah, Ga. Continue reading “Sen. Lester Jackson’s St. Patrick’s Day Legislation Signed into Law”
Sen. Lester Jackson’s St. Patrick’s Day Legislation to Receive Full Vote in House of Representatives
ATLANTA (March 7, 2014) | On Monday, the Georgia House of Representatives will take up Senate Bill 318 for floor debate and full vote. Sen. Lester Jackson (D- Savannah) sponsored SB 318 to authorize the sale of adult beverages for consumption on Sundays during the celebration of St. Patrick’s Day in Savannah, GA and surrounding areas. Continue reading “Sen. Lester Jackson’s St. Patrick’s Day Legislation to Receive Full Vote in House of Representatives”
Sen. Lester Jackson Leads Passage of Senate Bill 409 through Education and Youth Committee
ATLANTA (Feb. 26, 2014) | Yesterday, Sen. Lester Jackson (D- Savannah) led the passage of Senate Bill 409 out of the Senate Education and Youth Committee. SB 409 would establish the Blind Person’s Braille Literacy Rights and Education Act. Continue reading “Sen. Lester Jackson Leads Passage of Senate Bill 409 through Education and Youth Committee”
Sen. Lester Jackson Leads Passage of Senate Bill 318 through Regulated Industries and Utilities Committee
ATLANTA (Feb. 6, 2014) | Yesterday, Sen. Lester Jackson (D- Savannah) led the passage of Senate Bill 318 out of the Senate Regulated Industries and Utilities Committee. SB 318 would authorize the sale of alcoholic beverages for consumption on the premises on Sundays during the celebration of St. Patrick’s Day and other spirited holidays. Continue reading “Sen. Lester Jackson Leads Passage of Senate Bill 318 through Regulated Industries and Utilities Committee”
Returning Veterans Task Force Signed into Law
ATLANTA (May 10, 2013) –Senator Lester Jackson (D-Savannah) recently joined Governor Nathan Deal as he signed Senate Bill 76 into law. The legislation will create the Returning Veterans Task Force within the State Department of Veterans Services. Continue reading “Returning Veterans Task Force Signed into Law”