ATLANTA (Jan. 12, 2024) — This week, Senator Ed Setzler (R-Acworth) was appointed to serve as the Chair of the Senate Committee on Science and Technology. The Committee exercises general jurisdiction over fields such as cyber security, scientific research, artificial intelligence (AI), and other emerging technologies.

“I am honored to have been appointed by Lt. Governor Burt Jones and President Pro Tempore Sen. John F. Kennedy to be appointed as chair,” said Sen. Setzler. “Science and technology are vital to our state’s economy and are the leading edge of economic growth worldwide. Having served as the Chairman of the House Committee on Science and Technology from 2013-2022, I am delighted to have the opportunity in this capacity in the State Senate.”

For in-depth information about the Senate Committee on Science and Technology, including details on the committee’s assigned legislation and its members, please click here.

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Sen. Ed Setzler represents the 37th Senate District, which includes parts of Cobb and Bartow County. He may be reached by phone at (404) 656-0256 or by email at ed.setzler@senate.ga.gov