ATLANTA (February 9, 2022) | Senate President Pro Tempore Butch Miller (R – Gainesville) today said the Biden administration’s failure to address the southern border crisis heightens the need for legislation such as Senate Bill 448, which would empower Georgia law enforcement to check the citizenship status of detainees during reasonable stops and lawful investigations.
Continue reading “President Pro Tempore Butch Miller Issues Statement on Immigration Bill”An Update from the Gold Dome: Week Four
By: Sen. Frank Ginn (R – Danielsville)
As we wrapped up week three under the Gold Dome, the legislature is operating at full steam ahead to improve the lives of our Georgia citizens. In week three, the Senate passed a number of bills as well as held numerous committee meetings. I would also like to provide you with an update on a few bills that passed through the Senate.
Continue reading “An Update from the Gold Dome: Week Four”Senator Donzella James Presented a Resolution Honoring The Rosa Project
ATLANTA (February 3, 2022) | Today, Senator Donzella James (D – Atlanta) held a private event for her constituents and colleagues at the Capitol to honor and celebrate the life and legacy of Rosa Parks. Sen. James presented The Rosa Project, a foundation formed to raise funds in honor of Rosa Parks, with a resolution recognizing the many accomplishments of Rosa Parks as she is a fundamental contribution to Black History in the United States.
Continue reading “Senator Donzella James Presented a Resolution Honoring The Rosa Project”Sen. John Albers Named 2021 State Lawmaker of the Year by LSCU
ATLANTA (February 7, 2022) | In December of 2021, the League of Southeastern Credit Unions (LSCU) Board of Directors met to approve strategic plans for 2022 and discuss a number of other business items. Included in items for discussion were 2021 lawmakers of the year. During the nomination and approval process, legislator’s contributions to, and support for, credit unions were discussed at length.
The Georgia Advocacy Policy Committee voted to nominate State Senator John Albers (R – Roswell) as the 2021 State Lawmaker of the Year, which was later approved by the LSCU Board of Directors.
“I am pleased to have been named the 2021 State Lawmaker of the year by LSCU,” said Sen. Albers. “The LSCU does an exception providing advocacy, compliance, education, professional networking, communications and other support resources to assist its members. I look forward to working with them in the future on bills that have the potential to positively impact the people of Georgia.”
“During the 2021 legislative session, Senator Albers single-handedly saved House Bill 334, the Remote Online Notarization bill, which significantly benefits credit unions by reducing loan turnaround times, increasing operational efficiencies, and further launching member services into the twenty-first century,” noted Patrick La Pine, CEO of LSCU & Affiliates. “Senator Albers serves as a watchdog over tax issues that could negatively impact financial institutions, and we commend him for his dedication to protecting Georgia consumers and credit unions.”
The League of Southeastern Credit Unions & Affiliates represents 321 credit unions throughout Alabama, Florida, and Georgia and has a combined total of more than $137 billion in assets and more than 10.6 million members. LSCU provides advocacy, compliance services, education and training, member engagement, and communications.
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For Immediate Release:
Feb. 7, 2022
Andrew Allison, Director
404.656.0028
DUGAN: An Update from the Capitol
By: Sen. Mike Dugan (R – Carrollton)
We have continued to work on legislative and budgetary priorities the past few weeks. The most significant event occurred when I, along with other members of the Majority Caucus, outlined our legislative priorities for the 2022 session. The four concepts covered by these bills represent areas that in which all Georgians should have a vested interest, covering issues including workforce development, public safety, education and data security. We believe these proposals are not only needed, but will only improve quality of life for all Georgians.
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