ATLANTA (Jan. 23, 2024) — In a compelling gathering yesterday afternoon, Sen. Nabilah Islam Parkes (D-Lawrenceville) stood alongside her Democratic peers to mark the 51st anniversary of the landmark Supreme Court ruling in Roe vs. Wade.
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By: Sen. Randy Robertson (R–Cataula)
This week, we kicked off the beginning of the 2024 Georgia Legislative Session, which is a 40-day opportunity for the Georgia General Assembly to confront critical issues ranging from human trafficking to the welfare of our law enforcement officers and citizens. As my colleagues and I convene this legislative session, I will strive to make our streets safer and Georgians from all walks of life.
With that in mind, Governor Brian P. Kemp gave his annual State of the State address on Thursday, during which he outlined his legislative and budgetary priorities. I’m honored to serve alongside a Gov. who understands the value of law enforcement and is dedicated to eliminating human trafficking. I greatly support Gov. Kemp’s budget proposal to include pay raises for our men and women in blue. I also appreciate Gov. Kemp’s unwavering support for the construction of the Atlanta Public Safety Training Center. We must provide law enforcement officers with the resources they deserve to succeed in their line of work. I will stand shoulder to shoulder with the Gov. on this issue until it is completed and fully operational.
Gov. Kemp’s continued dedication to eliminating human trafficking remains at the forefront of my personal legislative priorities. I look forward to leading efforts, alongside the Gov. and First Lady Marty Kemp, to pass additional legislation aimed at fighting against human trafficking across the state of Georgia.
Finally, I want to reflect on a long-term goal of mine. Over the last few months, I’ve had the honor of chairing a subcommittee of the Senate Committee on Public Safety, tasked with investigating the current challenges and incidents plaguing the jail system of Fulton County. I will continue this work throughout this session and encourage anyone interested to be on the lookout for future meetings.
If you have any questions or concerns about potential legislation that may arise during the 2024 legislative session, please do not hesitate to contact my office. I am here to serve you as always.
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Sen. Randy Robertson serves as Majority Whip of Senate Majority Caucus. He represents Senate District 29, which includes Harris, Meriwether, and Troup Counties and a portion of Muscogee County. He can be reached at 404.656.0045 or at randy.robertson@senate.ga.gov
Ginn: Week One Under the Gold Dome
By: Sen. Frank Ginn (R–Athens)
A new year has begun and the Georgia Legislature is back in session. I’m excited to be back at the State Capitol and continue to work for the 47th Senate District. We have many items of business to attend to this session and I’m confident that this legislative session will bring forth more improvements for our citizens.
As Chairman of the Senate Committee on State & Local Government Operations, I jumped straight into our assigned committee work this week by holding meaningful dialogue with my friend, Sen. Bill Cowsert (R–Athens). We discussed the pros and cons of Senate Bill 172, which establishes the regulation and taxation of sports betting. I look forward to discussing this matter further with legislators on both sides of the aisle as this measure continues on through the legislative process. The bill did not have a Constitutional Amendment with it. Anything this big must have a vote of our citizens!
On Thursday, I joined my Senate colleagues in the House chamber to listen to Governor Brian P. Kemp’s State of the State address. I was proud to serve on the Governor’s escort committee for the ceremony. It’s no secret that Georgia is the number one place to live, work and raise a family, and Gov. Kemp’s Georgia First initiatives have been crucial to our state’s continued success. I remain proud to stand alongside the Gov. as we support law enforcement officers, teachers and the many other state employees who have worked hard for the betterment of every Georgian.
Next week, we will carefully discuss our state’s budget through several joint hearings between the Senate and House Committees on Appropriations. The General Assembly will further discuss Gov. Kemp’s priorities to strengthen rural Georgia by increasing rural broadband access and improving literacy rates for Georgia’s students. We will continue our partnership with a number of state-funded agencies to ensure Georgia remains a premier location for all levels of business by incentivizing global commerce and supporting the development of a skilled labor force.
I want to take some time to invite students between the ages of 12 and 18 to page for me at the Capitol. I encourage any students interested in the legislative process who want to spend a day at our Capitol to apply for our program using the link: https://www.legis.ga.gov/senate/staffing.
Please do not hesitate to contact my office if you have any questions or concerns about potential legislation that may arise in the 2024 legislative session. I am here to serve you as always.
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Sen. Frank Ginn serves as Chairman of the Senate Committee on State and Local Governmental Operations. He represents the 47th Senate District which includes Madison County and portions of Barrow, Clarke, and Jackson Count. He can be reached at 404.656.4700 or by email at frank.ginn@senate.ga.gov
Sen. Payne Assumes Chairmanship of The Committee on Veterans, Military & Homeland Security
ATLANTA (Jan. 12, 2024) — Senator Chuck Payne (R-Dalton) proudly announces his appointment as Chairman of The Committee on Veterans, Military & Homeland Security. Building upon his successful tenure as Chairman of The Committee on Science & Technology, Senator Payne is ready to bring his leadership and expertise to new challenges in the realm of veterans, military, and homeland security.
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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.