Sen. Clint Dixon Comments on Senate Bill 386 for Sports Betting Regulation and Taxation

ATLANTA (Jan. 29, 2024) – Today, Sen. Clint Dixon (R – Gwinnett) issued a statement regarding his authored legislation, Senate Bill 386, aimed at regulating and taxing sports betting under the oversight of the Georgia Lottery Commission. The allocated proceeds from SB 386 would contribute to student financial aid programs, including the HOPE college scholarship.

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Senator Parent and Representatives Evans and Oliver to Hold Legislative Town Hall

ATLANTA (Jan. 29, 2024) — On Sunday, Feb. 4th, Democratic Caucus Chair Sen. Elena Parent (D-Atlanta), Rep. Becky Evans (D-Atlanta) and Rep. Mary Margaret Oliver (D-Decatur) will host a legislative town hall. The purpose of this town hall is to engage with constituents and discuss important legislative issues anticipated to be addressed during the 2024 Legislative Session.

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Senate Adopts Senate Resolution 323 to Improve Caregiver Services Across the State

ATLANTA (Jan. 25, 2024) – Yesterday, the Senate adopted Senate Resolution 323 with bipartisan support. SR 323, sponsored by Democratic Whip Sen. Harold Jones II (D-Augusta), would create a Senate Study Committee on Improving Caregiver Services to enhance caregiver services throughout the state of Georgia.

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Senate to Vote on Senate Resolution 465 Tomorrow

ATLANTA (Jan. 25, 2024) – Tomorrow, Jan. 26th, the Georgia State Senate is set to vote on the adoption of Senate Resolution 465, sponsored by Sen. Greg Dolezal (R-Cumming), Chairman of the Senate Committee on Transportation and Chief Deputy Whip. The resolution aims to establish a Senate Special Committee on Investigations in response to numerous allegations of misconduct that involve Fulton County District Attorney Fani Willis. If adopted, the special committee would include nine members with a purpose to conduct a legislative investigation and call any party to testify under oath at such investigations, among several other responsibilities.

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Legislation to Create Senate Special Committee on Investigations Introduced

ATLANTA (Jan. 22, 2024) — Today, Chairman of the Senate Committee on Transportation and Chief Deputy Whip Sen. Greg Dolezal (R – Cumming) introduced legislation to establish the Senate Special Committee on Investigations. This legislation comes in response to a series of public reports, court filings and allegations of misconduct involving Fani Willis, the District Attorney of the Atlanta Judicial Circuit.

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