ATLANTA (May 8, 2024) – Yesterday, Governor Brian P. Kemp signed Senate Bill 189 to strengthen election integrity in the state. The measure, sponsored by Chairman of the Senate Committee on Ethics Sen. Max Burns (R–Sylvania), restricts the use of QR codes to count ballots, reforms the process to challenge a voter’s eligibility and expands ballot access for third-party candidates. Further, this legislation removes Georgia’s Secretary of State from the State Election Board and establishes additional conflict of interest provisions for statewide and local elections officers, officials and employees involving goods and services provided for voting equipment.
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ATLANTA (May 8, 2024) — Sen. Emanuel Jones (D–Decatur) is proud to announce the signing of Senate Bill 10 into law by Governor Brian P. Kemp, marking a significant victory in the ongoing efforts to enhance road safety across Georgia. SB 10, sponsored by Sen. Jones, establishes an offense for knowingly attending and facilitating illegal drag races while also imposing heightened penalties for reckless driving.
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ATLANTA (May 6, 2024) – Sen. Sonya Halpern (D–Atlanta), Vice Chair of the Senate Democratic Caucus, has been named a ‘2024 Legislator of the Year’ by JAMES Magazine. The award is featured in their March-April edition, dubbed “The Most Influential Issue.”
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ATLANTA (April 29, 2024) – Last week, Governor Brian P. Kemp signed Senate Bill 395, “Wesley’s Law,” sponsored by the Chairman of the Senate Committee on Education and Youth, Sen. Clint Dixon (R–Gwinnett). “Wesley’s Law” authorizes the possession of medications that block the effects of opioids in all qualified government buildings and courthouses, including school property. Further, the measure requires local school systems to acquire and maintain a supply of these potentially lifesaving medications.
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ATLANTA (April 25, 2024) – Last week, Sen. Greg Dolezal (R–Cumming) was awarded ‘Lawmaker of the Year’ by Greater Georgia at their second annual legislative awards ceremony.
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