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November 9, 2023

Editorial: Georgia Voters Easily Silenced

By: Senator Elena Parent (D-Decatur)

ATLANTA (Nov. 8, 2023) — This morning, Georgians awoke to the news that Ohio voters have approved Issue 1, a constitutional amendment safeguarding reproductive rights, including abortion. This move in Ohio sent a resounding message to Republican leadership that Ohioans insist on access to reproductive healthcare and that a licensed physician, not a state legislative body, determine their care. In the wake of yet another conservative-leaning state securing reproductive freedom as a constitutional right, many in Georgia ponder why they lack a similar voice.

October 26, 2023

Georgia Senate Democratic Caucus Chair Elena Parent Applauds Redistricting Decision

ATLANTA (Oct. 26, 2023) | Today, Chair of the Senate Democratic Caucus, Sen. Elena Parent (D–Atlanta), released the following statement regarding U.S. District Judge Steve Jones’ decision on Georgia’s congressional, state Senate and state House district maps.

October 3, 2023

Sen. Kim Jackson and Sen. Elena Parent to Attend Legislator Line Up

ATLANTA (October 3, 2023) | On Tuesday, October 24, 2023, at 6:30 p.m., Senator Kim Jackson (D – Stone Mountain), Senator Elena Parent (D – Atlanta) and local state representatives will attend a Legislator Line Up at the Decatur Presbyterian Church to discuss challenges facing Georgia. Axios Atlanta Reporter Thomas Wheatley will be serving as the moderator of the event to steer the conversation.

May 3, 2023

Governor Brian Kemp Signs Lemonade Stand Act

ATLANTA (May 3, 2023) | Today, Governor Brian Kemp signed Senate Bill 55 into law. SB 55, the Lemonade Stand Act, sponsored by Senator Elena Parent (D – Atlanta), will allow those under the age of 18 to sell non-consumable goods, pre-packaged food items and non-alcoholic beverages on private property without requiring permits or licenses or incurring tax, as long as the revenue totals $5,000 or less in a calendar year.

March 3, 2023

Lemonade Stand Act Passes in Georgia Senate

ATLANTA (March 3, 2023) | Yesterday, Senate Bill 55, sponsored by Senator Elena Parent (D – Atlanta), passed out of the Georgia Senate. SB 55, also known as the Lemonade Stand Act, would allow for children to sell non-consumable goods, pre-packaged food items and non-alcoholic beverages without requiring permits, licenses or incurring any tax, as long as the revenue totals $5,000 or less in a calendar year.