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May 4, 2023

Governor Brian Kemp Signs Izzy’s Law

ATLANTA (May 4, 2023) | Yesterday, Governor Brian Kemp signed Senate Bill 107, also known as Izzy’s Law, in the north wing of the Georgia State Capitol, surrounded by the family of Israel “Izzy” Scott. Izzy’s Law, sponsored by Sen. Max Burns (R – Sylvania), will require the Department of Public Health to develop a widely-accessible safety plan for aquatic activities based on the standards for nationally-accredited swim instructors.

June 30, 2021

Sen. Harold Jones II Appointed by Gov. Brian Kemp to Broadband Infrastructure Committee

ATLANTA (June 30, 2021) | Yesterday, Gov. Brian Kemp released the list of appointments for the Georgia Jobs and Infrastructure Committees, which will be tasked with reviewing applications and advising the Governor on American Rescue Plan funds allocated for Georgia. Sen. Harold Jones II (D – Augusta) was appointed to serve on the Broadband Infrastructure Committee.

May 14, 2021

Gov. Brian Kemp Signs Anti-“Revenge Porn” Bill

ATLANTA (May 14, 2021) | On May 4, 2021, Gov. Brian Kemp signed Senate Bill 78, sponsored by Sen. Harold Jones II (D – Augusta). SB 78 would make it a felony to distribute sexually explicit content on a pornographic website with the intent of harassing or causing financial harm to the victim.

April 7, 2021

General Assembly Sends Anti-“Revenge Porn” Bill to Governor

ATLANTA (April 7, 2021) | On March 31, 2021, the Georgia Senate agreed to changes made to Senate Bill 78, sponsored by Sen. Harold Jones II (D – Augusta), sending the legislation to Governor Brian Kemp. SB 78 would make it a felony to distribute sexually explicit content on a pornographic website with the intent of harassing or causing financial harm to the victim.

April 7, 2021

Resolution Creating Senate Improving Access to Healthy Foods and Ending Food Deserts Study Committee Passes Senate

ATLANTA (April 7, 2021) | Senate Resolution 283, sponsored by Sen. Harold Jones II (D – Augusta), received final passage in the Georgia Senate during the 2021 legislative session. SR 283 would establish the Senate Improving Access to Healthy Foods and Ending Food Deserts Study Committee.