Category: Jason Anavitarte

ATLANTA (August 23, 2023) | The Senate Study Committee on Truck Driver Shortages has announced the date and location of its first study committee meeting. The meeting will take place on Wednesday, August 30, at 9:00 a.m. at the GreyStone Power Corporation in Hiram, Georgia. Further details regarding the agenda of the meeting will be announced at a later time.

 “Throughout this committee process, we have the unique opportunity to collaborate with thriving Georgia businesses that possess invaluable industry-level insights into the challenges faced by the motor carrier industry,” said Chairman Jason Anavitarte (R – Dallas). “The first meeting will serve as an opportunity for committee members to outline the scope of their investigation and lay the groundwork for future deliberations. The agenda for the meeting will cover a range of topics related to truck driver shortages, including workforce development, training programs, industry regulations, and retention strategies. I want to thank GreyStone Power Corporation as they graciously host our first study committee meeting.”

The Senate Study Committee on Truck Driver Shortages was created pursuant to Senate Resolution 155, sponsored by Sen. Anavitarte, which passed with bipartisan support during the 2023 Legislative Session. This study committee will be charged with hearing testimony from industry leaders and educators regarding strategies to meet this need in Georgia.

The meeting is available to view on the Senate Schedule here.

Read the full text of SR 155 here.

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Sen. Jason Anavitarte serves as Chair of the Senate Majority Caucus. He represents Senate District 31 which includes Paulding and Polk Counties. He can be reached at 404.656.9221 or at Jason.anavitarte@senate.ga.gov

ATLANTA (August 18, 2023) | This week, the Georgia General Assembly Hispanic Legislative Caucus held its first official meeting at the Latin American Association (LAA) Atlanta Outreach Center. The LAA is the oldest and largest Latino-serving nonprofit organization. Founded in 1972, the LAA has become the region’s leading agency representing Georgia’s Latino issues. The LAA offers a targeted menu of direct services that helps Latino individuals assimilate and become contributing members of Georgia’s community.  General Assembly members in attendance included: Hispanic Caucus Chairman Senator Jason Anavitarte (R – Dallas), Vice-Chairman Representative Pedro Marin (D – Duluth), Senator Jason Esteves (D – Atlanta), Representative Stephen Sainz (R – St. Marys), Representative Saira Draper (D – Atlanta), Representative Raynaldo Martinez (R – Loganville), and Representative Phil Olaleye (D – Atlanta).

“This meeting was another historic step for the Hispanic legislative caucus as we had our first meeting to discuss issues that impact Georgia’s Hispanic community and elect our Executive Committee,” said Sen. Anavitarte “I look forward to working with this group and the rest of the General Assembly as we collaborate on ideas for the future of Hispanic families across Georgia.”

“Building stronger ties with the Latino community has long been a personal commitment of mine,” said Rep. Marin. “I am very honored and humbled to have been elected Vice-Chair of this Historic Caucus and I look forward to continuing our relationship to create new opportunities for all Georgians.”

The committee aims to build relationships and bring fresh perspectives to General Assembly members with ties to Georgia’s Hispanic community.

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Sen. Jason Anavitarte serves as Chair of the Senate Majority Caucus. He represents Senate District 31 which includes Paulding and Polk Counties. He can be reached at 404.656.9221 or at Jason.anavitarte@senate.ga.gov