ATLANTA (Jan. 19, 2024) — On Friday, January 12th, the Senate Committee on Rules passed Senate Resolution 323, sponsored by Democratic Whip Sen. Harold Jones II (D-Augusta). SR 323 would establish a study committee aimed at enhancing caregiver services throughout the state of Georgia.
Continue reading “Senate Rules Committee Passes Senate Resolution 323 to Improve Caregiver Services in Georgia”Sen. Emanuel Jones Presents Humanitarianism Award to Dr. Bernice A. King
ATLANTA (Jan. 17, 2024) — On Monday, Martin Luther King Jr. Day, Sen Emanuel Jones (D-Decatur) presented Dr. Bernice A. King with the 2024 Laureate in the field of Humanitarianism from the Sino Phil Asia International Peace Awards Foundation.
Continue reading “Sen. Emanuel Jones Presents Humanitarianism Award to Dr. Bernice A. King”Sen. Elena Parent to Host Virtual Constituent Meetings
ATLANTA (Jan. 17, 2024) — On Friday, January 19th, and Tuesday, January 23rd, Sen. Elena Parent (D-Atlanta), Democratic Caucus Chair, will host two virtual constituent meetings. The purpose of these meetings is to discuss the significant issues anticipated to be addressed by the Georgia Senate during the 2024 Legislative Session.
Continue reading “Sen. Elena Parent to Host Virtual Constituent Meetings”Sen. John Albers to Recognize High School Student Sierra Pape on National Donor Day
ATLANTA (Jan. 16, 2024) — In August of 2023, Midtown High School sophomore Sierra Pape reached out to Sen. John Albers (R—Roswell) for advice on proposing legislation that would implement information about organ donation and transplantation within school curriculums.
“When Sierra approached me with this life-changing initiative, I knew I needed to help in any way that I can. In 2021, I donated my left kidney to help save my son’s life. Organ donation is a cause that is extremely important and heartfelt to my family, and I’m overjoyed that this life-saving matter will be implemented in the state’s curriculum,” said Sen. Albers.
The Georgia Board of Education met on Wednesday, Jan. 10 to present the proposed changes to their health standards in grades 8-12 to reflect the importance of organ and tissue donation and the statewide organ donation registry system at their State Board Committee Meeting. State School Superintendent Richard Woods and the rest of the Board of Education members met to hear Sen. Albers and Sierra Pape present the initiative. They passed the “Teaching Organ Donation and Saving Lives” to be implemented into the curriculum for the upcoming school year.
Sierra has worked tirelessly with several individuals to gain information and support for this initiative. Along with being an impressive student, Sierra serves on the Fulton County Youth Commission, Metro Atlanta Regional Commission, as well as Midtown High School’s “My Votes” chapter. Sen. Albers will recognize Sierra and her impressive efforts at the Georgia State Capitol on Feb. 15, 2024, which is also National Donor Day.
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Sen. John Albers serves as Chairman of the Senate Committee on Public Safety. He represents the 56th Senate District which includes portions of Cherokee, Cobb and North Fulton counties. He may be reached at his office at 404.463.8055 or by email at john.albers@senate.ga.gov
Robertson: Week One Under the Gold Dome
By: Sen. Randy Robertson (R–Cataula)
This week, we kicked off the beginning of the 2024 Georgia Legislative Session, which is a 40-day opportunity for the Georgia General Assembly to confront critical issues ranging from human trafficking to the welfare of our law enforcement officers and citizens. As my colleagues and I convene this legislative session, I will strive to make our streets safer and Georgians from all walks of life.
With that in mind, Governor Brian P. Kemp gave his annual State of the State address on Thursday, during which he outlined his legislative and budgetary priorities. I’m honored to serve alongside a Gov. who understands the value of law enforcement and is dedicated to eliminating human trafficking. I greatly support Gov. Kemp’s budget proposal to include pay raises for our men and women in blue. I also appreciate Gov. Kemp’s unwavering support for the construction of the Atlanta Public Safety Training Center. We must provide law enforcement officers with the resources they deserve to succeed in their line of work. I will stand shoulder to shoulder with the Gov. on this issue until it is completed and fully operational.
Gov. Kemp’s continued dedication to eliminating human trafficking remains at the forefront of my personal legislative priorities. I look forward to leading efforts, alongside the Gov. and First Lady Marty Kemp, to pass additional legislation aimed at fighting against human trafficking across the state of Georgia.
Finally, I want to reflect on a long-term goal of mine. Over the last few months, I’ve had the honor of chairing a subcommittee of the Senate Committee on Public Safety, tasked with investigating the current challenges and incidents plaguing the jail system of Fulton County. I will continue this work throughout this session and encourage anyone interested to be on the lookout for future meetings.
If you have any questions or concerns about potential legislation that may arise during the 2024 legislative session, please do not hesitate to contact my office. I am here to serve you as always.
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Sen. Randy Robertson serves as Majority Whip of Senate Majority Caucus. He represents Senate District 29, which includes Harris, Meriwether, and Troup Counties and a portion of Muscogee County. He can be reached at 404.656.0045 or at randy.robertson@senate.ga.gov