ATLANTA (February 24, 2026) — Last week, Senate Minority Leader Harold Jones II (D–Augusta) introduced Senate Bill 536, the “Henry McNeal Turner Voting Rights Act,” legislation aimed at prohibiting voter suppression and strengthening protections for voting rights in Georgia by establishing a comprehensive state-level voting rights framework.
Continue reading “Minority Leader Harold Jones II Introduces “Henry McNeal Turner Voting Rights Act””Georgia Senators File Bipartisan Bills to Protect Kids Online
ATLANTA (February 24, 2026) — Members of the Senate Study Committee on the Impact of Social Media and Artificial Intelligence on Children and Platform Privacy Protection filed two bills this week designed to mitigate harms to children online.
Continue reading “Georgia Senators File Bipartisan Bills to Protect Kids Online”Sen. Elena Parent and Rep. Saira Draper to Hold Mid-Session Legislative Town Hall
ATLANTA (February 24, 2026) —On Tuesday, March 3, Minority Caucus Chair Sen. Elena Parent (D–Atlanta) will hold a mid-session legislative town hall alongside Rep. Saira Draper (D–Atlanta).
Continue reading “Sen. Elena Parent and Rep. Saira Draper to Hold Mid-Session Legislative Town Hall”Sen. RaShaun Kemp to Hold Joint Press Conference on Students’ Right to Protest
ATLANTA (February 23, 2026) — Tomorrow, February 24, Sen. RaShaun Kemp (D–Atlanta) will host a press conference with Rep. Bryce Berry (D–Atlanta), Georgia students, and Atlanta Public Schools board members to highlight Senate Bill 479 and House Bill 1239, legislation aimed at protecting students’ First Amendment rights and expanding civic engagement opportunities in schools. In response to local retaliation against student walkouts, this bill seeks to encourage student participation in civic activities, including visiting the capitol, attending protests and strikes.
EVENT DETAILS:
· Date: Tuesday, February 24, 2026
· Time: 11:30 a.m.
· Location: South Steps, Capitol, 206 Washington St SW, Atlanta, GA, 30334
· This Event is Open to the Public.
MEDIA OPPORTUNITIES:
We kindly request that members of the media confirm their attendance in advance by contacting SenatePressInquiries@senate.ga.gov.
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Sen. RaShaun Kemp represents the 38th Senate District, which includes a portion of Fulton County. He may be reached by phone at (404) 656-0105 or by email at RaShaun.Kemp@senate.ga.gov.
Sen. Jason T. Dickerson Introduces Legislation to Combat Chronic Absenteeism in Georgia Public Schools
ATLANTA (February 23, 2026) — Last week, Sen. Jason T. Dickerson (R–Canton) introduced Senate Bill 513 to address chronic student absenteeism in Georgia public schools. Also known as the Every Day Counts Act, this legislation defines a chronically unexcused student as one whose total number of unexcused absences exceeds five during the first 50 school days or reaches 10% of the school days that have occurred to date.
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