ATLANTA (February 15, 2023) | Tomorrow, legislators, self-advocates, family members and service providers for adults with Intellectual and Developmental Disabilities (IDD) will come together to announce the creation of a new Innovation Commission for Georgians and speak with one voice to urge Governor Kemp and the Georgia General Assembly to finish the work desperately needed to fully support the IDD community.
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ATLANTA (February 15, 2023) | Chairman of the Senate Committee on Science and Technology, Sen. Chuck Payne (R – Dalton), has been appointed by Lt. Governor Burt Jones to serve as a member on the Southern States Energy Board.
Continue reading “Sen. Chuck Payne to Serve as Member of the Southern States Energy Board”Senator Ed Setzler Holds Press Conference on Georgia Religious Freedom Restoration Act
ATLANTA (February 14, 2023) | Today, State Senator Ed Setzler (R – Acworth) introduced Senate Bill 180, providing state-level protection for people of all faiths by simply mirroring current federal law. The bill text adapts the same language from the Religious Freedom Restoration Act (RFRA) passed by Congress in 1993 and applies it to the state and local levels.
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ATLANTA (February 14, 2023) | On Wednesday, February 15, 2023, at 1:00 pm, Senator Ed Setzler (R – Acworth) will hold a press conference on the Religious Freedom Restoration Act. The Religious Freedom Act would excuse any Georgian from any state or local law, policy, or other government action that they claim could burden their exercise of religion.
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ATLANTA (February 14, 2023) | On Tuesday, February 14, 2023, at 4:00 p.m., Senator Ed Setzler (R – Acworth) will hold a press conference on the Georgia Religious Freedom Restoration Act (RFRA). This bill will exactly mirror federal constitution protections word for word and apply them to state law.
WHO: Senator Ed Setzler
WHAT: Press Conference on the Georgia Religious Freedom Restoration Act.
WHEN: Tuesday, February 14, 2023, at 4:00 p.m.
WHERE: Senate Press Conference Room 203
Coverdell Legislative Office Building
Atlanta, GA 30334
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Sen. Ed Setzler represents the 37th Senate District, which includes parts of Cobb and Bartow County. He may be reached by phone at (404) 656-0256 or by email at ed.setzler@senate.ga.gov