ATLANTA (January 12, 2015) | Today, Sen. Josh McKoon (R- Columbus) announced his intentions to propose an amendment to the Georgia constitution. The amendment would lower the required minimum age to serve as a Georgia State Senator from 25 to 21.“By the time someone is 21, we’ve asked them to serve in our military. They’re qualified to serve on a jury. They are old enough to vote. They’ve become an adult,” said Sen. McKoon. “Having had the opportunity to work with many young people down here at the legislature, I think that they bring passion, enthusiasm, idealism and a willingness to do things that we’re told ‘can’t be done’. I think those are all qualities that make for a good public servant.”
He was be joined by members of Young Georgians in Government and the Young Democrats of DeKalb County.
“The only word to describe the amendment being presented today is groundbreaking,” said DeUndre Eberhart Communications Director for Young Georgians in Government. “This bipartisan legislation will allow more people from around the state to take a more active role in their government, especially young people.”
Changing the minimum age to be a state senator would require an amendment of the state constitution. The measure would have to pass both the House and Senate with a two-thirds majority and be approved by the voters.
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For Immediate Release:
January 12, 2015
For Information Contact:
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Brett Johnson, Broadcast Specialist
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