ATLANTA (May 15, 2023) | On Wednesday, May 10, Lt. Governor Burt Jones appointed Senator Chuck Payne (R – Dalton) to serve on the 2023 Senate Study Committee on Foster Care and Adoption.
“It is a privilege to serve as a member of the Senate Study Committee on Foster Care and Adoption,” said Sen. Payne. “With over 30 years of experience working with Georgia’s youth, I feel well-equipped to participate on this committee and build on my preexisting knowledge of our foster care and adoption systems by hearing testimony from around our state. I want to thank Lt. Governor Burt Jones for placing his trust in me to serve in this capacity. I look forward to working alongside Chairwomen of the Senate Study Committee, Sen. Kay Kirkpatrick (R – Roswell) and the other esteemed members as we address this important bipartisan issue.”
The Senate Study Committee on Foster Care and Adoption was established by the passage of Senate Resolution 282 during the 2023 Legislative Session. The committee is comprised of eight additional members who will be tasked with holding meetings around the state. Dates and locations of the meetings will be announced at a later time.
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Sen. Chuck Payne serves as the Chairman for the Senate Committee on Science and Technology. He represents the 54th Senate District, which includes Whitfield and Murray County as well as part of Gordon County. He may be reached at 404.463.5402 or by email at chuck.payne@senate.ga.gov.