ATLANTA (May 3, 2019) | Sen. Lester Jackson (D – Savannah) will address the Savannah State University National Alumni Association regarding Senate Bill 278 at their Annual May Meeting on Saturday, May 4, 2019. Continue reading “Sen. Lester Jackson to Address Savannah State University National Alumni Association on SB 278”
Monuments Bill Signed into Law by Governor Brian Kemp
ATLANTA (April 30, 2019) | Senate Bill 77, sponsored by Sen. Jeff Mullis (R – Chickamauga), was signed into law by Governor Brian P. Kemp on Friday, April 26, 2019, at Gordon Lee High School in Chickamauga, Georgia. Continue reading “Monuments Bill Signed into Law by Governor Brian Kemp”
Broadband Expansion Among Bills to be Signed Today
ATLANTA (April 26, 2019) | Today, April 26, Governor Kemp will sign Senate Bills 2, 17, 66 and 79, sponsored by Sen. Steve Gooch (R – Dahlonega), as well as House Bill 454 which was carried in the Senate by Sen. Gooch. Senate Bills 2, 17 and 66 address expanding access to broadband, SB 79 removes the word “mechanical” from the phrase “mechanical multiple message signs” in current law regarding messaging signs on Georgia roads to reduce distractions for drivers and HB 454 outlines restrictions on and use of electric assisted bicycles.
WHAT: Signing of Senate Bills 2, 17, 66, 79 and House Bill 454
WHO: Sen. Steve Gooch (R – Dahlonega)
WHEN: Friday, April 26, 2019
1:30 p.m.
WHERE: The University of North Georgia – Library Technology Center, Third Floor
122 Thompson Cir SW
Dahlonega, GA 30597
For the full text of Senate Bill 2, follow this link: http://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/en-US/Display/20192020/SB/2
For the full text of Senate Bill 17, follow this link: http://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/en-US/Display/20192020/SB/17
For the full text of Senate Bill 66, follow this link: http://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/en-US/Display/20192020/SB/66
For the full text of Senate Bill 79, follow this link: http://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/en-US/Display/20192020/SB/79
For the full text of House Bill 454, follow this link: http://www.legis.ga.gov/Legislation/en-US/display/20192020/HB/454
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For Immediate Release:
April 26, 2019
Annie Wimbush, Communications Associate
annie.wimbush@senate.ga.gov
404.656.0028
“Anti-Human Trafficking Protective Response Act” Signed into Law
ATLANTA (April 23, 2019) | On Thursday, April 18, Senate Bill 158, or the “Anti-Human Trafficking Protective Response Act,” sponsored by Sen. Brian Strickland (R – McDonough) received Gov. Kemp’s signature. Continue reading ““Anti-Human Trafficking Protective Response Act” Signed into Law”
Sen. Brian Strickland to Host Town Hall Meeting
ATLANTA (April 23, 2019) | Sen. Brian Strickland (R – McDonough) will host a town hall meeting at the Hampton Recreation Center on Thursday, April 25th from 6:00 p.m. to 7:30 p.m. Sen. Strickland will provide an update on issues addressed during the 2019 legislative session and answer questions from constituents. Continue reading “Sen. Brian Strickland to Host Town Hall Meeting”