ATLANTA (March 4, 2025) — Yesterday, Senate Bill 55, the “Dignity and Pay Act,” was passed out of the Senate with a vote of 51 to 3. This legislation now moves to the Georgia House of Representatives for further consideration. SB 55 would prevent companies from paying employees with disabilities a subminimum wage and give a timeline for companies currently paying less than minimum wage to follow in phasing out the practice.
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ATLANTA (February 24, 2025) — On Tuesday, February 25, at 12:00 p.m., Sen. Billy Hickman (R–Statesboro) will celebrate Georgia Reads Day with the Georgia Council on Literacy. Sen. Hickman will be joined by Georgia Reads Coach Malcolm Mitchell, Rep. Chris Erwin (R–Homer) and leadership from the Georgia Council on Literacy. The 2025 Georgia READBowl champions and the Georgia Reads Community Award winners will be recognized during the event.
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ATLANTA (January 23, 2025) — Sen. Billy Hickman (R–Statesboro) is proud to celebrate the successful implementation of the Georgia as a Model Employer (GAME) Program, which the Senate passed during the 2024 Legislative Session.
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ATLANTA (January 15, 2025) — On Monday, Sen. Billy Hickman (R–Statesboro) was appointed by Lt. Governor Burt Jones to serve as Chairman of the Senate Committee on Education and Youth.
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ATLANTA (November 26, 2024) — The Senate Study Committee on the Preservation of Georgia’s Farmlands, chaired by Sen. Billy Hickman (R–Statesboro), has adopted its final report, offering key recommendations to support and preserve Georgia’s farmland.
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