ATLANTA (March 4, 2026) — Recently, Sen. Chuck Payne (R–Dalton) voiced his support for Senate Bill 577, also known as the “Coordinating PFAS Remediation Act,” sponsored by Sen. Sam Watson (R–Moultrie). SB 577 would centralize all PFAS-related lawsuits brought by Georgia state and local governments under state control, enabling the Georgia Environmental Protection Division (EPD) to bring all lawsuits related to PFAS contamination and distribute any settlement or judgment funds as needed.
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ATLANTA (Jan. 12, 2024) — Senator Chuck Payne (R-Dalton) proudly announces his appointment as Chairman of The Committee on Veterans, Military & Homeland Security. Building upon his successful tenure as Chairman of The Committee on Science & Technology, Senator Payne is ready to bring his leadership and expertise to new challenges in the realm of veterans, military, and homeland security.
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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.
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ATLANTA (February 17, 2023) | Senator Chuck Payne (R – Dalton) has been appointed to serve as Co-Chair of the Career and Technical Education Advisory Commission, as appointed by Lt. Governor Burt Jones.
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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.
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