ATLANTA (March 2, 2026) — Last week, Senate Bill 202 passed out of the Senate Committee on Judiciary. Sponsored by Senate Minority Leader Harold Jones II (D–Augusta), this measure aims to modernize Georgia’s discovery process in misdemeanor criminal cases by allowing defendants to opt into a reciprocal discovery system similar to the one already used in felony cases.
Continue reading “Minority Leader Harold Jones II Applauds Advancement of Legislation to Modernize Discovery in Misdemeanor Cases”Minority Leader Harold Jones II and Senate Minority Caucus to Announce 2026 Legislative Priorities
ATLANTA (January 28, 2026) — On Thursday, January 29, Senate Minority Leader Harold Jones II (D–Augusta) and the Georgia Senate Minority Caucus will hold a press conference to outline legislative priorities for the remainder of the 2026 Legislative Session.
Continue reading “Minority Leader Harold Jones II and Senate Minority Caucus to Announce 2026 Legislative Priorities”Senate Study Committee on Improving Family Caregiver Services Adopts Final Committee Report
ATLANTA (December 15, 2025) — The Senate Study Committee on Improving Family Caregiver Services, chaired by Minority Leader, Sen. Harold Jones II (D–Augusta), has voted to adopt its final report, offering key recommendations to address Georgia’s rapidly growing senior population and support the state’s over 1 million family caregivers.
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ATLANTA (December 8, 2025) — On Thursday, December 11, at 1:00 p.m., the Senate Study Committee on Improving Family Caregiver Services, chaired by Minority Leader Sen. Harold Jones II (D–Augusta), will hold its final meeting for the purpose of adopting the final committee report.
Continue readingMinority Leader Harold Jones II Issues Statement on Senate Special Committee on Investigations Hearing
ATLANTA (November 13, 2025) — Minority Leader Sen. Harold Jones II (D–Augusta) issued the following statement regarding today’s Senate Special Committee on Investigations hearing:
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