ATLANTA (December 12, 2023) — In response to the Senate Study Committee on Truck Driver Shortages final report, Senator Nabilah Islam Parkes (D- Duluth) released a comprehensive minority report, opposing the Committee’s recommendation to repeal the direct-action statute. This statute, a key legal provision in Georgia, allows individuals injured in trucking accidents to sue the insurance companies of the trucking firms directly, ensuring accountability and safeguarding citizens’ legal rights.
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ATLANTA (June 9, 2023) | On Saturday at 12:00 p.m., Senator Nabilah Islam (D – Lawrenceville) will be hosting a town hall meeting at the Collins Hill Library to answer questions from constituents. Lunch will be provided for those who RSVP using the link below:
Continue reading “Senator Nabilah Islam to Host Town Hall Meeting”Senator Nabilah Islam Appointed to Senate Study Committee on Truck Driver Shortages
ATLANTA (June 2, 2023) | On Wednesday, Senator Nabilah Islam (D – Lawrenceville) was appointed to serve as a member of the Senate Study Committee on Truck Driver Shortages by Lt. Governor Burt Jones.
Continue reading “Senator Nabilah Islam Appointed to Senate Study Committee on Truck Driver Shortages”Gwinnett County Senate Delegation Announces Executive Board for 2023-2024
ATLANTA (January 26, 2023) | Yesterday, the Gwinnett County Senate Delegation elected a new executive board for 2023-2024. The new executive board members are as follows:
Continue reading “Gwinnett County Senate Delegation Announces Executive Board for 2023-2024”Georgia Senate and Georgia House Members Announce New Reproductive Freedom Legislation
ATLANTA (January 25, 2023) | Yesterday, members of the Georgia Senate and House joined Amplify Georgia, a coalition of reproductive justice organizations, to announce new legislation to restore and expand reproductive freedom in Georgia. Senate Bill 15, entitled the Reproductive Freedom Act (RFA), sponsored by Sen. Sally Harrell (D – Atlanta), will repeal HB 481 Georgia’s 6-week abortion ban and other restrictions on abortion care.
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