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Sen. Larry Walker III Appointed as Chairman of 2023 Senate Study Committee on Occupational Licensing

ATLANTA (May 23, 2023) | Today, Lt. Governor Burt Jones announced legislative appointments to the Senate Study Committee on Occupational Licensing. The five-member study committee was established by the passage of Senate Resolution 85 during the 2023 Georgia Legislative Session.

“Regardless of industry or organization, overcoming state workforce challenges should be considered a priority,” said Senator Larry Walker. “I applaud Lt. Governor Jones for his diligence to this endeavor, and I’m honored to serve as Chairman to this Committee. I am also appreciative to the entire Senate body for seeing to the passage of the Senate Resolution to establish this committee. I look forward to diving deeper into occupational licensing for our state industries and working to ensure that Georgians are equipped for the high-demand jobs within Georgia.”

This Study Committee will hold meetings across the state throughout this year. Dates and locations will be announced in the coming days and will be available on the Senate Schedule here.

Find more information on this study committee here.

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Sen. Larry Walker serves as Secretary of the Senate Majority Caucus. He also serves as Chairman of the Senate Committee on Insurance and Labor. He represents Senate District 20 which includes Bleckley, Dodge, Dooly, Laurens, Pulaski, Treutlen, and Wilcox Counties and a portion of Houston County. He can be reached at larry.walker@senate.ga.gov  

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Senate President Pro Tempore Receives Georgia Historic Preservation Recognition

ATLANTA (May 2, 2023) | Last week, the Georgia Trust for Historic Preservation announced their 2023 class of preservation award honorees. Senate President Pro Tempore John F. Kennedy (R – Macon) was awarded the 2023 Senator George Hooks Award for his efforts to maintain a high standard of historic preservation in the state of Georgia.

“It is an honor to be named as the recipient of this year’s award,” said President Pro Tempore Kennedy. “Rest assured that I will continue to ensure that Georgia’s legislative efforts are committed to our state’s historic preservation endeavors, community development, and economic growth. I appreciate the Georgia Trust for bestowing me with this award and look forward to continuing our partnership for many years to come.”

This award was given in response to Senator Kennedy’s efforts to save the State Historic Preservation Tax Credit, which was almost lost due to an impending sunset last year. These credits have become the basis for generating equity allowing more Georgians to participate in revitalization. Senator Kennedy worked to revise the previously-passed bill, and secured passage for the new bill that saved these credits.

According to the Georgia Trust for Historic Preservation, the Senator George Hooks Award recognizes excellence in public leadership in Georgia. This award is given at the discretion of the Board of Trustees and is named in honor of Senator George Hooks, a strong supporter of the preservation of Georgia’s history and culture, who served in the Georgia General Assembly for 32 years.

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Sen. John F. Kennedy serves as the President Pro Tempore of the Georgia State Senate. He represents the 18th Senate District which includes Upson, Monroe, Peach, Crawford, and portions of Bibb and Houston Counties. He may be reached at 404.656.6578 or by email at john.kennedy@senate.ga.gov