State Senator John F. Kennedy (GA)
Recent News About State Senator John F. Kennedy (GA)
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Sen. Islam Parkes Celebrates Passage of Military Legislation Through the Georgia General Assembly
ATLANTA (Mar. 8, 2024) — Sen. Nabilah Islam Parkes (D—Lawrenceville), Georgia’s youngest-serving female Senator, achieved a significant legislative milestone with the successful passage of Senate Bill 144 through the Georgia General Assembly. SB 144, the first bill under Sen. Islam Parkes’ leadership to pass both legislative chambers, focuses on enhancing military processes in the state.The bill aims to streamline operations by removing certain reporting requirements for the Adjutant General, as explained by Sen. Islam Parkes, who emphasized the importance of protecting...
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Senate Passes Legislation to Enhance Swatting Penalties
ATLANTA (Feb. 27, 2024) – The Georgia State Senate has approved Senate Bill 421, a measure aimed at enhancing penalties for the offense of making an unlawful request for emergency services assistance. The bill, sponsored by Sen. Clint Dixon (R–Gwinnett), Chairman of the Senate Committee on Education and Youth, has received positive feedback following its passage.Sen. Dixon expressed his satisfaction with the successful advancement of the legislation, saying, "I came into the 2024 Legislative Session seeking to pass anti-swatting legislation, and I am very pleased to have...