We are officially more than halfway through the 2024 legislative session. I am proud to share that we are delivering for Georgians by cutting red tape, maintaining our stellar budget, protecting law enforcement officers and pushing back against hate. While we have enjoyed a robust first half of legislative work, plenty of meaningful work lies ahead before the conclusion of the legislative session. The job doesn’t end upon adjournment, however. Serving the 17th Senate District is a full-time job; and the job remains my greatest honor.
Throughout this past week, I remained dedicated to advancing various pieces of legislation aimed at benefiting our constituents. Senate Bill 454 successfully navigated through the Senate Committee on Judiciary on Thursday. SB 454 proposes revisions to the factors and methods utilized in calculating child support. Notably, this bill seeks to redefine the custodial parent as the one with whom the child resides for more than 50% of the time. I commend the committee members for their diligence in passing this crucial bill.
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Sen. Brian Strickland serves as the chairman of the Senate Committee on Judiciary. He represents the 17th Senate District which includes all of Morgan and portions of Henry, Newton and Walton counties. Strickland may be reached by phone at 404-463-6598 or by email at brian.strickland@senate.ga.gov.
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