ATLANTA – State Representative Chas Cannon (R-Moultrie), House co-chair of the Sportsmen’s Caucus, announces that Governor Brian Kemp recently signed Senate Bill 148, legislation that allows children in grades six through 12 the option to take a hunter safety education course as part of their curriculum. Rep. Cannon sponsored House Bill 451 during the 2025 legislative session, which was later incorporated into Senate Bill 148, and was authored by Sportsmen’s Caucus member Senator Bo Hatchett (R-Cornelia). On January 28,2026, SB 148 received a unanimous vote by the Senate and was sent to Governors Sportsmen’s Caucus member Governor Kemp’s desk, who signed it into law on May 5, 2026.
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By State Representatives Viola Davis (D-Stone Mountain), Sandra Scott (D-Rex) and Kim Schofield (D-Atlanta)
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In 2023, Georgia’s governor signed Senate Bill 92 into law, introducing a contentious provision that allows for the removal of elected district attorneys from office if they are perceived as not adequately enforcing the law. This move has ignited a fierce debate, with many viewing it as a thinly veiled power grab aimed at ousting Democratic prosecutors, particularly those who have expressed reluctance to prosecute abortion-related crimes. The subsequent House Bill 881 has added fuel to the fire, deepening concerns about partisan control over prosecutorial decisions and its potential implications for ongoing criminal investigations. Furthermore, House Bill 983 proposes the repeal of the Prosecuting Attorneys Qualifications Commission (PAQC) in the state of Georgia, amplifying the controversy.
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