The Georgia Catholic Conference represents the Catholic bishops of Georgia as their advocate and lobbyist with Georgia State legislative bodies in matters related to the Church and to Catholic teaching.
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Expand School Choice
Alongside our longstanding participation in state-based student scholarship organizations, SB 446 would opt Georgia in to a new federal tax credit for contributions to scholarship granting organizations. This would not replace our state-based tax credit, but rather enhance it. The bill is currently in the House awaiting a floor vote, which has been postponed several…
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Vote No on House Bill 1138
House Bill 1138 is currently under consideration in the Senate. This bill would expand access to contraceptives by allowing pharmacists to dispense them without a physician’s oversight. Not only does this expansion further erode the vital link between sexual expression and openness to life, this can also put women’s health at risk by taking contraceptives…
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HB 350 – Newborn Safe Haven
HB 350, which has crossed over to the Senate, would allow medical facilities, fire stations, police stations and ambulances to install “baby boxes” so that mothers can safely surrender their baby anonymously. If passed, HB 350 would also increase safeguards for the baby, mandating dual alarm systems to ensure that trained professionals are immediately alerted…
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Legislative report February 6, 2025
After the usual preliminary ceremonies and the initiation of new members, several bills of interest have been introduced in the General Assembly. Additional bills will be forthcoming. Senate Bill1. The “Fair and Safe Athletic Opportunities Act” by Senator Dolezal with active support from the Lieutenant Governor addresses the issue of transgender students participating in high…
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END OF SESSION LEGISLATIVE REPORT No. 9 FROM THE GEORGIA CATHOLIC CONFERENCE
April 4, 2024 The Georgia Catholic Conference witnesses to spiritual values in public affairs, and provides an agency for corporate Catholic service to the statewide community. Under the direction of the Catholic bishops of Georgia, the Conference promotes public policy positions related to Georgia governmental programs, legislation and policies which affect the common good and…
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LEGISLATIVE REPORT FROM THE GEORGIA CATHOLIC CONFERENCE No. 8
March 21, 2024 The Georgia Catholic Conference witnesses to spiritual values in public affairs, and provides an agency for corporate Catholic service to the statewide community. Under the direction of the Catholic bishops of Georgia, the Conference promotes public policy positions related to Georgia governmental programs, legislation and policies which affect the common good and…