Sen. Nabilah Islam Parkes Celebrates Signage of First Bill Into Law

ATLANTA (Apr. 24, 2024) - This week, Sen. Nabilah Islam Parkes (D-Lawrenceville), Georgia's youngest female state Senator, celebrated a legislative landmark following the signage of her first bill, SB 144.

Sen. Islam Parkes celebrated her first signed piece of legislation saying, "I am honored that this is my first measure to be signed into law. My experience on the Senate Committee on Veterans, Military and Homeland Security helped me shape this legislation, which will reduce administrative burdens, save taxpayer dollars and protect commissioned officers. I look forward to continuing my work for the 7^th District by championing future legislation to serve Georgians across our state."

The bill removes the requirement for the state's adjutant general to include a roster of all commissioned officers in the organized militia in an annual report to the Governor. Additionally, it eliminates the mandate to index, print, bind and distribute laws and regulations of the militia to all militia forces. This is the first bill to pass through both legislative chambers and gain a signature from Gov. Brian P. Kemp under Sen. Islam Parkes' leadership.

For more information about SB 144, click here.

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Sen. Nabilah Islam Parkes represents the 7^th Senate District, which includes a portion of Gwinnett County. She may be reached by phone at 404.463.5263 or by email at [email protected].