Georgia Senate Bill SB310

Georgia 2025-2026 Regular Session

• Introduced: 2/27/25
• Refer: 2/28/25

Caption

Creating Hope and a New Georgia for Everyone or CHANGE Task Force; establish

Impact

The CHANGE Task Force will consist of 13 members appointed from diverse backgrounds to ensure representation from various community sectors, including large and small employers, educational institutions, and civic leaders. The task force is tasked with conducting public meetings, surveys, and studies to gather data and feedback, which will guide its recommendations. The establishment of a grant program, subject to state appropriations, is also a crucial element of the bill, aiming to fund initiatives that address prioritized issues identified by the task force. This could potentially have a significant positive impact on local economies and workforce development across Georgia.

Summary

Senate Bill 310 establishes the Creating Hope and a New Georgia for Everyone (CHANGE) Task Force. This task force is intended to examine complex issues impacting urban, suburban, and rural areas across Georgia. The primary focus is on labor and community development, aiming to bring together various leaders from civic, community, business, and government sectors to collaboratively address and propose solutions for the challenges faced by these communities. The bill emphasizes stakeholder input and research as vital components in identifying critical issues and developing actionable plans.

Contention

Although the bill seeks to unify efforts to tackle community challenges, there may be points of contention regarding the prioritization of issues and the allocation of funds. Different stakeholders might have conflicting views on which communities' needs should be addressed first or how resources should be distributed among urban versus rural areas. Furthermore, the effectiveness of the task force will rely heavily on its ability to implement solutions that are agreeable to various parties involved, potentially leading to debates on its direction and governance.