Legislation
In our commitment to addressing the deeply rooted disparities faced by Georgia's African-American community, the "Contract with Black Georgia" emphasizes transformative legislative acts. This page delves into the specifics of these crucial acts, spanning seven core sectors, from economics to governance.
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Economic Index: Georgia Wealth Gap Rectification Act of 2024
- Purpose: Seeks to rectify historical and ongoing economic disparities, particularly addressing housing discrimination, redlining, and restricted access to credit.
- Obligation: Compliance will be rigorously monitored, with penalties enforced for non-adherence. Integration of these new measures into existing laws is imperative.
Social Index: Breaking Georgia's Cycle of Incarceration Act of 2024
- Purpose: Aims to enhance mental health services for inmates and initiate comprehensive reentry programs.
- Obligation: There's an emphasis on acquiring annual reports detailing measurable outcomes, like recidivism and employment rates, highlighting the shift towards community-based treatments over mere incarceration.
Environmental Index: Georgia Environmental Health Equity Act of 2024
- Purpose: Addresses the disproportionate impact of Brownfields on Black and Brown communities.
- Obligation: The Georgia Environmental Protection Division will spearhead enforcement, ensuring rigorous penalties for non-compliance.
Health Index: Georgia Mental Health Access and Social Advancement Act of 2024
- Purpose: To bolster mental health care access for Black Georgians and tackle broader societal concerns.
- Obligation: Strategies will be focused on issues like recidivism, homelessness, and domestic violence, all through improved mental health care access.
Education Index: Equity in Funding for Georgia's Historically Black Colleges and Universities (HBCUs) Act of 2024
- Purpose: Address and bridge the funding disparities between HBCUs and Predominantly White Institutions (PWIs).
- Obligation: The act mandates the reinforcement of the foundation of HBCUs, infrastructural upgrades, and holistic growth within these educational institutions.
Infrastructure Index: Georgia Desert Mapping and Intervention Act of 2024
- Purpose: Identify and intervene in regions lacking essential services.
- Obligation: Creation of the Office of Desert Mapping and Intervention (ODMI) to ensure equitable access to vital services for all Georgia residents.
Governance Index: Voter Integrity and Transparency Act of 2024
- Purpose: Strengthen the democratic process by revisiting and potentially revising measures like SB 202.
- Obligation: The act emphasizes timely notifications and ample opportunities for voters to validate their eligibility, ensuring a more transparent and inclusive electoral process.
Dive into each legislative act to understand its broader vision, the nuances, and how it seeks to propel Black Georgians toward a future marked by equity, justice, and prosperity.