Legislative Watch

The Georgia First Amendment Foundation seeks to engage lawmakers in protecting and expanding Georgians’ right to know. We monitor legislative proposals in the General Assembly, looking for bills that could have an impact on open government and free speech in our state.

On Feb. 3, 2025, GFAF President Sarah Brewerton-Palmer and President Emeritus Richard T. Griffiths testified before the Georgia Senate Judiciary Committee about Senate Bill 12, which would remove transparency rules for the records of government contractors. In a letter to the committee, the foundation detailed our concerns with this bill. The committee held the bill for further review. GFAF will continue to work proactively with lawmakers to protect Georgia’s transparency laws.

The Georgia First Amendment Foundation and the Atlanta Press Club partnered on a free, virtual event on Jan. 28, 2025, that brought together legislators, First Amendment experts and journalists to share insights on how lawmakers’ actions might affect Georgians’ right to know and more. WATCH THE VIDEO.