Governor Brian Kemp kicked off the final day of the legislative session by signing senate bill 36 into law.
“I signed S B 36, also known as the religious restoration or religious freedom Restoration Act or refer, ensuring that once again at the state level that Georgians are protected including Georgians of faith.”
The law bans the government from interfering with a person’s exercise of religion. Critics of SB 36 say it allows people to use religion as an excuse to discriminate against marginalized groups.
The Governor also swore in the state’s new Labor Commissioner.
“Like I said last month when announced the appointment of Barbara Rivera Holmes to this position, I said that she is smart, accomplished, and dedicated to growing opportunities for hardworking Georgians,” Kemp said.
Barbara Rivera Holmes. is the first Latina to hold a statewide constitution office in Georgia.
“I am deeply grateful to Governor Kemp for the opportunity to serve as Georgia’s 11th Labor Commissioner,” according to Rivera Holmes “The Department of Labor is vital to our state’s economy, supporting workforce development, job attainment, safe working conditions, and the prosperity of our communities.”
Rivera succeeds former Labor Commissioner Bruce Thompson, who passed away last fall.
