Marty Harbin Explained

Marty Harbin
State Senate:Georgia State
District:16th
Term Start:January 12, 2015
Predecessor:Ronnie Chance
Birth Date:2 April 1955
Birth Place:Atlanta, Georgia
Party:Republican

Maurice H. Harbin (born April 2, 1955) is an American politician who has served in the Georgia State Senate from the 16th district since 2015.[1] [2]

In January 2024, Harbin co-sponsored S.B.390, which would withhold government funding for any libraries in Georgia affiliated with the American Library Association. The bill was drafted following the election of ALA President Emily Drabinski and allegations of the organization promoting a personal ideology and influencing librarian certification.[3] [4] [5]

Notes and References

  1. Web site: Marty Harbin is Fayette's next state senator . The Citizen . 2014-07-23 . 2019-01-17.
  2. Web site: Georgia State Senator Marty Harbin (Republican - 16) . Senate.ga.gov . 2019-01-17.
  3. News: Tagami . Ty . Georgia GOP senators target American Library Association with new bill . 25 January 2024 . The Atlanta Journal-Constitution . January 25, 2024.
  4. Web site: SB 390 . Georgia General Assembly . 25 January 2024.
  5. Web site: 2023-08-07 . Top librarian calls 'Marxist lesbian' tweet backlash 'regrettable' . 2024-02-12 . NBC News . en.