Michael Blake Tillery (born October 9, 1983) is an American politician who has served in the

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from the 19th district since 2017. In January 2024, Tillery co-sponsored S.B.390, which would withhold government funding for any libraries in Georgia affiliated with the

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. The bill was drafted following the election of ALA President

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and allegations of the organization promoting a personal ideology and influencing librarian certification.

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1983 births 21st-century members of the Georgia General Assembly Living people People from Vidalia, Georgia Republican Party Georgia (U.S. state) state senators {{GeorgiaUS-politician-stub