Jason Raul Anavitarte (born June 14, 1978) is an

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politician from Georgia. Anavitarte is a Republican member of the

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for District 31. Before his election to the state Senate, Anavitarte was a member of the Paulding County

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. In January 2024, Anavitarte 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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