Update from the Gold Dome

By: Sen. Jeff Mullis (R – Chickamauga)

With only nine days left in the 2016 legislative session, the Georgia Senate is now focused on reviewing House bills, approving any changes made to Senate bills by the House, and finalizing the FY 2017 general budget. The next three weeks will be a challenge, as all business for this year’s legislative session must conclude on Thursday, March 24. I remain committed to supporting legislation that will increase public safety, encourage business growth and allow hardworking Georgians to keep more money in their pockets. Continue reading “Update from the Gold Dome”

Sen. David Shafer Releases Statement Regarding the Retirement of Sen. Tommie Williams

ATLANTA (March 2, 2016)  |   Senate President Pro Tempore David Shafer (R – Duluth) released the following statement regarding the retirement of Sen. Tommie Williams (R – Lyons):

“Sen. Tommie Williams is one of the pioneering leaders of the Georgia Republican Party. His election to the State Senate was history making. He has served with distinction in every one of his leadership capacities, including as our President Pro Tempore. We wish him all the best as he continues his lifetime of service outside of the State Senate.”

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For Immediate Release:
March 2, 2016

For Information Contact:

Jennifer Yarber, Director
Jennifer.yarber@senate.ga.gov
404.656.0028

Sen. Bill Jackson Announces Retirement from the Georgia State Senate

ATLANTA (March 2, 2016)  |   Sen. Bill Jackson (R – Appling) announced his retirement from legislative service this morning at the Georgia State Capitol. One of Gov. Nathan Deal’s floor leaders, Sen. Jackson will serve out the rest of his two-year Senate term but will not qualify to run for re-election to the Senate District 24 seat. Continue reading “Sen. Bill Jackson Announces Retirement from the Georgia State Senate”