ATLANTA (January 19, 2021) | Last week, Sen. Randy Robertson (R – Cataula) was appointed to serve as Chairman of the Senate Retirement Committee.
Continue reading “Sen. Randy Robertson Appointed to Serve as Chairman of the Senate Retirement Committee”Capitol Recap: A Welcome Back to the Gold Dome
By: Sen. Larry Walker (R – Perry)
With a full legislature back under the Gold Dome, the start of the first session of the 156th Georgia General Assembly has, in many ways, served as a balance between the old versus the new. The 2021 Legislative Session has marked the start of a new biennium and following the results of our local elections on November 3rd, that means we’ve welcomed a new cohort of senators who bring expertise in a variety of sectors, from farming to public health, and anywhere in between. With that, many of us have tried to continue the policy-focused dialogues we left off on in June, working to find the best ways we can support the businesses and families of this great state. I would like to thank you for your trust in me. I promise to serve you faithfully and to fight for your greatest needs in all that I do.
Continue reading “Capitol Recap: A Welcome Back to the Gold Dome”Senator Jason Anavitarte Appointed as Vice Chairman of the Senate Committee on Education and Youth
ATLANTA (January 13, 2021) Yesterday, Sen. Jason Anavitarte (R – Dallas) was appointed to serve as Vice Chairman of the Senate Committee on Education and Youth and to serve on several influential committees for the 2021 Legislative Session by Lt. Governor Geoff Duncan and the Senate Committee on Assignments.
“I feel incredibly honored to have been selected to serve as a committee Vice Chairman during my first year serving the Senate,” said Sen. Anavitarte. “One of my top priorities is making sure we as legislators are working to better our school systems in Georgia. I am looking forward to using my passion and expertise as a former school board member and a father of three children in public school to serve on this committee. Additionally, I am very much looking forward to serving on the Ethics, Banking and Financial Institutions, Science and Technology, and Transportation committees.”
The first session of the 156th Georgia General Assembly convened on January 11, 2021, at the Georgia State Capitol.
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For Immediate Release:
Jan. 13, 2021
Kami Briden, Communications Associate
404.656.0028
Sen. Clint Dixon Takes Oath of Office
ATLANTA (January 12, 2021) | On Monday, Jan. 11th, Sen. Clint Dixon (R – Gwinnett) was sworn into the state Senate by Justice Charlie Bethel of the Georgia Supreme Court. Sen. Dixon represents Georgia’s 45th Senate District, which includes portions of Gwinnett County. This marks the beginning of his two-year term in the Georgia Senate and the official beginning of the 156th Georgia General Assembly.
“I am honored to serve as the new state Senator for the 45th Senate District,” said Sen. Dixon. “As a self-made local businessman, I am bringing a citizen’s eye to the legislature and am well-prepared to serve our state, particularly in my areas of expertise, such as property and zoning laws, public utilities and other urban affairs. I am looking forward to working with my colleagues to continue to ensure our policies make Georgia a great state to live and work in.”
Sen. Dixon has been a commercial real estate professional for over 20 years. Sen. Dixon currently resides in Gwinnett County with his wife, Hayden, and their three children: Hudson (13), Berkley (10) and Emsley (7).
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For Immediate Release:
Jan. 12, 2021
Kami Briden, Communications Associate
404.656.0028
Senator Clint Dixon Appointed to Senate Committees
ATLANTA (January 12, 2021) | Today, Sen. Clint Dixon (R – Gwinnett) was appointed to serve as Secretary of the Senate Committee on Transportation, as well as a member of several other influential committees for the 2021 Legislative Session by Lt. Governor Geoff Duncan and the Senate Committee on Assignments.
“I am incredibly excited to have been selected to serve on several great committees including Banking and Financial Institutions, State Institutions and Property, and State and Local Governmental Operations, as well as being selected to serve as the Secretary of the Transportation committee. I believe my previous experience working as a Real Estate, Construction and Site Selection Manager will lead me well in many of these committees.”
“These committee chairs are uniquely qualified to develop real and lasting solutions aimed at building a better Georgia,” said Lt. Governor Duncan. “The Senate will continue to prioritize diligent committee work and sound public policy, and I look forward to working closely with each one of our chairs, and their committee members, as we work to enact policies that advance both the lives and livelihoods of all Georgians.”
Once a piece of legislation is introduced in the Senate, it is assigned to a committee, depending on its topic. If the committee gives the legislation a “do pass” recommendation, then the proposed law is sent to the Rules Committee for consideration. The appointed chairs will oversee the operation and order of Senate committee meetings, including calling for action on bills, resolutions or other matters assigned to that committee. The first session of the 156th Georgia General Assembly convened on January 11, 2021, at the Georgia State Capitol
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For Immediate Release:
Jan. 13, 2021
Kami Briden, Communications Associate
404.656.0028