ATLANTA (January 15, 2013) – Sen. John Crosby (R-Tifton) has been named Chairman of the Senate Banking and Financial Institutions Committee for the 2013- 2014 term by the Senate Committee on Assignments.
“I’m deeply honored to Chair the Banking and Financial Institutions Committee for the 2013-2014 term of the General Assembly,” said Sen. Crosby. “This nation and Georgia, in particular, has suffered greatly due to the past banking crisis. Many Georgia communities have seen banking institutions that have served them for generations collapse. It will be our priority to ensure that legislation coming out of the Banking Committee will protect Georgia consumers and community banks.”
The Banking and Financial Institutions Committee addresses issues such as jurisdictions of financial institutions, real property finance, and corporate securities law.
Sen. Crosby is also the Vice Chairman of the Judiciary Committee and Vice Chairman of Ethics Committee. He is also a member in the Appropriations and Judiciary Non-Civil committees.
“I’m humbled to preside over a Senate that is strongly unified and filled with individuals that are hard-working, intelligent and dedicated to solving problems,” Lieutenant Governor Cagle said. “I look forward to working hand-in-hand with Chairman Crosby, who is extremely well-versed and passionate about this important subject matter, to deliver Georgians real results on the major issues facing this State.”
“We are fortunate to have a wealth of talent and experience in the State Senate,” said President Pro Tem David Shafer (R-Duluth). “I have every confidence in our new committee leadership team.”
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 term of the 152nd Legislative Session of the Georgia General Assembly convened January 14, 2013 at the Georgia State Capitol.
RELEASE
For Immediate Release:
January 15, 2013
For Information Contact:
Jennifer Yarber, Interim Director
Adam Sweat, Communications Specialist
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