ATLANTA (January 17, 2019) | Sen. Larry Walker (R – Perry) has been appointed by the Senate Committee on Assignments to serve as a member of the Agriculture and Consumer Affairs, Appropriations, Health and Human Services, and Insurance and Labor Committees for the 2019-2020 Legislative Session. Continue reading “Sen. Larry Walker Appointed to Influential Senate Committees”
Sen. Brandon Beach Introduces Legislation to Create Joint Senate and House Georgia Commission on Freight and Logistics
ATLANTA (January 16, 2019) | Today, Sen. Brandon Beach (R – Alpharetta) introduced legislation which would create the Joint Senate and House Georgia Commission on Freight and Logistics. The scope of the Commission would be to study the current state of the freight and logistics industries in Georgia and recommend actions or legislation to improve efficiency, safety and quality. Continue reading “Sen. Brandon Beach Introduces Legislation to Create Joint Senate and House Georgia Commission on Freight and Logistics”
Senator Zahra Karinshak Sworn into Office
ATLANTA (January 16, 2019) |Monday, Senator Zahra Karinshak (D – Duluth) took her oath of office administered by Supreme Court Justice Charles Bethel. Sen. Karinshak represents Georgia’s 48th Senate District which includes Duluth, Berkeley Lake, Johns Creek, Lawrenceville, Norcross, Peachtree Corners, Suwanee and Alpharetta. Monday’s ceremony marked the beginning of her two-year term in the Georgia Senate and the official beginning of the 2019 Georgia General Assembly. Continue reading “Senator Zahra Karinshak Sworn into Office”
Sen. William Ligon Appointed Chairman of the Senate Committee on Banking and Financial Institutions
ATLANTA (January 16, 2019) | Sen. William Ligon (R – White Oak) was recently reappointed to serve as Chairman of the Senate Committee on Banking and Financial Institutions and to serve on several influential committees for the 2019-2020 Legislative Session by the Senate Committee on Assignments. Continue reading “Sen. William Ligon Appointed Chairman of the Senate Committee on Banking and Financial Institutions”
Sen. Kay Kirkpatrick Appointed Chairman of the Senate Committee on Ethics
ATLANTA (January 16, 2019) | Sen. Kay Kirkpatrick (R – Marietta) was recently appointed to serve as Chairman of the Senate Committee on Ethics and to serve on several influential committees for the 2019 Legislative Session by the Senate Committee on Assignments.
“It is such an honor to have been appointed as a Chairman during my first full term as a state senator,” said Sen. Kirkpatrick. “The Ethics Committee addresses some of the most important and timely legislation of the session and I am thankful that Senate leadership entrusted me with this position. I look forward to working with my colleagues as we vet and move legislation that will ensure that all Georgians are being treated in a just manner.”
In addition to serving as Chairman of the Senate Committee on Ethics, Sen. Kirkpatrick will serve as a member of the Senate Health and Human Services, Insurance and Labor, and Veterans, Military and Homeland Security Committees.
“I am incredibly excited to work alongside Sen. Kirkpatrick and the entire Ethics Committee during the upcoming session of the Georgia General Assembly,” said Lt. Governor Geoff Duncan. “The committee process is extremely important to producing sound public policy and we’re confident that Sen. Kirkpatrick’s leadership as a committee chair will be an invaluable asset to the Georgia Senate. We’re excited for the opportunity to serve and look forward to delivering on reforms that benefit Georgians in every part of our state.”
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 155th Georgia General Assembly convened on January 14, 2019, at the Georgia State Capitol.
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For Immediate Release:
Jan. 16, 2019
Annie Wimbush, Communications Associate
annie.wimbush@senate.ga.gov
404.656.0028