PERRY, Ga. (August 7, 2013) – Sen. John Wilkinson (R-Toccoa) and Rep. Tom McCall co-hosted the Joint Agriculture Chairman Ag Issues Summit in Perry on August 6th. Continue reading “Sen. John Wilkinson Co-Hosts Joint Agriculture Chairman Ag Issues Summit”
Joint Agriculture Committee Members Meet with Newly Appointed UGA President Jere Morehead
ATHENS, Ga. (June 25, 2013) – Senate Agriculture Chairman John Wilkinson (R-Toccoa) joined members of the Senate and House Agriculture Committee to meet newly appointed President of The University of Georgia (UGA), Jere Morehead, on Monday, June 24. Morehead was previously the Senior Vice President for Academic Affairs and Provost at UGA and will replace retiring UGA President Dr. Michael Adams beginning Monday, July 1. Continue reading “Joint Agriculture Committee Members Meet with Newly Appointed UGA President Jere Morehead”
Sen. Wilkinson and other Georgia Legislators Discuss Lake Levels with South Carolina Lawmakers
ATLANTA (May 3, 2013) – Sen. John Wilkinson (R-Toccoa) joined with the Savannah River Caucus, a group of Georgia lawmakers whose districts fall along the Savannah River Water Basin, in a bi-state meeting with their counterparts in South Carolina to discuss water management on April 16th. Continue reading “Sen. Wilkinson and other Georgia Legislators Discuss Lake Levels with South Carolina Lawmakers”
Senate Approves Agricultural Commodity Commission for Beef
ATLANTA (February 14, 2013) – The State Senate passed Senate Bill 97 to create the Agricultural Commodity Commission for Beef, sponsored by Sen. John Wilkinson (R-Toccoa), with a vote of 47-0.
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Sen. Wilkinson Named Chairman of Agriculture and Consumer Affairs Committee
ATLANTA (January 15, 2013) – Sen. John Wilkinson (R-Toccoa) has been named Chairman of the Senate Agriculture and Consumer Affairs Committee for the 2013- 2014 term by the Senate Committee on Assignments.
“I look forward to working with my colleagues to cultivate legislation that will benefit our land and waters,” said Sen. Wilkinson. “My top priority is to enrich the soil in Georgia to be a fertile land for its citizens.”
The Agriculture and Consumer Affairs Committee addresses issues such as agricultural land use, commodities, commissions, fairs and expositions, marketing law, pest management, and pesticides.
Sen. Wilkinson has also been selected as Vice Chairman of the Education and Youth Committee and a member of the Appropriations and Government Oversight 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 Wilkinson, 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.
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January 15, 2013
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