ATLANTA (May 14, 2021) | On Monday, May 10, 2021, Gov. Brian Kemp completed the signing of bills for the 2021 Legislative Session. Of the ones related to Georgia’s agriculture industry, seven of which went through the Senate Agriculture and Consumer Affairs Committee and one was sponsored by Sen. Larry Walker (R – Perry), Chairman of the Committee.
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ATLANTA (April 30, 2021) | On April 22, 2021, Sen. Larry Walker (R – Perry) and members of the Georgia Joint Defense Commission convened for their meeting at Clay National Guard Center in Marietta, Georgia. The agenda included discussions on Army issues and priorities, legislative updates from the 2021 session and briefings on three of Georgia’s bases: Fort Benning, Fort Gordon and Fort Stewart.
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By: Sen. Larry Walker (R – Perry)
Going until midnight on March 31st, the Senate has adjourned the 2021 Legislative Session Sine Die and our time at the Gold Dome has come to a pause. While this session was unlike many others for a number of reasons, namely COVID protocols aimed at protecting members, staffers and constituents, our work remained the same. During our 40 legislative days, we have been working around the clock to ensure we are reflecting your best interests. I am honored to have been able to serve you and I promise to continue doing so during the interim from both the Capitol and in the District.
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By: Sen. Larry Walker (R – Perry)
With Day 38 complete, the 2021 Legislative Session is nearly behind us and the work we have been able to accomplish in this week alone has been a remarkable reflection of our ability to work together in service to the great state of Georgia. One of our largest accomplishments has been the Senate’s passage of House Bill 81, the Fiscal Year 2022 (FY22) budget, which is in its final stages of deliberation. While the only required constitutional obligation of this body, we’ve sworn to represent the very best interests of our constituents and many of the bills we passed this week aim to improve your lives.
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By: Sen. Larry Walker (R – Perry)
Our time here is seeming to go by in the blink of an eye and although we are less than two weeks away from our final day, we’re continuing to work hard to serve the great people of this state. Our days in Chamber, voting on legislation, have slowed down since last speaking with you, but much of those energies have been redirected to committee meetings. Each one of the bills we have still standing play a critical role in your lives and we are continuing to listen to you to understand your priorities in our remaining time left. As the Senate nears the end of the legislative session, we’re rapidly working to make sure our promises to you are accomplished by Sine Die.
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