ATLANTA (December 3, 2018) | The Senate Emergency Pursuits by Law Enforcement Officers Study Committee will hold a meeting on Friday, December 14, 2018, at 11:00 a.m. in the Senate Mezzanine at the State Capitol. Continue reading “Senate Emergency Pursuits by Law Enforcement Officers Study Committee to Hold Meeting”
Results from the Special Session
ATLANTA (November 28, 2018) | The Georgia General Assembly was ordered by Governor Deal to convene for a Special Legislative Session beginning on Tuesday, November 13, 2018. The purpose of the special session was to allocate money from the fiscal year 2019 amended budget to go towards relief efforts in southwest Georgia, where Hurricane Michael devastated acres of land and infrastructure. The Senate convened for a five-day special session, adjourning Sine Die on Saturday, November 17th. Continue reading “Results from the Special Session”
Sen. Larry Walker Carries Bill for Hurricane Relief
ATLANTA (November 19, 2018) | On Saturday, November 17, 2018, Sen. Larry Walker (R – Perry) carried House Bill 4EX, which will provide an income tax credit to timberland owners who lost trees due to Hurricane Michael. Sen. Walker also supported HB 1EX, the fiscal year 2019 amended budget that allocates $270 million in funds to impacted regions. Both HB 1EX and HB 4EX received unanimous approval in the Senate and were signed by Governor Nathan Deal. Continue reading “Sen. Larry Walker Carries Bill for Hurricane Relief”
Sen. Renee Unterman Announces Third Meeting of Senate Study Committee on Service Animals
ATLANTA (November 19, 2018) | Sen. Renee Unterman (R – Buford) announced that the third meeting of the Senate Study Committee on Service Animals for Physically or Mentally Impaired Persons will take place on Tuesday, November 27, 2018, at 10:00 a.m. in Room 450 of the Georgia Capitol. Continue reading “Sen. Renee Unterman Announces Third Meeting of Senate Study Committee on Service Animals”
Sen. Butch Miller Announces Special Legislative Session Accomplishments
ATLANTA (November 17, 2018) | Senate President Pro Tempore Butch Miller (R – Gainesville) announced the accomplishments of the 2018 Special Legislative Session called by Governor Nathan Deal for relief for victims of Hurricane Michael. Continue reading “Sen. Butch Miller Announces Special Legislative Session Accomplishments”