ATLANTA (January 10, 2017) | Sen. Ben Watson (R – Savannah) was recently appointed to serve on several influential committees for the 2017 Legislative Session by the Senate Committee on Assignments.
“I look forward to serving the state of Georgia and District 1 for another session, and I’m excited for the opportunity this responsibility provides me,” said Sen. Watson. “I am eager to get to work on legislation that will positively impact the lives of Georgians.”
Sen. Watson will serve as chairman of the Reapportionment and Redistricting Committee and as a member of the Appropriations, Ethics, Health and Human Services, and Transportations committees.
“Sen. Watson has distinguished himself as a leader in the Senate, someone who is committed to advancing the interests of every Georgia citizen,” said Lt. Governor Casey Cagle. “I look forward to his work as chair of the Reapportionment and Redistricting Committee and am confident Sen. Watson will bring a great deal of insight to the legislation that comes before his committee.”
“The Georgia Senate is composed of individuals with a breadth of talent and experience,” said President Pro Tem David Shafer (R-Duluth). “I believe our new committee chairs and members have the right expertise to address critical issues. I look forward to working with my colleagues to ensure that Georgia’s priorities are the Senate’s priorities.”
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 154th Georgia General Assembly convened on January 9, 2017 at the Georgia State Capitol.
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For Immediate Release:
January 10, 2017
For Information Contact:
Ines Owens, Acting Director
Elisabeth Fletcher, Communications Associate
elisabeth.fletcher@senate.ga.gov
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