ATLANTA (January 10, 2017) | Sen. Burt Jones (R – Jackson) was appointed by the Senate Committee on Assignments to serve as chair of the Senate Insurance and Labor Committee. He will also be a member of the Senate Banking and Financial Institutions, Higher Education and Transportation Committees for the 2017 Legislative Session.
“I am grateful to my colleagues for this appointment,” said Sen. Jones. “I look forward to working with other committee members to properly vet and review legislation. We will work hard to pass legislation that benefits the lives of all Georgians.”
“Sen. Jones 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 Insurance and Labor Committee and am confident Sen. Jones 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
Ines.owens@senate.ga.gov
404.656.0028