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March 7, 2022

Capitol Recap: Week 8

By: Sen. Larry Walker (R – Perry)

Last week marked our busiest yet, as our votes on the Senate floor and work in our committee meetings has accelerated in anticipation of Crossover Day, which will fall on March 15. Though this week brought with it long debates and passionate discussions, the result was successful passage of several bills that strengthen our Second Amendment rights, protect the health and safety of pregnant mothers and loosen long overdue restrictions when it comes to the use of masks by our students in schools. Additionally, the Senate passed our version of the amended budget for 2022, which is the first part of our yearly, and only session obligation required by the Georgia Constitution. We will soon begin sub-committee meetings on the Fiscal Year 2023 budget.

March 1, 2022

Capitol Recap: Week 7

By: Sen. Larry Walker (R – Perry)

With two more legislative days under our belts, we have now officially hit the halfway point of the 2022 Legislative Session. To this point, the Senate has been exceedingly productive, having passed a total 45 Senate Bills and Resolutions throughout our first 20 days of business. This week, in particular, the Senate advanced measures that provide additional tools to be utilized by our 911 communications officers and a bill to grant parents more oversight in the education of their children.

February 21, 2022

Capitol Recap: Week 6

By: Sen. Larry Walker (R – Perry)

With Thursday’s adjournment signifying the end of our 18th legislative day, we are quickly approaching the halfway point of the 2022 Legislative Session. This week, a total of fifteen bills and resolutions passed on the Senate Floor, many of which carried bipartisan support. Now that the budget is in the Senate’s hands, that, too, has become one of the key fixtures of our work this week.

February 8, 2022

An Update from the Gold Dome: Week Four

By: Sen. Frank Ginn (R – Danielsville)

As we wrapped up week three under the Gold Dome, the legislature is operating at full steam ahead to improve the lives of our Georgia citizens. In week three, the Senate passed a number of bills as well as held numerous committee meetings. I would also like to provide you with an update on a few bills that passed through the Senate.

February 7, 2022

DUGAN: An Update from the Capitol

By: Sen. Mike Dugan (R – Carrollton)

We have continued to work on legislative and budgetary priorities the past few weeks. The most significant event occurred when I, along with other members of the Majority Caucus, outlined our legislative priorities for the 2022 session. The four concepts covered by these bills represent areas that in which all Georgians should have a vested interest, covering issues including workforce development, public safety, education and data security. We believe these proposals are not only needed, but will only improve quality of life for all Georgians.