Weekly Legislative Update – Week 3

Legislation Stalls during Snow Storm Shortened Week

Fewer than a dozen general bills were considered by both the House and Senate last week with little or no debate.  Even though the legislature didn’t meet Wednesday or Thursday, both days were counted toward the 40 day legislative session.  Approximately 20 bills are eligible for a vote in both legislative bodies.  During the coming week, subcommittees and committees will be meeting frequently in a rush to get bills onto the floor for consideration.

Editorial on Four RBC Water Education Symposiums in January Georgia Trend Magazine

An editorial by Ben Young, the co-editor and publisher of Georgia Trend magazine shares some of the discussions and outcomes of the four Water Education Symposiums held throughout the metro Atlanta region.  The symposiums were held in coordination with the Metropolitan North Georgia Water Planning District, the Georgia Association of Water Professionals, the Gwinnett Environmental and Heritage Center and the University of Georgia College of Environment and Design.

The RBC and its member Chambers continue to take a lead in advocating for regionally coordinated public policy making and economic development in the metro Atlanta region.  The editorial on the RBC’s Water Education Symposiums can be found by linking to http://www.georgiatrend.com/January-2014/Sustainable-Georgia-Water-Watch/

Twenty six Legislative Days Remain in 2014 Legislative Session

The legislature has completed fourteen legislative days of the 40 day legislative session.  The legislature will be in session all five days this week.

As of Friday, House Bill 891 and House Resolution 1213 were introduced.  In the Senate, Senate Bill 335 and Senate Resolution 827 were introduced.

Have a great week.

For detailed information on specific legislation visit:   www.legis.ga.gov/Legislation/en-US/Search.aspx