With many legislators rushing to appointments in Indianapolis, the first day of the 2022 Georgia Legislative Session concluded as quickly as it began–but not before Glory, Glory rang through the hallways as jarringly as the voting bells. The Georgia Constitution (which requires the General Assembly convene on the second Monday of January) was indeed the only reason Representatives and Senators convened yesterday; it was clear that most hearts (and some bodies) were already at Lucas Oil Stadium where the Georgia Bulldogs will contest the Alabama Crimson Tide for the National Championship tonight.
The chambers gaveled in, set a schedule for the first seven legislative days, and then called it a day. Not much else to see under the Gold Dome today, so not much to see in the #GoldDomeReport, either. Read on for the legislative schedule, then get back to the last taste of college football until August. Have no fear, though–we will be back on Wednesday.
In this Report:
- Legislature Sets Schedule through Legislative Day 7
- New Legislation
- What’s Next
Legislature Sets Schedule through Legislative Day 7
During its brief convening today, the General Assembly made quick work approving an adjournment resolution setting its schedule through Legislative Day 7. The schedule is as follows:
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Tuesday, January 11
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In Adjournment
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Wednesday, January 12
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Legislative Day 2
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Thursday, January 13
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Legislative Day 3
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Friday, January 14
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Legislative Day 4
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Monday, January 17-Friday, January 21
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In Adjournment – Budget Hearings
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Monday, January 24
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Legislative Day 5
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Tuesday, January 25
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Legislative Day 6
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Wednesday, January 26
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Legislative Day 7
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New Legislation
The following legislation of interest has been prefiled in the House:
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| H.B.856 |
General Assembly; establishment of the Legislative Commission on the Disparate Impact of COVID-19; provide |
GA Rep. Kim Schofield (D-GA-060) |
https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/60979 |
| H.B.858 |
Innocent Georgian Process Improvement Act; enact |
GA Rep. Sandra Scott (D-GA-076) |
https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/61026 |
| H.B.867 |
Truth in Prescription Pricing for Patients Act; enact |
GA Rep. Mark Newton (R-GA-123) |
https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/61050 |
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The following legislation of interest has been prefiled in the Senate:
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What’s Next
The General Assembly will be in adjournment Tuesday, January 11, and will return for Legislative Day 2 on Wednesday, January 12, at 11 a.m.
