Georgia Legislative Watch

The legislature some back in session tomorrow at 10am for Day 19. Both chambers are active today with committee meetings (House/Senate).

Tomorrow’s calender for both chambers are already online. The House will have a busy day, while the Senate only has three bills to deal with.

In the meantime, here are some stories from around the state.

- Legislators keep quiet on state’s stimulus bill
Walter Jones, Morris News Service via Athens Banner-Herald

- Tax relief plan to be announced
Walter Jones, Morris News Service via Augusta Chronicle

- Lawmakers try to reform tax valuations
D.L. Bennett, Atlanta Journal-Constitution

- Legislation would help track meth makers
Todd South, Chattanooga Times Free Press

- Legislative Briefing
Joe Earle, Atlanta Journal-Constitution

- Harbin remains popular in House
Walter Jones, Morris News Service via Augusta Chronicle

- Plan guts transportation board
Ariel Hart, Atlanta Journal-Constitution

- Perdue on secret mission to remake dysfunctional Georgia DOT
Jim Galloway, Atlanta Journal-Constitution

- Education bills met with criticism
Chloé Morrison, Chattanooga Times Free Press

- Bills would give students options
Laura Diamond, Atlanta Journal-Constitution

- Concerns fly over Georgia Power fee bill
Jim Galloway, Atlanta Journal-Constitution

- Debate over two reactors not new
Walter Jones, Augusta Chronicle

- Kingston may mull run for governor
Jess Davis, The Brunswick News

- Bill would exempt state agencies from storm-water fees
Travis Fain, Macon Telegraph

- Tougher cockfighting laws sought by Bryant
Walter Jones, Savannah Morning News