Ralston introduces Hawks rule change
Andre Walker reports that Speaker David Ralston has introduced a rules change (HR 1168) that would eliminate the Hawks system, which I believe would take a 2/3 vote of the House to pass.
Archive for the 'Rules' Category
Ehrhart removed as Chairman of House Rules
We had gotten this new last night, but because of the sensitivity of the news, we thought it best to hold off until Speaker David Ralston released the list of chairman.
That is no longer necessary because Rep. Earl Ehrhart has confirmed to the AJC that he is no longer chairman of the House Rules [...]
House tinkering with SB 13
SB 13, which would make a life without parole sentence easier to seek in murder cases, is facing some trouble in the House:
A bill that would allow prosecutors more options in imposing life-without-parole sentences is in jeopardy because some want to make amendments.
The state House was set to take up a Senate bil that would [...]
Resolution filed to discipline Senators with tax issues
In response to a report about legislators who owe back taxes, Sen. Eric Johnson has filed a resolution to hold members of the Senate accountable:
Sen. Eric Johnson (R-Savannah), chairman of the Senate Ethics Committee, announced he will propose a change to the Senate Rules on Tuesday that will require all Senators to be current on [...]
SB76 – Assignment, Committee on; powers, duties; change provisions; transfer of power
SB76 – Assignment, Committee on; powers, duties; change provisions; transfer of power
Sponsored by: Johnson,Eric 1st
A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Titles 10, 15, 17, 20, 21, 31, 33, 45, and 49 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating respectively to commerce and trade, courts, criminal procedure, education, elections, [...]
HB98 – General Assembly; certain committees; change references
HB98 – General Assembly; certain committees; change references
Sponsored by: Fleming,Barry 117th
A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend the Official Code of Georgia Annotated so as to change references to certain committees of the Georgia Senate and House of Representatives in the Official Code of Georgia Annotated to conform such references [...]
SR8 – Senate Officials, Employees and Committees
SR8 – Senate Officials, Employees and Committees
Sponsored by: Johnson,Eric 1st
A RESOLUTION relative to officials, employees, and committees in the Senate; and for other purposes.
HR9 – House; relative to officials, employees, and committees
HR9 – House; relative to officials, employees, and committees
Sponsored by: Keen,Jerry 179th
A RESOLUTION relative to officials, employees, and committees in the House of Representatives; and for other purposes.