Subject: 2006 Georgia Legislative Session
"Quality People Providing Quality Service"
Good Morning,
This Monday, the 2006 Georgia General Assembly will convene in Atlanta. The
session will last no more than 40 legislative days, and should conclude by late
March or early April. Leaders are indicating that, like last year, they will
conclude prior to the 40 allowable days.
Given that the elected officials cannot raise campaign funds during the
legislative session, one would anticipate the 2006 session to be short and
without much legislation. So far, legislation is likely in the following
areas: eminent domain/ inverse condemnation, immigration, sexual predator
laws, and?energy needs.
The leadership of the General Assembly remains the same for the coming session
with the exception of Senator Bill Stephens stepping down as the Majority
Leader of the Senate in order to focus on his bid for the Office of the
Secretary of State. Senator Tommie Williams was elected by his peers to fill
the position of Majority Leader.
Since the conclusion of the 2005 session, study committees and full committees
met in preparation of the coming session. Notable meetings surrounded:
predatory lending/ car title loans, regulation of emerging communication
technologies, high risk health insurance pools, and shoring up natural gas
supplies.
We will email you each day with any newly introduced legislation which may be
of interest to you. Please review said legislation and let us know if you have
any questions or concerns. In addition, we will be sending out weekly
narrative reports and tracking sheets. Should there be any critical events, we
will update you accordingly.
Do not hesitate to contact us via cell phone or in the office if you need
anything during the legislative session. Our contact information can be found
below:
Sheila Humberstone:
Work: 404-879-6502
Cell: 404-313-1916
Stephanie Carter:
Work: 404-879-6509
Cell: 404-313-1917
We have two new session employees who you may be hearing from throughout the
session:
Joshua Biles
Work: 404-885-2711
Cell: 404-932-2908
And
Thomas Bush
Work: 404-885-3666
Cell: 404-402-4410
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