05.05.10
The General Assembly adjourned sine die on April 29th, ending the second year of a two-year term. Gov. Perdue has 40 days (until June 8th) to sign or veto legislation.
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04.27.10
Legislators have two session days left to finish the business. The General Assembly has passed a transportation bill and the FY 2010 amended budget and has begun the conference on the FY 2011 budget.
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04.19.10
The General Assembly has four legislative days left. The current plan is to meet 4/20, 4/21, 4/27 and end on 4/29. The budget and other major issues remain to be resolved during the final four days.
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04.05.10
The General Assembly completed “crossover day,” so most bills that did not pass one chamber are dead unless attached to other measures. The legislature will be in session Tuesday-Thursday of the week of March 29th. After that, it will adjourn until April 12th for the 34th day.
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04.05.10
The General Assembly has completed 33 days of its 40-day session. With the exception of great drama over HB 307, there was little action during the week. Few meetings are scheduled for the coming week as the legislature is in adjournment until April 12th.
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03.24.10
The General Assembly will meet for the 28th day Monday, March 22nd, and then meet Tuesday and Thursday. Bills must clear their chamber of origin by midnight Thursday if they are to pass this term unless they are attached to another eligible measure.
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03.08.10
The General Assembly will meet for the 21st day of the 40-day session on Monday, March 8th. Work continues on the budget, but it may not be resolved for some time.
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03.01.10
Joint House-Senate Appropriations subcommittees met during the week on the FY 2011 budget. The General Assembly will remain in recess until
March 8th for further work on the budget.
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02.23.10
The General Assembly is in a recess until March 8th to work on budget issues. The Senate passed its version of the FY2010 Amended Budget.
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02.15.10
The House passed its version of the FY 2010 amended budget. The General Assembly will be in session Tuesday-Thursday the week of 2/15 for the 18t – 20th legislative days.
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02.12.10
The House may vote on the 2010 amended budget within the next few days.The General Assembly will be in session Monday-Thursday the week of 2/8. After that, it will be in session Tuesday-Thursday for the rest of the month.
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02.02.10
Legislative subcommittees are examining the 2010 amended budget; new health insurance bills have been introduced; and DCH has a new Director of Public Health.
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01.25.10
The General Assembly was in recess this week for initial budget meetings. The House and Senate Appropriations committees met jointly to hear from Gov. Perdue and agency heads.
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01.19.10
The General Assembly began the second year of a 2-year term on Monday, January 11th. Gov. Perdue released his budget on Friday with proposals for deep cuts.
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06.04.09
Legislative Roundup
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04.08.09
Highlights: In sine die’n Friday night, the General Assembly left mixed results.
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03.30.09
Only 3 legislative days remain. Sine Die is set for Friday, April 3rd, but that could change. The Senate put off acting on the budget until the week of March 30th. Many key bills still hang in the balance.
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03.23.09
Only 6 legislative days remain. The House passed its version of the 2010 budget, as Gov. Perdue objects to some of the significant changes from his revised proposal. The Senate will act on the budget the week of March 23rd.
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03.16.09
Highlights: Many key bills survived “crossover day” and may yet be passed, while others will wait until next year. Governor Perdue signed the FY 2009 Amended Budget agreed to by the House and Senate. The FY 2010 budget will now move forward.
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03.06.09
Highlights: March 12th is the day by which a bill must have passed at least one chamber to be viable this year. A new Schedule shows the session final day on April 3. The House and Senate have adopted their versions of the SFY 2009 amended budget, Gov. Perdue has proposed additional cuts for SFY 2010, and several measures send mixed messages on taxes.
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03.02.09
Highlights: The General Assembly has completed 24 legislative days. The House passed its version of the FY 2009 amended budget using federal stimulus funds to alleviate some cuts.
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02.24.09
Highlights: The General Assembly has completed 21 legislative days, slightly over half of the session. Govenor Perdue has lowered revenue estimates and ordered more budget cuts. The federal stimulus funds could help restore these and other cuts.
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02.18.09
Highlights: The General Assembly has completed 18 legislative days. Congress reached agreement on a stimulus package that promises needed relief to Georgia.
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02.10.09
Highlights: The General Assembly has completed 15 legislative days and has set a new schedule for the rest of the session. President Obama signed the federal SCHIP legislation offering additional money and options for covering children under PeachCare.
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02.02.09
Highlights: The General Assembly has completed 10 days of its 40 day session. Budget subcommittees have begun their reviews of agency proposals and may begin holding public hearings as early as the week of February 2.
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01.26.09
Highlights: The General Assembly was in recess for Dr. King’s Birthday and President Obama’s inauguration, then held hearings on agency budgets. It reconvenes on Monday, January 26th.
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01.20.09
Highlights: The General Assembly convened on January 12th. Gov. Perdue offered budget proposals that reflect the harsh economic conditions. Legislators will question agencies about their budgets the week of 1/19/09.
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