DAILY REPORT Thursday
January 11, 2024
4th Legislative
Day
House Budget & Research Office (404) 656-5050
The House will reconvene for its 5th Legislative Day on Friday, January 12 at 9:00 a.m. No bills / resolutions are expected to be debated on the floor.
Today on the Floor
The Georgia House of Representatives convened at 10:00 a.m. and adopted House Resolution 779, setting the calendar for the remainder of session.
Governor Brian Kemp delivered his 2024 State of the State Address to a joint session of the General Assembly.
Committee Actions
Bills passing committees are reported to the Clerk's Office and are placed on the General Calendar.
Judiciary Committee
HB 368
Banks County; Superior Court; move from Piedmont Judicial Circuit to Mountain Judicial Circuit
Bill Summary: House Bill 368 transfers Banks County from the Piedmont Judicial Circuit to the Mountain Judicial Circuit effective November 1, 2024. Pending proceedings and litigations shall be transferred to the Mountain Judicial Circuit, and county governing authorities shall enter into intergovernmental agreements concerning costs and expenses of each judicial circuit.
Authored By: House Committee:
Rep. Chris Erwin (32nd) Judiciary
Committee Action:
01-11-2024 Do Pass by Committee Substitute
HB 456
Local government; increase term for municipal court judges from one year to two years; provisions
Bill Summary: House Bill 456 increases the term for municipal court judges from one year to two years unless the municipal charter provides for a longer term. It also outlines procedures when a municipality alleges a material breach of the terms and conditions of the judge's appointment, including providing written notice of the breach and providing 30 days for the judge to cure the alleged breach.
Authored By: House Committee:
Rep. Stan Gunter (8th) Judiciary
Committee Action:
01-11-2024 Do Pass by Committee Substitute
House of Representatives
Daily Report for January 11, 2024
Committee Meetings
Committee Meeting Schedule
This meeting schedule is up to date at the time of this report, but meeting dates and times are subject to change. To keep up with the latest schedule, please visit www.legis.ga.gov to view all upcoming events.
Friday - January 12, 2024 9:00 AM FLOOR SESSION (LD5) (House)
House Chamber
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