After a two week recess, the Georgia General Assembly reconvenes on Monday, March 8 for the 21st Legislative Day of the 2010 session. Join Lawmakers when we return Monday night at 7 PM for all the latest from under the gold dome. Governor Sonny Perdue is expected to release the complete February revenue figures and those numbers will be crucial as the legislature continues to work on the FY 2010 Amended Budget and the FY 2011 General Budget.
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Showing posts with label amended budget. Show all posts
Showing posts with label amended budget. Show all posts
Friday, March 5, 2010
Thursday, February 18, 2010
Day 20- February 18, 2010
Tonight on Lawmakers, amid worries of falling State revenues, the Senate passes their version of the FY 2010 Amended Budget; the House and Senate agree to take a two week recess to continue to work on both budgets- the FY 2010 Amended and FY 2011 General; a coalition of legislators who think Georgia’s working families are being overlooked in the budget process speak out; and it’s the end of another legislative week- that means it’s time to check in with Tom Crawford of The Georgia Report.
Tuesday, February 16, 2010
Day 18- February 16, 2010
Tonight on Lawmakers, the 2010 Amended Budget passes the Senate Appropriations Committee; Legislation that could bring more federal stimulus dollars to the State passes the House Transportation Committee; our leadership series of interviews continues with House Majority Leader Jerry Keen; and a bill that would provide oversight to the Georgia Lottery Corporation passes the Senate Higher Education Committee.
Thursday, February 11, 2010
Lawmakers Returns Tuesday, February 16
Lawmakers will not be seen Friday, Saturday, Sunday or Monday because the Georgia General Assembly will be in recess. We'll return with all the latest from under the gold dome on Tuesday, February 16 for Legislative Day 18.
Coming up next week, we'll have an in-depth budget interview on Wednesday,
February 17 with Alan Essig (pictured left) of the Georgia Budget and Policy Institute and Kelly McCutchen of the Georgia Public Policy Foundation. Lawmakers' Susan Hoffman will be sitting down with these two budget thought leaders to get their take on the FY 2010 Amended Budget which passed the House on February 11 as well as the FY 2011 General Budget which is currently under consideration in the House Appropriations Committee. That interview will be a part of the Lawmakers broadcast at 7 PM on Wednesday, February 17.
On Thursday, February 18, Georgia Supreme Court Chief Justice Carol W. Hunstein (pictured right) will deliver her first State of the Judiciary Address to a special joint ses
sion of the House of Representatives and the Senate at 11 AM. Justice Hunstein was appointed to the Supreme Court in November 1992 by then Governor Zell Miller. She is the second woman in history to serve as a permanent member of the Court. It is expected that her remarks will address the current budget situation in Georgia's courts. GPB will broadcast LIVE the State of the Judiciary address on GPB Knowledge. GPB Knowledge is available to most cable customers and those with digital television receivers at point 3 of your local GPB transmitter. For example, 20.3 in Augusta or 8.3 in Atlanta. The State of the Judiciary: A Lawmakers Special Edition will also be streamed live online at www.gpb.org.
Tuesday, February 16.. . . . . . . in session for legislative day 18
Wednesday, February 17. . . . . in session for legislative day 19
Thursday, February 18. . . . . . .in session for legislative day 20
Friday, February 19 through Monday, February 22. . . . in adjournment
Tuesday, February 23.. . . . . . . in session for legislative day 21
Wednesday, February 24. . . . . in session for legislative day 22
Thursday, February 25 . . . . . . in session for legislative day 23
Friday, February 26 through Monday, March 1. . . . . . . in adjournment
Tuesday, March 2. . . . . . . . . . . .in session for legislative day 24
We hope you'll tune in when Lawmakers returns on Tuesday!
Coming up next week, we'll have an in-depth budget interview on Wednesday,
February 17 with Alan Essig (pictured left) of the Georgia Budget and Policy Institute and Kelly McCutchen of the Georgia Public Policy Foundation. Lawmakers' Susan Hoffman will be sitting down with these two budget thought leaders to get their take on the FY 2010 Amended Budget which passed the House on February 11 as well as the FY 2011 General Budget which is currently under consideration in the House Appropriations Committee. That interview will be a part of the Lawmakers broadcast at 7 PM on Wednesday, February 17.On Thursday, February 18, Georgia Supreme Court Chief Justice Carol W. Hunstein (pictured right) will deliver her first State of the Judiciary Address to a special joint ses
sion of the House of Representatives and the Senate at 11 AM. Justice Hunstein was appointed to the Supreme Court in November 1992 by then Governor Zell Miller. She is the second woman in history to serve as a permanent member of the Court. It is expected that her remarks will address the current budget situation in Georgia's courts. GPB will broadcast LIVE the State of the Judiciary address on GPB Knowledge. GPB Knowledge is available to most cable customers and those with digital television receivers at point 3 of your local GPB transmitter. For example, 20.3 in Augusta or 8.3 in Atlanta. The State of the Judiciary: A Lawmakers Special Edition will also be streamed live online at www.gpb.org.As a reminder, here's the schedule of the legislature as established in House Resolution 1262:
Friday, February 12 through Monday, February 15. . . . in adjournmentTuesday, February 16.. . . . . . . in session for legislative day 18
Wednesday, February 17. . . . . in session for legislative day 19
Thursday, February 18. . . . . . .in session for legislative day 20
Friday, February 19 through Monday, February 22. . . . in adjournment
Tuesday, February 23.. . . . . . . in session for legislative day 21
Wednesday, February 24. . . . . in session for legislative day 22
Thursday, February 25 . . . . . . in session for legislative day 23
Friday, February 26 through Monday, March 1. . . . . . . in adjournment
Tuesday, March 2. . . . . . . . . . . .in session for legislative day 24
We hope you'll tune in when Lawmakers returns on Tuesday!
Day 17- February 11, 2010
Tonight on Lawmakers, the 2010 Amended Budget passes the House; Governor Sonny Perdue, Lt. Governor Casey Cagle and House Speaker David Ralston present a unified transportation plan calling for voters to decide on sales tax increases in the State’s 12 transportation regions; our leadership series of interviews continues with Senate Democratic Leader Robert Brown; and it’s the end of another legislative week- that means it’s time to check in with Tom Crawford of the Georgia Report.
Wednesday, February 10, 2010
Day 16- February 10, 2010
Tonight on Lawmakers, the 2010 Amended Budget passes the House Appropriations Committee, reflecting a 6.2% decrease in state revenue from 2009 projections—over $1 billion; the office of the Secretary of State comes under fire over furlough days; the Senate authorizes the State Department of Transportation to adopt a design–build method, which could bring in additional federal stimulus dollars; and First Lady Mary Perdue visits patients at Children's Healthcare of Atlanta at Scottish Rite.
Tuesday, March 10, 2009
Day 29- March 10, 2009
Tonight on Lawmakers, the House and Senate agree to the Conference Committee Report on the FY 09 amended budget, the House takes aim at increasing the regulation of food processing plants on a local level, the House votes to eliminate the universal access fee to fund rural telephone service but fails to give passage to a measure that would prevent pharmacists from prescribing some generics, the Senate approves measures that would protect borrowers from subprime loans and require that every drivers’ license exam administered in Georgia be given in English only; and our leadership series of interviews continues with Senate Democratic Whip David Adelman.
House and Senate Conferees came to an agreement on the $18.9 billion amended 09 budget today. House Bill 118 includes state government spending reductions of almost $2 billion, but protects the $428 million Homeowners’ Tax Relief Grants. The plan also cuts State legislative office budgets by 8%. Federal stimulus funds have cushioned to blow of deeper budget cuts.
Senate Bill 57 passed the Senate today. The Georgia Fair Lending Act aims to protect borrowers from subprime home loans. The legislation defines what a subprime loan is and defines the role of a mortgage broker. According to the bill, creditors can’t offer loans without “reasonably and in good faith” believing that the borrower can afford it. Lawmakers’ Brittany Evans reports.
A bill that changes the way that food processing plants are regulated passed the House today. House Bill 381 was proposed as a preventative measure following the recent salmonella outbreak at a peanut processing plant in Blakely, Georgia. The legislation revises certain provisions of the Georgia Food Act to increase local regulation. Lawmakers’ Evan Seitz has more.
Legislation calling for the reinstatement of the 4% sales tax on groceries could come to the House floor for a vote on Thursday, but it is more likely dead for the session. House Bill 67, sponsored by Representative Chuck Sims, received a do pass by committee substitute from the House Ways and Means Committee last week.
A measure to prohibit the administration of drivers’ license exams in any language other than English also passed the Senate today. Senate Bill 67 also known as the “English Only” bill would not only limit the test to the English language but it would also limit the tie frame for which a temporary license exam can be taken in any other language. Lawmakers’ Minoo Hosseini has more.
Our leadership series of interviews continues with Senate Democratic Whip, Senator David Adelman. Lawmakers’ David Zelski had a chance to talk with Senator Adelman this afternoon to discuss the State’s budget and and pending legislation as the General Assembly approaches teh crossover day- Day 30.
All that and more tonight on Lawmakers at 7 PM.
Lawmakers repeats on GPB Radio at 8 PM tonight and tomorrow morning on GPB television at 5:30 AM. You can also watch a repeat of Lawmakers tomorrow morning on GPB Knowledge at 7 AM. GPB Knowledge is available to those with digital television receivers at .3 of your local GPB transmitter, for example 20.3 in Augusta, or 8.3 in Atlanta.
House and Senate Conferees came to an agreement on the $18.9 billion amended 09 budget today. House Bill 118 includes state government spending reductions of almost $2 billion, but protects the $428 million Homeowners’ Tax Relief Grants. The plan also cuts State legislative office budgets by 8%. Federal stimulus funds have cushioned to blow of deeper budget cuts.
Senate Bill 57 passed the Senate today. The Georgia Fair Lending Act aims to protect borrowers from subprime home loans. The legislation defines what a subprime loan is and defines the role of a mortgage broker. According to the bill, creditors can’t offer loans without “reasonably and in good faith” believing that the borrower can afford it. Lawmakers’ Brittany Evans reports.
A bill that changes the way that food processing plants are regulated passed the House today. House Bill 381 was proposed as a preventative measure following the recent salmonella outbreak at a peanut processing plant in Blakely, Georgia. The legislation revises certain provisions of the Georgia Food Act to increase local regulation. Lawmakers’ Evan Seitz has more.
Legislation calling for the reinstatement of the 4% sales tax on groceries could come to the House floor for a vote on Thursday, but it is more likely dead for the session. House Bill 67, sponsored by Representative Chuck Sims, received a do pass by committee substitute from the House Ways and Means Committee last week.
A measure to prohibit the administration of drivers’ license exams in any language other than English also passed the Senate today. Senate Bill 67 also known as the “English Only” bill would not only limit the test to the English language but it would also limit the tie frame for which a temporary license exam can be taken in any other language. Lawmakers’ Minoo Hosseini has more.
Our leadership series of interviews continues with Senate Democratic Whip, Senator David Adelman. Lawmakers’ David Zelski had a chance to talk with Senator Adelman this afternoon to discuss the State’s budget and and pending legislation as the General Assembly approaches teh crossover day- Day 30.
All that and more tonight on Lawmakers at 7 PM.
Lawmakers repeats on GPB Radio at 8 PM tonight and tomorrow morning on GPB television at 5:30 AM. You can also watch a repeat of Lawmakers tomorrow morning on GPB Knowledge at 7 AM. GPB Knowledge is available to those with digital television receivers at .3 of your local GPB transmitter, for example 20.3 in Augusta, or 8.3 in Atlanta.
Day 28- March 9, 2009
Tonight on Lawmakers, the House passes a controversial measure to increase fines on super speeders, a Senate committee votes to ban embryonic stem cell research in Georgia, opponents and proponents speak out; the $18.9 billion 2009 amended budget heads to conference committee, the Senate approves Governor-Perdue backed legislation to waive liability for landowners willing to open their property for agri-tourism purposes and the House adopts legislation aimed at building Georgia’s workforce for high demand, high skill and high paying jobs.
Legislation backed by Governor Sonny Perdue that would tack an additional fine to speeding tickets passed by a wide margin in the House today. However, the so-called “Super Speeder” bill had its detractors. House Bill 160, sponsored by Representative Jim Cole would add $200 to the cost of a speeding ticket where the offender is caught driving 85 MPH or more on the State’s highways. On a two lane road, the excessive speed threshold is 75 MPH or more. Lawmakers’ Valarie Edwards has the details.
Conferees have been appointed to hammer out the differences in House Bill 118, the Supplemental Appropriations Act for fiscal year 2009. The midyear amended budget totals $18.9 billion. The House conferees are Appropriations Chair Ben Harbin, Majority Leader Jerry Keen and Speaker Pro Tem Mark Burkhalter. Senate conferees are Appropriations Chair Jack Hill, Majority Leader Chip Rogers and President Pro Tem Tommie Williams.
A bill that would prohibit creating new embryos for stem cell research received a do pass recommendation by substitute from the Senate Health and Human Services Committee today. Senate Bill 169, sponsored by Senator Ralph Hudgens, was originally touted as the “Octomom Bill” that would limit the number of embryos that could be implanted through in-vitro fertilization. Over the weekend, the entire intent of the bill changed. Lawmakers’ Brittany Evans reports.
Legislation aimed at improving graduation rates and the preparation of Georgia’s workforce passed the House today. House Bill 400, the Building Resourceful Individuals to Develop Georgia’s Economy, or BRIDGE, Act is sponsored by Representative Fran Millar. The bill would provide for focused studies in certain fields so that high school students can graduate prepared for the job force or post secondary careers. Lawmakers’ Minoo Hosseini has more.
Governor Perdue-backed legislation that would waive liability for landowners willing to open their property to agri-tourism passed the Senate today. Senate Bill 75, the Landowners Protection Act, is sponsored by Senator Bill Heath. The initiative was first introduced last year, but supporters hope that it successfully pass both chambers this year. Lawmakers’ Emily Banks reports.
All that and more tonight on Lawmakers at 7 PM.
Lawmakers repeats on GPB Radio at 8 PM tonight and tomorrow morning on GPB television at 5:30 AM. You can also watch a repeat of Lawmakers tomorrow morning on GPB Knowledge at 7 AM. GPB Knowledge is available to those with digital television receivers at .3 of your local GPB transmitter, for example 20.3 in Augusta, or 8.3 in Atlanta.
Legislation backed by Governor Sonny Perdue that would tack an additional fine to speeding tickets passed by a wide margin in the House today. However, the so-called “Super Speeder” bill had its detractors. House Bill 160, sponsored by Representative Jim Cole would add $200 to the cost of a speeding ticket where the offender is caught driving 85 MPH or more on the State’s highways. On a two lane road, the excessive speed threshold is 75 MPH or more. Lawmakers’ Valarie Edwards has the details.
Conferees have been appointed to hammer out the differences in House Bill 118, the Supplemental Appropriations Act for fiscal year 2009. The midyear amended budget totals $18.9 billion. The House conferees are Appropriations Chair Ben Harbin, Majority Leader Jerry Keen and Speaker Pro Tem Mark Burkhalter. Senate conferees are Appropriations Chair Jack Hill, Majority Leader Chip Rogers and President Pro Tem Tommie Williams.
A bill that would prohibit creating new embryos for stem cell research received a do pass recommendation by substitute from the Senate Health and Human Services Committee today. Senate Bill 169, sponsored by Senator Ralph Hudgens, was originally touted as the “Octomom Bill” that would limit the number of embryos that could be implanted through in-vitro fertilization. Over the weekend, the entire intent of the bill changed. Lawmakers’ Brittany Evans reports.
Legislation aimed at improving graduation rates and the preparation of Georgia’s workforce passed the House today. House Bill 400, the Building Resourceful Individuals to Develop Georgia’s Economy, or BRIDGE, Act is sponsored by Representative Fran Millar. The bill would provide for focused studies in certain fields so that high school students can graduate prepared for the job force or post secondary careers. Lawmakers’ Minoo Hosseini has more.
Governor Perdue-backed legislation that would waive liability for landowners willing to open their property to agri-tourism passed the Senate today. Senate Bill 75, the Landowners Protection Act, is sponsored by Senator Bill Heath. The initiative was first introduced last year, but supporters hope that it successfully pass both chambers this year. Lawmakers’ Emily Banks reports.
All that and more tonight on Lawmakers at 7 PM.
Lawmakers repeats on GPB Radio at 8 PM tonight and tomorrow morning on GPB television at 5:30 AM. You can also watch a repeat of Lawmakers tomorrow morning on GPB Knowledge at 7 AM. GPB Knowledge is available to those with digital television receivers at .3 of your local GPB transmitter, for example 20.3 in Augusta, or 8.3 in Atlanta.
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