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GBAN Legislative Update- March 9, 2018
Legislative Calendar This week, the Georgia General Assembly convened Monday, Wednesday, Friday completing 32 legislative days of the 40-day session. Next week, the Georgia General Assembly will reconvene on Monday, March 12 and also work Wednesday and Thursday. Action Alert: House Resolution 993: Constitutional Amendment to create business court with statewide jurisdiction Chamber Position: SUPPORT; SCORECARD Bill Author: Representative Chuck Efstration (Dacula) HR 993 proposes an amendment…
The Chamber Connection –February 26, 2018
STATE HOUSE ANNOUNCES TRANSIT LEGISLATION Georgia Chamber and GTA back House Transportation Bill. GEORGIA CHAMBER AND GTA SUPPORT TRANSIT BILL Georgia House transit bill seeks to improve 13 metro Atlanta Counties. CHAMBER INSIGHTS The Georgia Chamber has partnered with DNR to provide a post disaster recovery resource! INVESTOR BENEFITS Learn more about how you can take advantage of our UPS shipping discount! NEW MEMBER WELCOME Learn more…
The Chamber Connection – February 9, 2018
GEORGIA CHAMBER & GLR SUPPORT HR 993 Click here to learn more about the Chamber’s efforts to establish a statewide business court. GENERAL ASSEMBLY PASSES HOUSE BILL 150 With the help of the Georgia Chamber, lawmakers extend sunset to continue GDOT program. CHAMBER INSIGHTS Ever wonder what the difference between a state and local chamber is? Find out here! INVESTOR BENEFITS Register today and learn…
The Chamber Connection – January 26, 2018
FIRST MAJOR TRADE ACTION OF 2018 Trump administration applies 30% tariffs to solar panels. CANDIDATES PRIORITIZE TRANSPORTATION Gubernatorial candidates name transportation a legislative priority. AFFILIATE UPDATE Catch up on what our affiliates have been up to lately and how to get involved. INVESTOR BENEFITS Take advantage of the exclusive benefits that come with your Chamber membership! NEW MEMBER WELCOME Learn about the company who’s dedicated to integrity,…
Urge Your State Senator to Vote “Yes” on HR 993 with NO Amendments
GEORIGA BUSINESSES NEED YOUR HELP! WHAT: House Resolution 993, sponsored by Rep. Chuck Efstration (R – Dacula), would amend the Georgia Constitution to provide for the creation of a business court with statewide jurisdiction. The goal of this legislation is to provide a dependable forum to litigants throughout Georgia for the resolution of complex business cases. BENEFIT: HR 993 will enhance predictability, increase speed, improve case management,…
GBAN Legislative Update- March 2, 2018
Legislative Calendar This week, the Georgia General Assembly convened Monday, Wednesday, and Thursday completing 29 legislative days of the 40-day session. Wednesday marked “crossover day”, the last day a bill can pass its chamber of origin in order to be considered by the other legislative body. Next week, the Georgia General Assembly will reconvene on Monday, March 5, and will also meet on Wednesday and…
GBAN Legislative Update February 23, 2018
Action Alert: House Resolution 993: Constitutional Amendment to create business court with statewide jurisdiction Chamber Position: SUPPORT Bill Author: Representative Chuck Efstration (Dacula) HR 993 proposes an amendment to the Georgia Constitution that would establish a business court with statewide jurisdiction. If enacted and approved by voters in November, this court would provide specialized resolution of complex business litigation matters. Without the passage of HR 993,…
GBAN Legislative Update – February 16, 2018
Action Alert: House Resolution 993: Constitutional Amendment to create business court with statewide jurisdiction Chamber Position: SUPPORT Bill Author: Representative Chuck Efstration (Dacula) HR 993 proposes an amendment to the Georgia Constitution that would establish a business court with statewide jurisdiction. If enacted and approved by voters in November, this court would provide specialized resolution of complex business litigation matters. Without the passage of HR 993,…
GBAN Legislative Update – February 9, 2018
Legislative Calendar This week, the Georgia General Assembly convened Monday through Thursday completing eighteen legislative days of the 40-day session.The General Assembly will reconvene on Monday, February 12, and work through Thursday. Chamber Scorecard Legislation House Resolution 993: Constitutional Amendment to create business court with statewide jurisdiction Chamber Position: SUPPORT Bill Author: Representative Chuck Efstration (Dacula) HR 993 proposes an amendment to the Georgia Constitution…
GBAN Legislative Update – February 2, 2018
GEORGIA BUSINESS ACTION NETWORK LEGISLATIVE UPDATE February 2, 2018 Legislative Calendar This week, the Georgia General Assembly convened Monday through Thursday completing fourteen legislative days of the 40-day session.The General Assembly will reconvene on Monday, February 5, and work through Thursday. Legislation of Interest This week, the Chamber’s Government Affairs Council (GAC) convened several committee meetings to vet and take positions on bills that…