Georgia General Assembly Passes Bills on Education, Retirement, and Economic Development
Various committees of the Georgia General Assembly came together to discuss a number of different bills. Committees of both the House and Senate convened to address issues important to Georgians.
First, the Senate Economic Development and Tourism Committee convened to discuss the entertainment industry. House bill (HB) 14 was the only bill on their agenda and it passed unanimously to the Rules Committee.
HB 14 focuses on films and music. Its notable purpose is to make Georgia a hub that accommodates music production. The bill is meant to strengthen Georgia as a prime location for production and entertainment.
Second, the House Retirement Committee convened to discuss investment. Senate bill (SB) 23 was the only bill on the agenda and it passed to the Rules Committee unanimously.
This bill raises the limit of the total percentage of funds that the Employees' Retirement System of Georgia may invest in alternative investments. The limit would be raised from 5% to 10%.
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School Camera Debate Heats Up
The heated debate over school zone speed cameras has reached a boiling point at the Gold Dome, highlighted by an unusual 6 a.m. hearing last week before the Senate Public Safety subcommittee of First Responders and intensifying into fervent behind-the-scenes discussions.
While gutting the program entirely seems unlikely, It appears as if at the heart of this debate is determining what hours these cameras can operate. Opponents argue for limiting their use to just drop-off and pick-up times, while supporters’ reference GDOT data that shows the highest incidence of accidents occurs during midday hours.
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