ORS Quarterly

We’re more than halfway through the legislative session with days 18-21 down, and only two weeks until Crossover Day when bills (theoretically) must pass the chamber they originated in. If legislation doesn’t make it to the finish line this year, there’s still a chance of passage during the second half of the biennial next year. Data centers enable almost everything we do, but their rapidly growing demand brings complex and consequential infrastructure, resource, and land use predicaments for state and local governments.

Legislative days 14-17 are behind us, kicked off with a late Monday night hearing on Gov. Kemp’s litigation overhaul. Keep on the Sonny side. The Senate passed a resolution naming the new and yet-to-be-built legislative office complex the "Sonny Perdue Legislative Center.” Situational awareness: Former Chief of Staff for Gov. Nathan Deal, Chris Riley will serve temporarily as Chief of Staff for Speaker Jon Burns in place of Terry England, who is on medical leave after suffering from an accident on his farm.

With legislative days 10-13 down, it’s officially that time when there’s at least three committee meetings going at the same time at every hour. Situational awareness: We’re seeing swift movement on policies inspired by the Trump administration, signaling state Republicans will remain in lock step with federal Republicans. One fun thing: Just in time for Superbowl weekend, Sen. Brandon Beach (R-Alpharetta) proposed exempting college athletes’ NIL compensation from income taxes, keeping Georgia competitive with other SEC states.

❄ Three “snow” days. Though not everyone saw flurries, severe winter weather delayed the General Assembly's plans for budget hearings. Most hearings are rescheduled for next week. Legislative days 6-9 are planned for Monday to Thursday, barring any other weather emergencies. 🏈 Situational awareness: Congrats to the Buckeyes! Although both teams’ fans had to bear extreme wait times at HJIA this week, there were hard-earned celebrations at the Benz.

❄ Three “snow” days. Though not everyone saw flurries, severe winter weather delayed the General Assembly's plans for budget hearings. Most hearings are rescheduled for next week. Legislative days 6-9 are planned for Monday to Thursday, barring any other weather emergencies. 🏈 Situational awareness: Congrats to the Buckeyes! Although both teams’ fans had to bear extreme wait times at HJIA this week, there were hard-earned celebrations at the Benz.

Hello! 👋 The GA Legislative Watch is back, along with new district maps and new gilding on the Gold Dome. With 5 legislative days down and the 40-day legislative calendar approved: Crossover Day, the deadline for bills to pass at least one chamber, is March 6, and Sine Die, the final day, is April 4.

Financial planning. It was budget week, with appropriations hearings taking up most of the bandwidth and no “legislative days” spent from the designated 40 days.

Financial planning. It was budget week, with appropriations hearings taking up most of the bandwidth and no “legislative days” spent from the designated 40 days.

Financial planning. It was budget week, with appropriations hearings taking up most of the bandwidth and no “legislative days” spent from the designated 40 days.

Financial planning. It was budget week, with appropriations hearings taking up most of the bandwidth and no “legislative days” spent from the designated 40 days.

Financial planning. It was budget week, with appropriations hearings taking up most of the bandwidth and no “legislative days” spent from the designated 40 days.

Financial planning. It was budget week, with appropriations hearings taking up most of the bandwidth and no “legislative days” spent from the designated 40 days.

Financial planning. It was budget week, with appropriations hearings taking up most of the bandwidth and no “legislative days” spent from the designated 40 days.

Financial planning. It was budget week, with appropriations hearings taking up most of the bandwidth and no “legislative days” spent from the designated 40 days.

Financial planning. It was budget week, with appropriations hearings taking up most of the bandwidth and no “legislative days” spent from the designated 40 days.

Financial planning. It was budget week, with appropriations hearings taking up most of the bandwidth and no “legislative days” spent from the designated 40 days.

Financial planning. It was budget week, with appropriations hearings taking up most of the bandwidth and no “legislative days” spent from the designated 40 days.

Here we go! Heading into the second year of the biennial, we’re returning to what seems like yesterday, but also like years ago. Both chambers agreed to a full calendar with Crossover Day (legislative day 28) on Feb. 29 and Sine Die (the 40th and final day of session) on March 28.

Powered by OHIO RIVER SOUTH Biannual Update By Molly Mcloughlin & Rebecca Wallace ● June 23, 2023 Smart Brevity™ count:…

Legislative days 13 through 16 down, 24 more to go. Crossover day is only a month away. If you were at the Capitol this week, you may have accidentally bumped someone. Welcome back to pre-pandemic visitation levels!

Legislative days 13 through 16 down, 24 more to go. Crossover day is only a month away. If you were at the Capitol this week, you may have accidentally bumped someone. Welcome back to pre-pandemic visitation levels!

Legislative days 13 through 16 down, 24 more to go. Crossover day is only a month away. If you were at the Capitol this week, you may have accidentally bumped someone. Welcome back to pre-pandemic visitation levels!

Legislative days 13 through 16 down, 24 more to go. Crossover day is only a month away. If you were at the Capitol this week, you may have accidentally bumped someone. Welcome back to pre-pandemic visitation levels!

Legislative days 13 through 16 down, 24 more to go. Crossover day is only a month away. If you were at the Capitol this week, you may have accidentally bumped someone. Welcome back to pre-pandemic visitation levels!

Legislative days 13 through 16 down, 24 more to go. Crossover day is only a month away. If you were at the Capitol this week, you may have accidentally bumped someone. Welcome back to pre-pandemic visitation levels!

Legislative days 13 through 16 down, 24 more to go. Crossover day is only a month away. If you were at the Capitol this week, you may have accidentally bumped someone. Welcome back to pre-pandemic visitation levels!

Legislative days 13 through 16 down, 24 more to go. Crossover day is only a month away. If you were at the Capitol this week, you may have accidentally bumped someone. Welcome back to pre-pandemic visitation levels!

Legislative days 9-12 are behind us, leaving 28 more days. One fun thing: More than 1,800 bills and resolutions have been drafted by legislative counsel so far. Atlanta is a top contender to host the 2024 Democratic National Convention, in no small part due to the support of other southern states. In the spirit of historic efficiency, the House approved Kemp’s $32.5B mid-year budget. Affordable workforce housing discussion stays at the forefront. Bills are flying out the hopper now that the sleepy start to the session is over. We’ll keep you posted! Next week the Senate will consider Gov. Kemp’s budget, which flew through the House.

Day 8 of the General Assembly ended what was a seemingly quiet week but for the musical chairs as members moved offices and furniture. 32 legislative days to go. Side note 👏🏽: Congratulations to our own Howard Franklin for being appointed to the board of the Georgia Chamber of Commerce, which serves as the voice for the business community at the Capitol.

Take five for the week two wrap-up, when it was all about the money. What's next: Lawmakers will get down to business and begin legislating next week after all the ceremonial pomp and circumstance and budget presentations.

We bid adieu to ‘22 and shout out with glee to ‘23. 2022 was monumental for Ohio River South. We celebrated our 5-year anniversary; expanded our team; moved in to our new offices; convened public, private, and civic gatherings; and flexed our muscles with more clients and more services than ever before.

Atlanta elected its 61st mayor in a historic contest. Not in thirty years has a mayoral candidate ridden such a…

Democrats will be vying for Medicaid expansion, quality education, mental health supports and jobs creation. A key priority for Republicans is the abolishment of the state income tax. A busy election year session will have both parties strategizing to gain seats in each chamber, potentially realizing a stall in top agenda priorities.

Ohio River South is moving to new offices in Newport’s Hotel Row development in South Downtown Atlanta. The team still…

Ohio River South is the registered lobbyist in metro Atlanta for goPuff, a global e-commerce company providing customers door-to-door delivery…

What is your favorite thing about working with ORS? Working with my professional peers who bring a diverse set of…