Senate Committee on Economic Development & Tourism: 2020 Roster and Minutes

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Roster, rules and minutes of the Senate Committee on Economic Development and Tourism for 2020, with Chairman Ginn presiding. The rules for 2019 – 2020 set a quorum of seven (7) members. The minutes record a January 29, 2020 hearing on SB 45, the Rural Georgia Jobs and Growth Act, where no action was taken. They record a February 5, 2020 meeting where SB 322 on development impact fees received a Do Pass By Substitute recommendation on a unanimous vote, a February 12, 2020 hearing on SB 280 on plastic film bags with no action, and a June 18, 2020 meeting where HB 1008 received a Do Pass recommendation on a unanimous vote.

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SENATE COMMITTEE ON ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT & TOURISM
2020 ROSTER

Sen. Frank Ginn, Chairman Sen. Donzella James
District 47 District 35
P.O. Box 1136 P.O. Box 311225
Danielsville, GA 30633 Atlanta, GA 30331

Sen. Matt Brass, Vice-Chairman Sen. Harold V. Jones II
District 28 District 22
P.O. Box 1313 437 Walker Street
Newnan, GA 30264 Augusta, GA 30901

Sen. Emanuel Jones, Secretary Sen. Jeff Mullis
District 10 District 53
P.O. Box 370244 212 English Avenue
Decatur, GA 30037 Chickamauga, GA 30707

Sen. Tonya Anderson Ex-Officio Sen. Carden Summers (As of June 2, 2020)
District 43 District 13
P.O. Box 1026 108 East 13th Avenue
Lithonia, GA 30058 Cordele, GA 31015

Sen. Lee Anderson Sen. Horacena Tate
District 24 District 38
160 Louisville Road 121-A State Capitol
Grovetown, GA 30813 Atlanta, GA 30334

Sen. Brandon Beach Sen. Blake Tillery
District 21 District 19
3100 Brierfield Road 404 Durden Street
Alpharetta, GA 30004 Vidalia, GA 30474

Sen. Mike Dugan Sen. Nikema Williams
District 30 District 39
P.O. Box 1260 P.O. Box 92386
Carrollton, GA 30112 Atlanta, GA 30314
SENATE COMMITTEE ON ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT AND TOURISM
RULES 2019 – 2020

1. A quorum for the Committee shall be seven (7) members.

2. The Chair shall determine bills and resolutions to be considered and the order in which
such are called. The Chair also has the discretion as to which amendments to accept and
as to their germaneness.

3. A bill, resolution, or other matter will be considered only after presentation by the principal
author or a legislator whom he/she may designate. In the event more than one member of
the Georgia General Assembly has signed a measure, the principal author shall be the one
whose name appears first in the list of authors.

4. The Committee shall convene, recess, and adjourn upon the order of the Chair.

5. The Rules of the Senate shall prevail in all matters not covered by Committee meeting.

6. These Rules may be amended upon motion duly made and subsequently approved by three-
fourths of the Committee, provided that written notice has been given 48 hours prior to the
Committee meeting.

7. Any member(s) of the Committee who disagree(s) with the majority of the Committee shall
have the privilege to file a minority report.

8. The Chair shall have the authority to refer bills and resolutions to Subcommittees for study.
Such Subcommittees shall have the authority to make recommendations to the full
Committee; but no measure will be returned to the full Senate, except after consideration
by the full Committee.
Minutes of the Senate Committee on Economic Development and Tourism
Wednesday, January 29, 2020

The Senate Committee on Economic Development and Tourism met on Wednesday, January 29,
2020 at 3:00 p.m. in Room 125 of the Capitol. The following Committee Members were in
attendance:

Sen. Frank Ginn, 47th, Chairman
Sen. Matt Brass, 28th, Vice-Chairman (Arrived Late)
Sen. Emanuel Jones, 10th, Secretary
Sen. Lee Anderson, 24th
Sen. Tonya Anderson, 43rd, Ex-Officio
Sen. Brandon Beach, 21st
Sen. Mike Dugan, 30th (Left Early)
Sen. Donzella James, 35th
Sen. Harold V. Jones II, 22nd
Sen. Jeff Mullis, 53rd (Arrived Late)
Sen. Blake Tillery, 19th (Arrived Late)
Sen. Nikema Williams, 39th

NOTE: Sen. Horacena Tate (38th) was absent.

Chairman Ginn (27th) called the meeting to order at 3:05 p.m.

NOTE: Sen. Tillery (19th) arrived at 3:07 pm, Sen. Mullis (53rd) arrived at 3:10pm.

SB 45 (Sen. Beach, 21st, LC 28 9078ER) "Rural Georgia Jobs and Growth Act”

The Chair stated that SB 45 would receive a hearing only.

The Chair recognized Sen. Brandon Beach (21st) for the purpose of presenting the bill. Sen. Beach
(21st) presented the bill to the Committee.

The Chair opened the floor for comments for the public. He recognized the following:

NOTE: Sen. Brass (28th) arrived at 3:29pm

Testimony in favor of the Bill:
None

Testimony in opposition to the Bill:
Paul Smith- Citizen Impact
Mike Griffin- Georgia Baptist group
AnneMarie Albaugh- Citizen
Professor John Kindt- Citizen
Virginia Galloway- Faith & Freedom Coalition
Cole Muzio- Family Policy Alliance
Noelle Kahaian- Citizen
Pamela Aligra- Citzen

NOTE: Sen. Mike Dugan (30th) left at 3:40pm.

Committee Recommendation: SB 45 (LC 28 9078ER) No action was taken.

Chairman Ginn (47th) adjourned the meeting at 3:45pm.

Respectfully submitted,

/s/ Sen. Emanuel Jones (10th), Secretary

/s/ Abigail Horvath, Recording Secretary
Minutes of the Senate Committee on Economic Development and Tourism
Wednesday, February 5, 2020

The Senate Committee on Economic Development and Tourism met on Wednesday, February 5,
2020 at 3:00 p.m. in Room 125 of the Capitol. The following Committee Members were in
attendance:

Sen. Frank Ginn, 47th, Chairman
Sen. Matt Brass, 28th, Vice-Chairman
Sen. Emanuel Jones, 10th, Secretary
Sen. Lee Anderson, 24th
Sen. Tonya Anderson, 43rd, Ex-Officio
Sen. Brandon Beach, 21st (Arrived Late)
Sen. Mike Dugan, 30th
Sen. Donzella James, 35th
Sen. Jeff Mullis, 53rd (Arrived Late)
Sen. Horacena Tate, 38th
Sen. Blake Tillery, 19th
Sen. Nikema Williams, 39th

NOTE: Sen. Harold V. Jones (22nd) was absent.

Chairman Ginn (27th) called the meeting to order at 3:00 p.m.

NOTE: Sen. Beach (21st) arrived at 3:01 pm, Sen. Mullis (53rd) arrived at 3:02pm.

SB 322 (Sen. Ginn, 47th, LC 28 9510) Development Impact Fees; exemption of development
projects from funding such projects’ proportionate share of system improvement; authorize

Chairman Ginn (47th) recognized himself for the purpose of presenting the bill. The Chair
presented the bill to the Committee.

The Chair opened the floor for comments for the public. He recognized the following:

Testimony in favor of the Bill:
Terri Le – City of Atlanta
Fatimost Ladupo- City of Atlanta

Testimony in opposition to the Bill:
None

The Chair recognized Sen. James (35th) who made a motion that SB 322 Do Pass By Substitute
(LC 28 9588S). Sen. Jones (10th) seconded the motion. The motion passed unanimously.

Committee Recommendation: SB 322 DO PASS BY SUBSTITUTE (LC 28 9588S)
Chairman Ginn (47th) adjourned the meeting at 3:20pm.

Respectfully submitted,

/s/ Sen. Emanuel Jones (10th), Secretary

/s/ Abigail Horvath, Recording Secretary
Minutes of the Senate Committee on Economic Development and Tourism
Wednesday, February 12, 2020

The Senate Committee on Economic Development and Tourism met on Wednesday, February 12,
2020 at 10:00 a.m. in Room 125 of the Capitol. The following Committee Members were in
attendance:

Sen. Frank Ginn, 47th, Chairman
Sen. Matt Brass, 28th, Vice-Chairman
Sen. Lee Anderson, 24th
Sen. Tonya Anderson, 43rd, Ex-Officio (Arrived Late)
Sen. Brandon Beach, 21st (Arrived Late)
Sen. Donzella James, 35th
Sen. Harold V. Jones II, 22nd
Sen. Horacena Tate, 38th
Sen. Nikema Williams, 39th

NOTE: Sen. Emanuel Jones (22nd), Secretary, Sen. Mike Dugan (30th), Sen. Jeff Mullis (53rd),
Sen. Blake Tillery (19th) were absent.

Chairman Ginn (27th) called the meeting to order at 10:06 am.

NOTE: Sen. Beach (21st) arrived at 10:09 am, Sen. Anderson (43rd) arrived at 10:20 am

SB 280 (Sen. James 35th, LC 41 2125) Waste Management; distribution of certain bags made
of plastic film; prohibit

The Chair stated that SB 280 would receive a hearing only.

The Chair recognized Sen. Donzella James (35th) for the purpose of presenting the bill. Sen. James
(35th) presented the bill to the Committee.

The Chair opened the floor for comments for the public. He recognized the following:

Testimony in favor of the Bill:
Taos Wynn- The Millennial Civil Rights Campaigns
Jesse Demonbrenn Champan – Coosa River Basin Initiative
Jennette Gayer- Environment Georgia
Jason Ulseth- Chattahoochee River keeper
Alex Muir- One Hundred Miles
Neill Herrim – Sierra Club

Testimony in opposition to the Bill:
Kathy Kuzava- Georgia Food Industry Association

Committee Recommendation: SB 280 (LC 41 2125) No action was taken.
Chairman Ginn (47th) adjourned the meeting at 10:52am.

Respectfully submitted,

/s/ Sen. Frank Ginn (47th), Chairman

/s/ Abigail Horvath, Recording Secretary
Minutes of the Senate Committee on Economic Development and Tourism
Thursday, June 18, 2020

The Senate Committee on Economic Development and Tourism met on Thursday, June 18, 2020
at 8:00 a.m. in Room 450 of the Capitol. The following Committee Members were in attendance:

Sen. Frank Ginn, 47th, Chairman
Sen. Emanuel Jones, 22nd, Secretary
Sen. Lee Anderson, 24th
Sen. Brandon Beach, 21st
Sen. Harold V. Jones II, 22nd (Arrived Late)
Sen. Carden Summers, 13th
Sen. Nikema Williams, 39th

NOTE: Sen. Matt Brass (28th), Vice-Chairman, Sen. Tonya Anderson (43rd), Sen. Mike Dugan
(30th), Sen. Jeff Mullis (53rd), Sen. Blake Tillery (19th), Sen. Donzella James (35th), Sen.
Horacena Tate (38th) were absent.

NOTE: Sen. Carden Summers (13th) was appointed to the Senate Committee on Economic
Development and Tourism by the Committee on Assignments on June 2, 2020. A copy of the letter of
appointment is attached.

Chairman Ginn (27th) called the meeting to order at 8:05 am.

NOTE: Sen. Harold V. Jones II (22nd) arrived at 8:12 am.

HB 1008 (Rep. Campbell 171st, LC 39 2508) Buildings and housing; residential industrial
building; revise the definition

The Chair recognized Rep. Joe Campbell (171st) for the purpose of presenting the bill. Rep.
Campbell (171st) presented the bill to the Committee.

The Chair recognized Sen. Anderson (24th) who made a motion that HB 1008 Do Pass (LC 39
2508). Sen. Beach (21st) seconded the motion. The motion passed unanimously.

Committee Recommendation: HB 1008 DO PASS (LC 39 2508)

Chairman Ginn (47th) adjourned the meeting at 8:19 am.

Respectfully submitted,

/s/ Sen. Emanuel Jones (10th), Secretary

/s/ Abigail Horvath, Recording Secretary

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