Senate Committee on Economic Development & Tourism 2021 Roster and Minutes (Georgia)

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Roster, rules and minutes of the Senate Committee on Economic Development and Tourism for 2021, with Chairman Thompson presiding. At the February 24, 2021 meeting the Committee adopted its rules and gave SB 158, on the Stone Mountain Memorial Association, a Do Pass recommendation on a unanimous vote after a motion to amend failed by a vote of 2-5. The minutes also record a Do Pass recommendation for SB 255 on March 1, 2021 and for HB 342, Do Pass By Substitute, on March 17, 2021. HR 248 received a hearing only with no action on March 17 and a Do Pass recommendation on March 24, 2021.

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       SENATE COMMITTEE ON ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT & TOURISM
                            2021 ROSTER

Sen. Bruce Thompson, Chairman     Sen. Donzella James
District 14                       District 35
25 Hawks Branch Lane              P.O. Box 311225
White, GA 30184                   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                   10052 North Highway 27
Decatur, GA 30037                 Rock Spring, GA 30739

Sen. Lee Anderson, Ex-Officio     Sen. Sheikh Rahman
District 24                       District 5
160 Louisville Road               779 Simon Way
Grovetown, GA 30813               Lawrenceville, GA 30045

Sen. Tonya Anderson               Sen. Carden Summers
District 43                       District 13
P.O. Box 1026                     108 East 13th Avenue
Lithonia, GA 30058                Cordele, GA 31015

Sen. Brandon Beach                Sen. Horacena Tate
District 21                       District 38
3100 Brierfield Road              121-A State Capitol
Alpharetta, GA 30004              Atlanta, GA 30334

Sen. Frank Ginn
District 47
P.O. Box 1136
Danielsville, GA 30633
         Minutes of the Senate Committee on Economic Development and Tourism
                              Wednesday, February 24, 2021

The Senate Committee on Economic Development and Tourism met on Wednesday, February
24, 2021 at 8:00 a.m. in Room 307 of CLOB. The following Committee Members were in
attendance:

Sen. Bruce Thompson (14th), Chairman
Sen. Emanuel Jones (10th), Secretary
Sen. Lee Anderson (24th), (Ex-Officio)
Sen. Brandon Beach (21st)
Sen. Frank Ginn (47th)
Sen. Jeff Mullis (53rd)
Sen. Sheikh Rahman (5th) (Arrived Late)
Sen. Carden Summers (13th)

NOTE: Sen. Matt Brass (28th), Sen. Tonya Anderson (43rd), Sen. Donzella James (35th), Sen.
Harold Jones II (22nd), Sen. Horacena Tate (38th), were absent.

Chairman Thompson (14th) called the meeting to order at 8:02 a.m.

NOTE: Sen. Rahman (5th) arrived at 8:07 a.m.

The proposed Committee Rules were reviewed. Sen. Mullis (53rd) made a motion to adopt the
Rules. Sen. Anderson (24th) seconded the motion. The Rules of the Committee were adopted
and are attached.

SB 158 (Sen. Jones, 10th, LC 50 0165) Stone Mountain Memorial Association; creation and
erection of the "Let Freedom Ring Monument";

The Chair recognized Sen. Jones (10th) for the purpose of presenting the bill. Sen. Jones (10th)
presented the bill to the Committee.

The Chair opened the floor for debate.

The Chair recognized Sen. Ginn (47th) who made a motion to strike line 30, change seven to six;
lines 36 and 37 strike entirely; lines 41 and 42 strike “Martin Luther King, Jr. Advisory Council.
Sen. Summers (13th) seconded the motion. The motion failed by a vote of 2-5.

Sen. Ginn (47th), and Sen. Summers (13th) voted in favor of the motion.

Sen. Jones (10th), Sen. Anderson (24th), Sen. Beach (21st), Sen. Mullis (53rd), and Sen. Rahman
(5th) voted against the motion.
The Chair recognized Sen. Mullis (53rd) who made a motion that SB 158 Do Pass (LC 50
0165). Sen. Anderson (24th) seconded the motion. The motion passed unanimously.

Committee Recommendation: SB 158 DO PASS (LC 50 0165)

Chairman Thompson (14th) adjourned the meeting at 8:24 am.

Respectfully submitted,


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


/s/ Jenna Does, Recording Secretary
  SENATE COMMITTEE ON ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT AND TOURISM
                      2021 – 2022 RULES

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
                                 Monday, March 1, 2021

The Senate Committee on Economic Development and Tourism met on Monday, March 1, 2021
at 8:00 a.m. in Room 450 of the State Capitol. The following Committee Members were in
attendance:

Sen. Bruce Thompson (14th), Chairman
Sen. Brandon Beach (21st)
Sen. Frank Ginn (47th)
Sen. Russ Goodman, 8th, Ex-Officio (Arrived Late)
Sen. Kay Kirkpatrick (32nd), Ex-Officio
Sen. Jeff Mullis (53rd)
Sen. Sheikh Rahman (5th)

NOTE: Sen. Matt Brass (28th), Sen. Emanuel Jones (10th), Sen. Lee Anderson (24th), Sen.
Tonya Anderson (43rd), Sen. Donzella James (35th), Sen. Harold Jones II (22nd), Sen. Carden
Summers (13th), Sen. Horacena Tate (38th) were absent.

NOTE: Sen. Kay Kirkpatrick (32nd) and Sen. Russ Goodman (8th) were appointed to the Senate
Committee on Economic Development and Tourism, as Ex-Officio members, by the Committee
on Assignments for the meeting held on March 1, 2021. A copy of the letter of appointment is
attached.

Chairman Thompson (14th) called the meeting to order at 8:19 a.m.

NOTE: Sen. Goodman (8th) arrived at 8:22 a.m.

SB 255 (Sen. Mullis, 53rd, LC 50 0184) One Georgia Authority Act; grant program to
support border region retail and tourism projects; provide

The Chair recognized Sen. Mullis (53rd) for the purpose of presenting the bill. Sen. Mullis (53rd)
presented the bill to the Committee.

The Chair opened the floor for debate.

The Chair recognized Sen. Ginn (47th) who made a motion that SB 255 Do Pass (LC 50 0184)
Sen. Beach (21st) seconded the motion. The motion passed unanimously.

Committee Recommendation: SB 255 DO PASS (LC 50 0184)

Chairman Thompson (14th) adjourned the meeting at 8:24 a.m.

Respectfully submitted,
/s/ Sen. Bruce Thompson (14th), Chairman


/s/ Jenna Does, Recording Secretary
         Minutes of the Senate Committee on Economic Development and Tourism
                               Wednesday, March 17, 2021

The Senate Committee on Economic Development and Tourism met on Wednesday, March 17,
2021 at 3:30 p.m. in Room 307 of CLOB. The following Committee Members were in
attendance:

Sen. Bruce Thompson (14th), Chairman
Sen. Matt Brass (28th), Vice-Chairman
Sen. Lee Anderson (24th), Ex-Officio
Sen. Tonya Anderson (43rd) (Left Early)
Sen. Brandon Beach (21st)
Sen. Jeff Mullis (53rd), (Arrived Late)
Sen. Sheikh Rahman (5th)
Sen. Carden Summers (13th)

NOTE: Sen. Emanuel Jones (10th), Sen. Frank Ginn, (47th), Sen. Donzella James (35th), Sen.
Harold Jones II (22nd), Sen. Horacena Tate (38th) were absent.

Chairman Thompson (14th) called the meeting to order at 3:33 p.m.
HR 248 (Rep. Stephens, 164th, LC 50 0208S) Savannah Logistics Technology Innovation
Corridor; designate
The Chair stated that HR 248 would receive a hearing only.
The Chair recognized Rep. Ron Stephens (164th), for the purpose of presenting the bill. Rep
Stephens (164th) presented the bill to the Committee.
NOTE: Sen. Mullis (53rd) arrived at 3:36 p.m.
Committee Recommendation: HR 248 (LC 50 0208S) No action taken


HB 342 (Rep.Washburn, 141st, LC 36 4600) Professions and businesses; certain
advertisements related to plumbing; prohibit
The Chair recognized Rep. Dale Washburn (141st), for the purpose of presenting the bill. Rep.
Washburn (141st), presented the bill to the Committee.
NOTE: Sen. Anderson (43rd), left early at 3:51p.m.
The Chair opened the floor for debate.
The Chair recognized Sen. Anderson (24th) who made a motion that HB 342 Do Pass by
Substitute. Sen. Brass (28th) seconded the motion. The motion passed unanimously.
Committee Recommendation: HB 342 DO PASS BY SUBSTITUTE (LC 50 0218S)
Chairman Thompson (14th) adjourned the meeting at 3:54 p.m.
Respectfully submitted,


/s/ Sen. Bruce Thompson (14th), Chairman


/s/ Jenna Does, Recording Secretary
         Minutes of the Senate Committee on Economic Development and Tourism
                               Wednesday, March 24, 2021

The Senate Committee on Economic Development and Tourism met on Wednesday, March 24,
2021 at 4:00 p.m. in the Senate Mezzanine of the State Capitol. The following Committee
Members were in attendance:

Sen. Bruce Thompson (14th), Chairman
Sen. Emanuel Jones (10th), Secretary
Sen. Clint Dixon (45th), Ex-Officio
Sen. Frank Ginn (47th)
Sen. Russ Goodman, 8th, Ex-Officio
Sen. Sheikh Rahman (5th)
Sen. Carden Summers (13th)

NOTE: Sen. Matt Brass (28th), Sen. Lee Anderson (24th), Sen. Tonya Anderson (43rd), Sen.
Brandon Beach (21st), ), Sen. Donzella James (35th), Sen. Harold Jones II (22nd), Sen. Jeff
Mullis (53rd), Sen. Horacena Tate (38th) were absent


NOTE: Sen. Clint Dixon (45th), Sen. Russ Goodman (8th) were appointed to the Senate
Committee on Economic Development and Tourism, as Ex-Officio members, by the Committee
on Assignments for the meeting held on March 24, 2021. A copy of the letter of appointment is
attached.
Chairman Thompson (14th) called the meeting to order at 4:10 p.m.
HR 248 (Rep. Stephens, 164th, LC 50 0208S) Savannah Logistics Technology Innovation
Corridor; designate
The Chair recognized Rep. Ron Stephens (164th), for the purpose of presenting the bill. Rep
Stephens (164th) presented the bill to the Committee.
The Chair opened the floor for debate.
The Chair recognized Sen. Rahman (5th) who made a motion that HR 248 Do Pass (LC 50
0208S). Sen. Jones (10th) seconded the motion. The motion passed unanimously.
Committee Recommendation: HR 248 DO PASS (LC 50 0208S)
Chairman Thompson (14th) adjourned the meeting at 4:12 p.m.
Respectfully submitted,


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


/s/ Jenna Does, Recording Secretary

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