Senate Committee on Economic Development & Tourism: 2022 Roster and Minutes
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Roster, rules and minutes of the Senate Committee on Economic Development and Tourism for 2022, with Chairman Thompson presiding. On January 24, 2022 the Committee adopted its rules and gave HB 342 a Do Pass by Substitute recommendation. SB 379, on registered apprenticeship programs, had a hearing only with no action on February 16, 2022 and a Do Pass by Substitute recommendation on March 2, 2022. The minutes also record a Partnership for Inclusive Innovation presentation on February 23 and a Cybersecurity for Policymakers presentation on March 2. On March 24, 2022 HB 1044 and HB 1516 each received a Do Pass recommendation.
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THE SENATE COMMITTEE ON ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT & TOURISM
2022 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 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 Chickamauga, GA 30707
Sen. Lee Anderson, Ex-Officio Sen. Sheikh Rahman
District 24 District 5
160 Louisville Road P.O. Box 1346
Grovetown, GA 30813 Lawrenceville, GA 30046
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-G 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
Monday, January 24, 2022
The Senate Committee on Economic Development and Tourism met on Monday, January 24,
2022 at 8:00 a.m. in Room 307 of the CLOB. The following Committee Members were in
attendance:
Sen. Bruce Thompson (14th), Chairman
Sen. Brandon Beach (21st)
Sen. Kim Jackson (41st) (Ex-Officio)
Sen. Donzella James (35th)
Sen. Jeff Mullis (53rd)
Sen. Chuck Payne (54th) (Ex-Officio)
Sen. Sheikh Rahman (5th)
Sen. Carden Summers (13th)
NOTE: Sen. Matt Brass (28th), Vice-Chairman, Sen. Emanuel Jones (10th), Secretary, Sen. Lee
Anderson (24th), Sen. Tonya Anderson (43rd), Sen. Frank Ginn (47th), Sen. Harold Jones II
(22nd), and Sen. Horacena Tate (38th) were absent.
NOTE: Sen. Kim Jackson (41st) and Sen. Chuck Payne (54th) 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 January 24, 2022. Copies of the letters of appointment
are attached.
Chairman Thompson (14th) called the meeting to order at 8:20 a.m.
The proposed committee rules were reviewed. The Chair recognized Sen. Summers (13th) who
made a motion to adopt the rules. Sen. Beach (21st) seconded the motion. The rules of the
Committee were adopted and appear on the following page.
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.
The Chair opened the floor for debate.
The Chair recognized Sen. Mullis (53rd) who made a motion that HB 342 Do Pass by
Substitute. Sen. Summers (13th) seconded the motion. The motion passed unanimously.
Committee Recommendation: HB 342 DO PASS BY SUBSTITUTE (LC 50 0307S)
Chairman Thompson (14th) adjourned the meeting at 8:26 a.m.
Respectfully submitted,
/s/ Sen. Bruce Thompson (14th), Chairman
/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
Wednesday, February 16, 2022
The Senate Committee on Economic Development and Tourism met on Wednesday, February
16, 2022 at 10:00 a.m. in Room 450 of the State Capitol. The following Committee Members
were in attendance:
Sen. Bruce Thompson (14th), Chairman
Sen. Matt Brass (28th), Vice-Chairman
Sen. Emanuel Jones (10th), Secretary
Sen. Lee Anderson (24th) (Ex-Officio) (Left Early)
Sen. Tonya Anderson (43rd) (Arrived Late)
Sen. Brandon Beach (21st)
Sen. Frank Ginn (47th)
Sen. Donzella James (35th) (Arrived Late)
Sen. Carden Summers (13th)
Sen. Horacena Tate (38th) (Arrived Late)
NOTE: Sen. Harold Jones II (22nd), Sen. Jeff Mullis (53rd), and Sen. Sheikh Rahman (5th)
were absent.
Chairman Thompson (14th) called the meeting to order at 10:01 a.m.
SB 379 (Sen. Strickland, 17th, LC 43 2198) State Board of the Technical College
System of Georgia; establish a program to promote the creation and expansion of
registered apprenticeship programs in the state; provide
The Chair stated that SB 379 would receive a hearing only.
NOTE: Sen. Tate (38th) arrived at 10:06 a.m.
The Chair recognized Sen. Brian Strickland (17th) for the purpose of presenting the bill. Sen.
Strickland (17th) presented the bill to the Committee.
NOTE: Sen. James (35th) and Sen. Anderson (43rd) arrived at 10:20 a.m.
NOTE: Sen. Anderson (24th) left at 10:28 a.m.
The Chair opened the floor for comments. He recognized the following:
Testimony in favor of the Bill:
Mattias Hoffman, German American Chamber of Commerce (GA CATT program)
David Keller, GA CATT Program
Mark Whitlock, GA CATT Program
Mark Woodall, Associated General Contractors
Chris Erwin, House Representative (28th)
Shane McClellon, Carol Daniels Construction
Roy Bowen, Ga Association of Manufacturers
Testimony in opposition to the Bill:
None.
Committee Recommendation: SB 379 (LC 43 2198) No action was taken.
Chairman Thompson (14th) adjourned the meeting at 10:45 a.m.
Respectfully submitted,
/s/ Sen. Emanuel Jones (10th), Secretary
/s/ Jenna Does, Recording Secretary
Minutes of the Senate Committee on Economic Development and Tourism
Wednesday, February 23, 2022
The Senate Committee on Economic Development and Tourism met on Wednesday, February
23, 2022 at 10:00 a.m. in Room 450 of the State Capitol. The following Committee Members
were in attendance:
Sen. Bruce Thompson (14th), Chairman
Sen. Lee Anderson (24th) (Ex-Officio)
Sen. Brandon Beach (21st)
Sen. Frank Ginn (47th)
Sen. Donzella James (35th)
Sen. Jeff Mullis (53rd)
Sen. Sheikh Rahman (5th) (Arrived Late)
Sen. Carden Summers (13th)
Sen. Horacena Tate (38th)
NOTE: Sen. Matt Brass (28th), Vice-Chairman, Sen. Emanuel Jones (10th), Secretary, Sen.
Tonya Anderson (43rd), and Sen. Harold Jones II (22nd) were absent.
Chairman Thompson (14th) called the meeting to order at 10:05 a.m.
The Chair recognized Executive Director, Debra Lam, for the purpose of presenting the
Partnership for Inclusive Innovation (PIN) Presentation.
The Chair opened the floor for comments.
NOTE: Sen. Rahman (5th) arrived at 10:30 a.m.
Testimony from Public:
Morgan Davis, Partnership for Inclusive Innovation
Chairman Thompson (14th) adjourned the meeting at 10:42 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 2, 2022
The Senate Committee on Economic Development and Tourism met on Wednesday, March 2,
2022 at 10:00 a.m. in Room 307 of the 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. Tonya Anderson (43rd) (Arrived Late)
Sen. Brandon Beach (21st)
Sen. Frank Ginn (47th)
Sen. Donzella James (35th) (Arrived Late)
Sen. Harold Jones II (22nd) (Arrived Late)
Sen. Sheikh Rahman (5th)
Sen. Carden Summers (13th) (Arrived Late)
Sen. Horacena Tate (38th)
NOTE: Sen. Matt Brass (28th), Vice-Chairman, and Sen. Jeff Mullis (53rd) were absent.
Chairman Thompson (14th) called the meeting to order at 10:01 a.m.
NOTE: Sen. Anderson (43rd) and Sen. Summers (13th) arrived at 10:04 a.m.
SB 379 (Sen. Strickland, 17th, LC 43 2198) State Board of the Technical College
System of Georgia; establish a program to promote the creation and expansion of
registered apprenticeship programs in the state; provide
NOTE: Sen. James (35th) arrived at 10:07 a.m.
The Chair recognized Sen. Strickland (17th) for the purpose of presenting the bill. Sen.
Strickland (17th) presented the bill to the Committee.
The Chair opened the floor for debate.
The Chair recognized Sen. Beach (21st) who made a motion that SB 379 Do Pass by
Substitute (LC 43 2317S). Sen. Emanuel Jones (10th) seconded the motion. The motion passed
unanimously.
Committee Recommendation: SB 379 DO PASS BY SIBSTITUTE (LC 43 2317S)
The Chair recognized the Director of Palo Alto Networks, Tom MacLellan, for the purpose of
presenting the Cybersecurity for Policymakers Presentation.
NOTE: Sen. Jones II (22nd) arrived at 10:14 a.m.
The Chair opened the floor for comments.
Chairman Thompson (14th) adjourned the meeting at 10:45 a.m.
Respectfully submitted,
/s/ Sen. Emanuel Jones (10th), Secretary
/s/ Jenna Does, Recording Secretary
Minutes of the Senate Committee on Economic Development and Tourism
Thursday, March 24, 2022
The Senate Committee on Economic Development and Tourism met on Thursday, March 24,
2022 at 3:00 p.m. in Room 310 of the CLOB. The following Committee Members were in
attendance:
Sen. Bruce Thompson (14th), Chairman
Sen. Matt Brass (28th), Vice-Chairman (Left Early)
Sen. Lee Anderson (24th) (Ex-Officio) (Left Early)
Sen. Tonya Anderson (43rd)
Sen. Brandon Beach (21st)
Sen. Frank Ginn (47th) (Arrived Late)
Sen. Sheikh Rahman (5th)
Sen. Carden Summers (13th)
Sen. Horacena Tate (38th)
NOTE: Sen. Emanuel Jones (10th), Secretary, Sen. Donzella James (35th), Sen. Harold Jones II
(22nd), and Sen. Jeff Mullis (53rd) were absent.
Chairman Thompson (14th) called the meeting to order at 3:03 p.m.
HB 1044 (Rep. Pirkle, 155th, LC 50 0325S) Local government; creation of regional
development authorities; provide
The Chair recognized Rep. Clay Pirkle (155th) for the purpose of presenting the bill. Rep. Pirkle
(155th) presented the bill to the Committee.
NOTE: Sen. Ginn (47th) arrived at 3:03 p.m.
The Chair opened the floor for debate.
The Chair recognized Sen. Beach (21st) who made a motion that HB 1044 Do Pass (LC 50
0325S). Sen. Ginn (47th) seconded the motion. The motion passed unanimously.
Committee Recommendation: HB 1044 DO PASS (LC 50 0325S)
HB 1516 (Rep. Gaines, 117th, LC 50 0372) Georgia Music Hall of Fame Authority; provide
for definitions; provisions
The Chair recognized Rep. Houston Gaines (117th) for the purpose of presenting the bill. Rep.
Gaines (117th) presented the bill to the Committee.
NOTE: Sen. Brass (28th) left at 3:16 p.m.
NOTE: Sen. Anderson (24th) and Sen. Ginn (47th) left at 3:17 p.m.
NOTE: Sen. Ginn (47th) returned at 3:18 p.m.
The Chair opened the floor for debate.
The Chair recognized Sen. Summers (13th) who made a motion that HB 1516 Do Pass (LC 50
0372). Sen. Anderson (43rd) seconded the motion. The motion passed unanimously.
Committee Recommendation: HB 1516 DO PASS (LC 50 0372)
Chairman Thompson (14th) adjourned the meeting at 3:21 p.m.
Respectfully submitted,
/s/ Sen. Bruce Thompson (14th), Chairman
/s/ Jenna Does, Recording Secretary
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