House Committee Assignments

House Committee Assignments were finally posted.  There were a number of changes in Chairmanship positions due to the election results.  Rep. Greg Morris (R), Vidalia, remains the Chairman of Banks & Banking while Rep. Jason Ridley (R), Chatsworth, was named as the new Vice Chairman.  The House Banks & Banking Committee gained four new committee members:  Rep. Erick Allen (D), Smyrna; Rep. Beth Moore (D), Peachtree Corners; Rep. Clay Pirkle (R), Ashburn; and, Rep. Dale Washburn (R), Macon.
 
A few of the changes to Committees that CBA frequently monitors include the following:
 

• The House Judiciary Committee is now chaired by Rep. Barry Fleming (R), Harlem. 
• The House Ways & Means Committee is now chaired by Rep. Brett Harrell (R), Snellville. 
• The House Rules Committee is now chaired by Rep. Jay Powell (R), Camilla. 
• The House Motor Vehicles Committee is now chaired by Rep. John Corbett (R), Lake Park.

 
There were many other changes made in both committee chairmanship, vice chairmanship, or committee members for all committees.  We will continue to monitor committee meetings for any potential issues that may arise during the session.  In fact, we may find ourselves monitoring committees that we have not historically closely monitored if a bill is assigned to that respective committee.  

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