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Weekly Update

2/5/2021

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​Legislative Days 9 – 12
February 1, 2021 to February 4, 2021
 
This week, everyone is marching to the beat of the same drum. The Senate is working through the General Appropriations Budget from the House, and the Governor's Fiscal Year July 1, 2021 – June 30, 2022  budget is on the horizon as some of the biggest priorities right now. The rumors of session dying early are still on everyone's minds, meaning all legislators are pushing through necessary bills and resolutions as quickly as possible to deal with the pandemic and Georgia's wellbeing. New chamber protocols are evident as Speaker Ralston discussed the ability to remove a legislator for the remainder of the week that refuses or forgets a COVID-19 test as required by the House Rules. 
 
Committee meetings are in full swing and there have been over 300 bills filed so far this session.  Bills are being assigned left and right for review and advisement.  We've seen several high priority bills dropped this week relating to election reform. We all know how important this topic is from the most recent election cycle. Both chambers have been taking this on quite heavily as evidenced by the number of bills relating to this topic. Something else we've seen is both chambers’ Health and Human Services committees are being assigned many new bills changing existing regulations for COVID-19 related issues. Multiple bills have dropped to help with Georgia's continued response, and some are attempting to extend the emergency orders we saw enacted from 2020. Swift and decisive actions to renew or put in more robust procedures have been discussed in both committees. The legislators are attempting to lend a helping hand to those most needing it now and in the future.
 
In the same vain as COVID-19 and shut down orders, a priority for this session is a Remote Online Notary bill.  Several drafts of a bill are being discussed amoung key stakeholders, including CBA.  Right now, we are negotiating some points that would be very key issues for our banks.  We are confident a bill will be dropped in the near future.  We will keep you posted as to any updates or changes. 
 
The 2021 General Assembly adjournment schedule runs out on Monday of next week. We are anticipating an updated adjournment resolution to be passed on Monday as we believe the session will continue.

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  • HOME
  • ABOUT CBA
    • Board of Directors
    • CBA Committees
    • LEAD Division
    • Office Directions & Hours
    • Our Team
    • Privacy Policy
    • Remembering Julian Hester
  • MEMBERSHIP
    • Member Login
    • Associate Members >
      • Associate Member Benefits & Application
      • Associate Member Directory >
        • Company Listing Update
    • Bank Members >
      • Member Benefits
      • Member Bank Directory >
        • Bank Listing Update
      • Lifetime Service Awards
    • Preferred Service Providers
    • ADVERTISING & SPONSORSHIP OPPORTUNITIES
    • Resources >
      • CBA Legal Hotline
      • CBA Career Center
      • CBA Wellness Solutions
      • April is Community Banking Month
      • Marketing Resources
      • Useful Websites
  • PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT
    • Community Bankers College
    • Programs >
      • Calendar
      • Programs by Functional Category
      • Webinars
      • Banker Regulatory Forum
      • Barret School of Banking
      • Community Bank Leadership Academy
      • Compliance Professionals Package >
        • 2023 Compliance Professionals Package
      • Connect (Convention)
      • Executive Channel
      • HR & Talent Development League
      • WINSPIRE - Women in Banking
    • Resources >
      • Cancellation Policies & Facility Maps
      • Compliance Resources
      • Disaster & Pandemic Support & Preparedness
      • FDIC Regulatory Calendar
      • Financial Literacy
      • Speakers
    • Scholarships/Student Development >
      • Julian & Jan Hester Scholarship
      • McNair Scholarship
      • Walraven Scholarship
      • Rise Up - College Student Development Program
  • PUBLICATIONS
    • Advocacy Update
    • Education Buzz
    • eNewsletter - CBA Today
    • Georgia Communities First Magazine
    • Georgia Financial Directory
    • Innovation Circuit
    • Peachy Posts
    • Swaggin Wagon Adventures
  • ADVOCACY
    • Programs >
      • Clay Shoot
      • TopGolf Tournaments
      • Town Hall Talks
    • Advocacy Fund >
      • T-Shirt Advocacy Fundraiser
      • Corporate Donations
      • Individual Donations
    • Advocacy Update
    • ICBA Plan for Prosperity
    • Locate Your Legislator
    • Priority Legislation SB 157 >
      • SB 157 Survey
    • SBA/PPP Resources >
      • THE CARES ACT & SBA LENDING
      • Paycheck Protection Program
      • PSP & Associate Member Support During Covid-19
    • Silent Auction Items