Advocacy Update

Staff Report From Georgia CEO Wednesday, May 29th, 2024 Before the enactment of SB 157 on May 2, 2019, Georgia's community banks faced a...

ICBA issues new guide for members on check fraud Read the Guide*Reminder you will need to create an ICBA login to access the guide ICBA released a...

These aren't just ordinary golf outings - they're a unique blend of networking, competition, and fun, all in support of CBA's Advocacy Fund. As the...

General Assembly Adjourns Sine Die The House and Senate adjourned just before 1am Friday morning, concluding the 2024 session in their usual...

Mischief and Mayhem With the 2024 edition of the Georgia General Assembly nearing an end, activity under the Gold Dome is busier than ever. The...

Five Days Remain As is typical following Crossover Day, this week saw limited action on the floor while committees were seemingly active around...

On the surface, the legislative process sounds relatively simple: identify a need, introduce legislation, debate it, and call the vote, then send it...

Budget Process and Delays Oldtimers at the Gold Dome will remember when Crossover Day was set for the 35th legislative day. It was then moved...

Trading One Chaotic Environment for Another February 29 was Crossover Day, the deadline for bills to be adopted by their authoring chamber. The...

Cramming Before the Midterm With the first big “test” of the year set for next Thursday, February 29, the House and Senate were...

Race to Crossover The General Assembly was active each day this week. House and Senate committees convened for over 100 meetings to consider...

Tax Credit Legislation Unveiled After a prolonged study of the state’s various tax credits, legislative leaders unveiled HB 1181 on...