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For Friday’s calendar the committee recorded the motions and seconding for Senate Bills 13, 58, 84, 96, 98 and 154. For the Tuesday calendar the committee moved House Resolution 273 and Senate Bills 42 and 119. Each item was noted on the record as “moved and seconded” and the clerk announced the item as “on” the calendar; the transcript records no opposition voiced on the floor for these calendar motions.

The committee did not record roll-call tallies or named movers and seconders for each motion in the transcript beyond the procedural “moved” and “seconded” prompts. The calendar motions were procedural approvals to send the listed bills or resolutions forward for consideration on the specified legislative days.","mediaType","Video","parentTitle","03.21.25 Rules (House) ","oneSentenceSummary","The committee set calendars for the current legislative day and for the next legislative day, moving a set of bills to the floor; each motion was moved and seconded on the record and recorded as 'on the calendar' with no opposition noted in the transcript.","taxTitle","2025 Legislature Georgia , Georgia","taxId",77688,"location","Georgia","headline","","shortSummary",{"_33":77,"_35":36,"_37":38,"_39":78,"_41":79,"_43":80,"_45":81,"_47":82,"_49":83,"_51":84,"_53":85,"_55":56,"_57":58,"_59":86,"_61":62,"_63":64,"_65":87,"_67":68,"_69":70,"_71":72,"_73":74,"_75":74},6116482,"Legislators consider raising minimum auto-insurance limits after DUI convictions",81,1945000,2026000,"/Search/View?dp=1&key=2732817-0275f32e7d2d8ad2b84793f24c37a40c&start=1945&end=2026","https://assets.pipeline.soar.com/2732817-0275f32e7d2d8ad2b84793f24c37a40c/thumbnail_1945000.jpg","/articles/6116482/Georgia/Legislators-consider-raising-minimum-auto-insurance-limits-after-DUI-convictions","https://secure.pipeline.soar.com/6116482-2824f6e245597c2a7cc680dc2c410679/orig.mp4?Expires=1770279003&Signature=SVceUBRhqu11quyqpEWOQoWZpgh7kEWbWFr3zBIRIxng9q1iaacIYP57hAl-2aUAmdpSJNvINFnnovsuoI7yYf-MFwrVIJNhd9IOlNoujJJp1QtLadjPahsnC5jsgbFJi4eCMXZtRL3sq~a-pZZWYn9~e7xxwaUU6OOxQBAbhkqAlMkOpi0x92wm3XssUuuxnz4kw6GF8pDl--hnUZaEEb7ds~gRB2x~6Lixt6k96XtrrLfD1CI3P3lAj-sWUASJ1JCuJ-jZ6EgcTuz--Dg1W5OFSPbPo0RbsHCeIzr1cEWlwfYL8Zdyh7DcOd4H8v7LcB77bkoZ~nQahOdkLaptfA__&Key-Pair-Id=KUT5TJCACFTXG","The committee heard from the sponsor of Senate Bill 121, which would change minimum auto-liability insurance limits for drivers after DUI convictions. The sponsor said Georgia’s current statutory minimums—described in committee as $25,000/$50,000/$25,000—have not been increased in 14 years and that the bill would require higher limits for convicted drivers.

The sponsor framed the proposal as ensuring insurance levels are more consistent with the value of modern vehicles and with other states’ limits. Committee members asked for context and comparison; the sponsor cited a change in another state’s limits and stressed the public-policy rationale that someone convicted of DUI should carry higher limits than the general minimums. The transcript records no committee vote on the bill in this session.","Senate Bill 121 would increase required liability insurance limits for drivers convicted of driving under the influence; the sponsor said current minimums have not been raised in 14 years and argued higher limits are warranted, while committee members asked for comparative context and rationale.",{"_33":89,"_35":36,"_37":38,"_39":90,"_41":91,"_43":92,"_45":93,"_47":94,"_49":95,"_51":96,"_53":97,"_55":56,"_57":58,"_59":98,"_61":62,"_63":64,"_65":99,"_67":68,"_69":70,"_71":72,"_73":74,"_75":74},6116491,"Bill would clarify open-records requests go to agencies expending public funds, not to contractors",117,1815000,1932000,"/Search/View?dp=1&key=2732817-0275f32e7d2d8ad2b84793f24c37a40c&start=1815&end=1932","https://assets.pipeline.soar.com/2732817-0275f32e7d2d8ad2b84793f24c37a40c/thumbnail_1815000.jpg","/articles/6116491/Georgia/Bill-would-clarify-open-records-requests-go-to-agencies-expending-public-funds-not-to-contractors","https://secure.pipeline.soar.com/6116491-697cf1c32ffaff6c2302d21df785d469/orig.mp4?Expires=1770279003&Signature=IZJXq0Irjg8cbdRu1u9QSt8fDrBgPeDP5f8P7jkO9~MK9u5uwOAZK2BjT7CV2S4XjU5x5oiQ9KCXMHnHYokrxeITg0SdA1im6cI4Usa~xzDuFb41Cm8mcj8qy3ayyKBGH1PT~BDT9d9K5Uu0RPRmeLJcd~Df5lZ2EK0V3OWxCpwW322Ofduv3XXdDth3ACW~28ykCog5sPQ59xkFa63OOOC41XlhI5rGW6-nnHYWogyJyI5ZDTqWXyOZ5hzuXhrQYWXBkARD~2hXg8ORm1ja83ZdOlj9WEg6o15PziNPqmnFaNi9cqjOfQyxtopxkKxJWLndgO7yQ~MTwXOXK8V2tw__&Key-Pair-Id=KUT5TJCACFTXG","The committee considered Senate Bill 12, which clarifies that open-records requests should be directed to the public agency that expends public funds rather than to private contractors performing work for that agency. The sponsor said the measure responds to a recent Georgia Supreme Court ruling involving a contractor working for Georgia Tech and aims to make the legal obligation clearer.

According to the sponsor’s presentation, the bill does not change what records may be requested nor the timelines for agency responses; it instead confirms that the public agency that expends the funds is the proper recipient of a request. The First Amendment Foundation and the Georgia Press Association sought tweaks during the bill’s drafting and, per the sponsor, were neutral after changes. The sponsor also listed business and local government supporters, including the Georgia Chamber of Commerce, Metro Atlanta Chamber, the Association County Commissioners of Georgia (ACCG) and the Georgia Municipal Association (GMA).

The sponsor asked for favorable consideration. No committee vote on the bill was recorded in the transcript.","After a state Supreme Court decision involving a contractor for Georgia Tech, lawmakers reviewed a bill that clarifies open-records requests should be directed to the public agency that expends public funds; sponsors said the change does not alter timelines or types of records available.",{"_33":101,"_35":36,"_37":38,"_39":102,"_41":103,"_43":104,"_45":105,"_47":106,"_49":107,"_51":108,"_53":109,"_55":56,"_57":58,"_59":110,"_61":62,"_63":64,"_65":111,"_67":68,"_69":70,"_71":72,"_73":74,"_75":74},6116496,"Bill would give GTA role tracking agency customer service; lawmakers debate mission scope",352,2011000,2363000,"/Search/View?dp=1&key=2732817-0275f32e7d2d8ad2b84793f24c37a40c&start=2011&end=2363","https://assets.pipeline.soar.com/2732817-0275f32e7d2d8ad2b84793f24c37a40c/thumbnail_2011000.jpg","/articles/6116496/Georgia/Bill-would-give-GTA-role-tracking-agency-customer-service-lawmakers-debate-mission-scope","https://secure.pipeline.soar.com/6116496-602dbc183b8c2e5ffdb86524d95479ac/orig.mp4?Expires=1770279003&Signature=gMgc~-lDA0x3sviwftdxb~9Dfr7io329wLi-~Men7kU2v9Vlq5Xzw3n4~7hc9a~jeG4Clrq-RJR4Rud7qQ~LUDpVRGWCVKI~VJlC0sNURFLLWdFUNFFWHlZZyQhTgHmf~7E6xFicUlspiUQ4IOzY7bHJ~RKHAkGFFSNLDQa8y3GJdjH4EDY3yWYMQbzb80GBBto6HR7grRDdmdgjhKJ0~DdZYPI9rJos58rxtIh~IUa941Ps5L9RarxQb2gGatvobdWnsGH-wMYgFTttnIgKLYxP0lvVMFPmaRvu-s1tdBItBYA0FY65g~ZJaAfxrep-seUvpNmosviBvmumL1UiXA__&Key-Pair-Id=KUT5TJCACFTXG","Committee members reviewed Senate Bill 46, which would direct the Georgia Technology Authority (GTA) to establish service standards across state agencies, collect service metrics and submit annual reports to the governor and legislature.

The sponsor described the proposal as creating a ‘‘quarterback’’ role for GTA to identify best practices, measure agency call handling and hold times, and share automation or staffing improvements with smaller agencies. The sponsor said the intent is to improve constituent service and to do so with minimal added cost to the state; committee discussion noted the bill includes a finance provision for a lead position but no large new appropriation.

Several lawmakers asked whether the bill would change GTA’s statutory mission. One committee member said GTA’s original mission was to purchase and provide technology; the sponsor responded the bill does not change GTA’s core mission but gives it authority to lead on service metrics and resource sharing. Leader Hughley questioned why GTA’s request for more implementation time was not granted; the sponsor said meetings with GTA staff are ongoing and pledged to continue that outreach. Chairman Powell described constituent frustration with agency phone and service experiences and asked whether the bill intended to ‘‘get into the weeds’’ of service levels; the sponsor replied that the purpose is to identify where customers are not being served and to push for improvements, including after-hours options.

Supporters said the requirement for an annual report to the legislature and governor would create needed oversight, while others warned the scope could push GTA beyond its historical role and asked the sponsor to consider phased implementation or additional time for rollout. No committee vote on the bill was recorded in the transcript.","Senate Bill 46 would charge the Georgia Technology Authority with setting service standards and reporting on state agencies’ customer service; lawmakers questioned whether the agency’s mission would be expanded and pressed for implementation timing.",{"_33":113,"_35":36,"_37":38,"_39":114,"_41":115,"_43":116,"_45":117,"_47":118,"_49":119,"_51":120,"_53":121,"_55":56,"_57":58,"_59":122,"_61":62,"_63":64,"_65":123,"_67":68,"_69":70,"_71":72,"_73":74,"_75":74},6116500,"Panel debates 'red tape' rollback bill; questions on agency capacity",336,1342000,1678000,"/Search/View?dp=1&key=2732817-0275f32e7d2d8ad2b84793f24c37a40c&start=1342&end=1678","https://assets.pipeline.soar.com/2732817-0275f32e7d2d8ad2b84793f24c37a40c/thumbnail_1342000.jpg","/articles/6116500/Georgia/Panel-debates-red-tape-rollback-bill-questions-on-agency-capacity","https://secure.pipeline.soar.com/6116500-d06367b1c470cea39c07b27a3722de34/orig.mp4?Expires=1770279003&Signature=SPjY32ZbTd1-~p8otFrNGNkon3GUkczgoTFyDOIFn1aTSA5Bbpyk2HfZCJlFChbRhnjXb0br1BBg2cUj4doL7Yb5b19U1j5htjJ2VNMNJLhXTNFEzwUswmU7604-nNjGBedB-K407lHeB4wDvuvlaZgr~3UnnMPWJMTas7i4G~PEv9hebS9l95dcnCyw7pUnV~IpHhe9d7162Yhq2L-26Ocl8uy06xRH8CNTAD5OOAW7ASCFujlywFKq~CixKz7nSLrtcyWFN9u3hGzS5qJ3fO71fLzdmU9yfnu9MscC9nRgcuMIDHSUQdxVeiwZNG6IO~eHl6Gnhi85NtQyA-1I6A__&Key-Pair-Id=KUT5TJCACFTXG","A committee heard testimony on Senate Bill 28 on a measure described by its presenter as the lieutenant governor’s “red tape rollback” bill, which would require periodic reviews of state agency rules and create new small-business and economic-impact analyses.

The bill would expand the state’s small-business definition in the measure from firms of 100 or fewer employees to firms of 300 or fewer, require a “small business impact analysis,” and create an economic impact threshold for larger rules described in committee as those expected to cost $3,000,000 or more and therefore subject to ratification by the General Assembly. The measure would also put agencies on a four-year cycle to review rules and determine whether they remain necessary and are the least burdensome means to achieve their purpose. The presenter told the committee “we’re ultimately incentivizing the deregulation in government” as the bill’s purpose.

Representative Evans asked whether a fiscal note accompanies the bill and whether the review process would impose new costs on agencies; the presenter replied there is no fiscal note and said the sponsor expects agencies to accomplish the work with existing staffing. Committee members pressed the point: Kim Williamson raised the Department of Banking and Finance as an example of an agency whose core mission is regulation and asked how the bill would affect such regulators.

Supporters framed the bill as a routine ‘‘spring cleaning’’ of rules and as a mechanism to lower compliance burdens on Georgia businesses. Critics and questioners sought explicit assurances about agency capacity and whether appropriations or state resources would be needed to perform the analyses and periodic reviews. The presenter said the bill has been discussed with agencies and that none has raised an insurmountable objection but acknowledged the process could be tweaked if implementation proves difficult.

No formal vote on Senate Bill 28 was recorded in the committee transcript.

The bill’s text, threshold amounts and definitions in committee were discussed as written in bill drafts; if enacted, the bill would change how agencies evaluate and retain rules but would not itself appropriate new funding, according to the discussion recorded in committee.","Lawmakers discussed Senate Bill 28, a lieutenant governor-backed measure that would require regular agency reviews and impose new impact analyses aimed at reducing regulatory burdens on businesses; members asked whether agencies have the staffing or funding to carry out the work.","actionData","errors"]

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