With the Georgia General Assembling gaveling in the beginning of the 2018 session this morning, Lt. Governor Casey Cagle and the Senate Committee on Assignments have announced new appointments and standing committee chairs.
“Georgians should have great confidence that these senators will utilize their leadership roles to positively shape public policy and advance our entire state forward,” said Lt. Gov. Cagle. “I am confident our new chairs and members will bring insight to matters that come before their committees, building on Georgia’s status as the number one state for business and enhancing our unrivaled quality of life.”
Sen. John Albers (R – Roswell) was appointed to serve as chairman of the Senate Public Safety Committee. He will also serve as vice-chairman of the Senate Finance and the Regulated Industries and Utilities Committees, as a member of the Senate Appropriations Committee and as an ex-officio of the Rules and State and Local Governmental Operations committees.
“Today, more than ever before, it is imperative we address the needs of those who serve in the public safety sector,” Albers said. “These brave men and women put their lives on the line every day for us and we must do all we can to support their efforts and commitments to keeping us all safe. I look forward to working with my fellow committee members, the public safety community and all interested parties on legislation that will improve retention and recruitment for officials, while also addressing infrastructure and policy needs.”
Sen. Matt Brass (R-Newnan) will serve as chair of the Senate Reapportionment and Redistricting Committee, and Sen. Ben Watson (R-Savannah) will serve as chair of the Senate Veterans, Military, and Homeland Security Committee.
Other appointments include:
Sen. Frank Ginn (R- Danielsville) will serve as chair of the Senate Regulated Industries and Utilities Committee.
Sen. Tyler Harper (R-Ocilla) will serve as chair of the Senate Natural Resources and the Environment Committee.
Sen. Greg Kirk (R-Americus) will serve as chair of the Senate State and Local Governmental Operations Committee.
The Senate Committee on Assignments has also announced committee assignments for members of the 154th Georgia General Assembly:
Senator David Lucas (D-Macon) will serve as a member of the Appropriations Committee.
Senator Michael ‘Doc’ Rhett (D-Marietta) will serve as a member of the Judiciary Committee.
Senator Jennifer Jordan (D) will serve as a member of the Banking and Financial Institutions Committee; Government Oversight Committee; Science and Technology Committee; Special
Judiciary Committee; Reapportionment and Redistricting Committee, and the Interstate Cooperation Committee.
Senator Nikema Williams (D-Atlanta) will serve as a member of the Economic Development Committee; Retirement Committee; State and Local Governmental Operations Committee; the Special Judiciary Committee, Urban Affairs, and MARTOC.
