DAY 22 It was a short day at the Gold Dome today due to the
prediction of a winter storm this afternoon. The Senate and House met for a brief time, but all afternoon committees
were cancelled. The State Offices closed
at noon. In quick action, HB76, the FY16 Budget, was approved by the House Appropriations Committee, the House Rules Committee and will be voted on by the full House. The Senate Appropriation Sub Committees are scheduled to start meeting on Friday to move the budget through the Senate. The House approved budget had few changes from the Governor’s proposed budget. Comparative Summary of House Committee Substitute to HB76,
Fiscal Year Budget 2016 TO SEE THE FULL VERSION OF THE HOUSE TRACKING DOCUMENT, click on this link: http://www.house.ga.gov/budget/Documents/2016_FiscalYear/FY_2016_Tracking_House_Version.pdf The House also passed HB85
as amended. The amendment attached to
the bill would allow alcohol sales for businesses adjoining school property. The House and Senate are schedule to meet for their twenty third
day on Thursday at 11:00 a.m. The start
time is flexible, based on the weather. |