§ 28-3-22. Duties When Both Branches of the General Assembly Meet in Single Chamber
When there is a meeting of both branches of the General Assembly in one chamber, the Secretary of the Senate and the Clerk of the House of Representatives shall be present and join in the discharge of the duties required, and each shall enter the proceedings in the journal of his respective house. History. Orig. […]
§ 28-5-2. Fiscal Notes for Bills Changing Compensation
The chairman of any committee of either house of the General Assembly shall request the state auditor to prepare and furnish a fiscal note for each bill referred to such committee which would change the compensation or allowances of any elected or appointed state official, officer, or department or agency head. This Code section shall […]
§ 28-3-23. Compensation, Expenses, and Allowances; Travel Expenses
The Secretary of the Senate shall receive such compensation, expenses, and allowances as shall be provided by resolution of the Senate; and the Clerk of the House of Representatives shall receive such compensation, expenses, and allowances as shall be provided by resolution of the House of Representatives. The Secretary of the Senate and the Clerk […]
§ 28-5-3. Recording of Votes on Bills or Resolutions Fixing Compensation or Allowances of Officials
The “ayes” and “nays” shall be recorded upon each and every vote taken by each house of the General Assembly on any bill or resolution fixing the compensation or allowances of any official except county and municipal officials. History. Ga. L. 1974, p. 476, § 1. Cross references. Manner of enactment of laws by General […]
§ 28-3-24. Procedure for Distributing Bills, Resolutions, and Other Documents; Fees
The Legislative Services Committee shall provide a procedure for the distribution by the Secretary of the Senate and the Clerk of the House of Representatives of bills, resolutions, calendars, status sheets, and other documents. Such procedure may be changed from time to time by the committee and may include a schedule or schedules of fees […]
§ 28-5-4. Consideration of General Appropriations Bill
The general appropriations bill shall be referred by the Speaker to the Appropriations Committee of the House of Representatives. In the event such bill is reported out of the Appropriations Committee as “do pass by substitute” or “do pass as amended,” neither the committee of the whole nor the House of Representatives shall consider the […]
§ 28-3-24.1. Public Distribution of Legislative Information in Electronic Format
It is the policy of the General Assembly that legislative information concerning the activities of the General Assembly may be made readily and widely available in electronic format on a timely basis. The Secretary of the Senate and the Clerk of the House of Representatives may provide legislative information in electronic format to the GeorgiaNet […]
§ 28-3-24.2. “Official Written Communication” Defined; Electronic Format and Requirements
As used in this Code section, the term “official written communication” means any report, notice, or other written correspondence required by the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, as now or hereafter amended, to be provided to officers, members, or employees of the General Assembly. It is the policy of the General Assembly that whenever an […]
§ 28-1-12. Election of State Officers for Whom Manner and Time of Election Not Provided
Every state officer whose election is not otherwise provided for shall be elected by the General Assembly in the same manner and at the same time as other officers are elected by the General Assembly. History. Orig. Code 1863, § 1284; Code 1868, § 1365; Code 1873, § 1340; Code 1882, § 1340; Civil Code […]
§ 28-1-13. Eligibility of Elected County or Municipal Officials for Membership in General Assembly
No elected county or municipal official shall be eligible to serve as a member of the General Assembly. History. Ga. L. 1977, p. 683, § 1.