Please send your Senators your support of Letters. I heard from the Lobbyist on Friday afternoon. They are gearing up to read HB on the floor of the Senate for Debate. WE need our Senators to hear from us this week. I've provided a draft letter for you to use in contacting your Senator for support. PLEASE use it... This is our TIME!!!

Support letter HB 483 2026.docx

There are a few things to consider moving forward after HB 483.

1. A Day at the GA Capitol

2. Seek a proclamation recognizing October as Code Enforcement Professionals Month.

3. Meet with Lobbyists and seek guidance on pursuing legislation that benefits the profession of code enforcement.

Topics Covered:

Legislative Time Line: Mac will work to get the committee an outline for Legislative process and making a path for our legislative proposal to move through the Capital. 

Legislative Proposal Edits: The committee took a collective review and recommended clerical edits to improve the proposal as a professional document. Mac, and Angel will complete a full review of the proposal before sending out to committee and have it ready for the Conference introduction. 

Letter of Request for Support and Leadership: The committee reviewed and edited a draft letter to be used when seeking support, and leadership aid from target audience(s). 

Invitation to Prospective Sponsors & Supporters and (Legislative Budget Request): Wally, will work with Allen Robertson, to set a meeting (luncheon or dinner) with respected leaders (seeking support and sponsorship). Wayne and Angel will request a budget for legislative committee activities to gain momentum and support.

Prospective Sponsors (Legislators, Senators, & State Agencies): Team listed potential legislative leaders who we can communicate with. Discussed possibly invitation to DNR, Dept. of AG, POST, BOAG, and others. 

Rally up with Education Committee: Meet & Greet function to collaborate with members of the Education Committee to set a Code Enforcement Day at the Capital, Legislative Brochure, and Brochure promoting GACE. Meet & Greet September 24, 2024, Room 324, at 7:00PM.

Data Collection of Specific Information: Team discussed ways to capture the following data: 

1. Number of Code Enforcement Professionals serving local communities throughout Georgia.

2. Incident reporting of our membership (Document at registration that has a QR Code to a survey and ability to fill out the form.