You all are rock stars! This meeting was nothing short of impressive and very productive. I always like to review what was discussed (not minutes) and open opportunity for each committee member to add to the follow up discussion. Please add to what I've provided, I am sure I left something out. 

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. 

 

 

 

 

 

 

HB 483

Status History

Date	Status
02/20/2025	House Second Readers
02/19/2025	House First Readers
02/18/2025	House Hopper

Committee Members: Latest update!

We have so far received replies from GA Representatives on their support

Chas Cannon; District 172 sends his support of 100%
Leesa Hagan; District 156 sends her support

I am sure others will reply once their emails are combed through.

Status

Spectrum: Bipartisan Bill
Status: Introduced on February 18 2025 - 25% progression
Action: 2025-02-20 - House Second Readers
Pending: House Judiciary - Non-Civil Committee
Hearing: Feb 25 @ 1:30 pm in 132 CAP
Text: Latest bill text (Introduced) [PDF]