Please click the image above to view a short update on the session from Rep. John Burns (R-Newington), House Majority Leader and GFA Landowner Member. GFA Members and Forestry Advocates:
Capitol Forestry Report | Week 10
With only two legislative days left in this year’s session, any bill with a chance of getting to the Governor’s desk is out of Committee and awaiting action by the
Capitol Forestry Report | Week Nine
The pace of legislation at the Capitol slowed considerably this week as both chambers of the Legislature considered bills more closely after the recent flurry of activity. Of importance to
Capitol Forestry Report | Week Eight
Please click the image above to view a short update on the session from Rep. Chad Nimmer (R-Blackshear), a GFA member with Pierce Timber and a member of the Governor’s
Capitol Forestry Report | Week Seven
Activity was brisk this week at the Capitol as legislation moved through both chambers prior to Legislative Day 30 (Monday, Feb. 29), the last day for bills to “crossover” from
Capitol Forestry Report | Week Six
The pace of action has picked up at the Capitol during week 6 of the legislative session. Bills started moving into and out of committees as we approach legislative day
Capitol Forestry Report | Week Five
The Legislative Landscape The Georgia General Assembly completed legislative day 20 yesterday. The pace of the session has accelerated leading up to legislative day 30, Crossover Day – the critical
Capitol Forestry Report | Week Four
Forestry Day at the Capitol a Success Georgia Forestry Association members swarmed the halls of the Capitol on Wed., Feb 3, to meet with their respective House and Senate members.
Capitol Forestry Report | Week Three
Legislative Landscape This Thursday, Jan. 28, marked legislative day 12 for the Georgia General Assembly with 28 legislative days till sine die on March 24. Budget hearings have taken up