Judiciary Committee (Georgia Senate)
The Senate Judiciary Committee is a nine-member legislative body consisting of a chairman, a vice-chairman, a secretary, and six members. The Committee operates under a Senate mandate to consider all legislative acts that affect the judicial process dealing with civil procedures and practices throughout the state.[1]
Scope and jurisdiction
The Senate Judiciary Committee has jurisdiction over matters of civil liberties, governmental information, and constitutional amendments.[1] The Judiciary Committee receives direct support from the Special Judiciary Committee in fulfilling its obligations.[2]
Members
As of 2014,[1] the members of the Senate Judiciary Committee are:
- Joshua McKoon, chairman
- John Crosby, vice chairman
- Charlie Bethel, secretary
- Jason Carter, member
- Bill Cowsert, member
- Vincent Fort, member
- William T. Ligon, Jr., member
- Jesse Stone, member
- Lindsey Tippins, member
See also
References
- 1 2 3 Senate Judiciary. senate.ga.gov. Retrieved June 14, 2013.
- ↑ Senate Special Judiciary. senate.ga.gov. Retrieved June, 15 2013.
External links
- Legis.ga.gov. Welcome to the Georgia General Assembly. Home page. Retrieved June 10, 2013.
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