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. 1 2 3 Senate Judiciary. senate.ga.gov. Retrieved June 14, 2013.
  2. Senate Special Judiciary. senate.ga.gov. Retrieved June, 15 2013.


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