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

• List of state government committees (Georgia)

References

External links

• Legis.ga.gov. Welcome to the Georgia General Assembly. Home page. Retrieved June 10, 2013.

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