Legislative Update Podcast
May 15, 2024
The 2024 Spring Meeting was packed with informative sessions and great bonding moments among our member community.
One of the crowd favorite sessions was hosted by Brittney and Clay as they recorded a live episode of the podcast. They covered the entire 2024 Legislative Session, took questions from the audience, and had a great time.
Don't miss the 2024 Final Legislative Report. It's a breakdown of the bills we followed during the session and their final status. Click the button above to read it.
Also, since only those in attendance were eligible to answer the trivia question we've edited it from the episode, but just so you don't feel left out: Georgia's state flower is the Cherokee Rose.
March 25, 2024
We're four days from the Session's end, but Brittney and Clay are relentless in their coverage. On today's episode we have a pair of deep dives on two topics we've been following for weeks, before a sprint to the finish, covering seven bills (and one resolution) in just over four minutes. You won't find that sort of efficiency anywhere else.
Don't forget to check out the bill tracker to see breakdowns of each of these bills and every other piece we've been tracking since January.
In this episode:
00:00-02:22: Opening, HB 1172 & SB 542 – Public Trust Doctrine
02:22-05:33: HB 1371 – Premises Liability
05:33-06:15: Preparing for the big bill update
06:15-06:50: HB 1162 – IRS Conformity bill
06:50-07:05: HB 1312 – Resetting the PSC Election Schedule
07:05-07:22: HB 1240 – Commercial Transaction Statutes
07:22-07:31: SB 426 – Direct Action in Motor Carrier Cases
07:31-08:43: SB 362 – Tax Credits and Labor Unions
08:43-08:54: HB 1015 – Lowering personal tax rate
08:54-09:07: HB 1023 – Aligning personal and business tax rates
09:07-10:26: HR 1554 – Study committee for navigable streams
10:26-11:12: Spring Meeting Reminder
11:12-13:22: Trivia and Closing
March 18, 2024
The Session is nearing an end, but Brittney and Clay are here with the analysis you need all the way through Sine Die. Join us this week as they give updates on pieces that are closing in on the finish line, making a comeback, or leaving the playing field entirely. Plus, we'll hear Brittney's reaction to an interesting day at the Capitol, and give a shout out to a dear friend of GAM, Labor Commissioner Bruce Thompson.
In this episode:
00:00-05:38 – Opening, Taxes – Carry forwards and review of Credits and Exemptions
05:38-07:06 – Water Rights - Public Trust Doctrine
07:06-10:12 – PSC Elections – Legislation
10:12-11:29 – Qualifying Day follow-up
11:29-14:52 – House / Senate Dynamic - remembering former Speaker Ralston
14:52-15:19 – Spring Meeting Reminder
15:19-16:17 – Support for friend of GAM, Commissioner Bruce Thompson
16:17-18:54 – Trivia and Closing
March 11, 2024
It's qualifying season at the Capitol, and GAM is bringing you two of the most qualified people to discuss it: Brittney Hull and Clay Jones. We'll hear about who's in and who's out for 2024 campaigning (biggest surprise: all the Public Service Commissioners are out), get an update on the bills being monitored by GAM, and another intriguing trivia question from Clay.
In this episode:
00:00-03:34 - Opening, Qualifying Day, turnover at the Capitol
03:34-05:56 - PSC elections (or lack thereof)
05:56-07:57 - House vs. Senate budget bills
07:57-09:15 - HB 1181, tax bills update
09:15-10:12 - Public Trust Doctrine, water rights
10:12-12:25 - Premise liability
12:25-14:04 - Upcoming GAM events
14:04-16:02 - Trivia and closing
March 5, 2024
The dust has settled, so Brittney and Clay are here to give us the recap of a surprisingly calm Crossover Day (at least by Crossover Day standards). We'll also get a PSC update as we prepare for Sine Die, which is just 23 days away!
IN THIS EPISODE:
00:00-02:37 - Opening / Crossover Day
02:37-04:54 - HB 1371 - Premises liability
04:54-06:57 - SB 542 - Public trust doctrine and water rights
06:57-08:33 - HB 1023 - Corporate income tax
08:33-11:12 - SB 457 - Consumers Utility Council
11:12-14:44 - PSC Update
14:44-16:02 - Trivia
16:02-16:52 - Spring Meeting reminder / Closing
February 26, 2024
We've almost made it to crossover day and the Session is on the downhill slope!
In this week's episode Brittney and Clay give us updates on a few bills we've been watching, as well as some fresh legislation that is moving forward. And we'll hear about the big week happening across the street at the PSC.
Also mentioned is the big impact made by our members, specifically those on our Policy Councils. Our Policy Councils are refocused and engaging on some of the biggest issues in manufacturing: Energy, Environmental Quality, Legislation and Public Policy, and Tax. More Councils are planned in the coming months. If you would like to get plugged in and share you expertise with GAM, let us know: info@gamfg.org.
IN THIS EPISODE:
00:00-01:51 – Crossover Day!
01:51-04:00 – House Bill 1172 / Senate Bill 542 - Public Trust Doctrine / water
04:00-06:18 – House Bill 1181 - Taxes - carryover periods
06:18-07:28 – House Bill 1023 - aligning the corporate income tax rate with the personal rate
07:28-10:11 – Tort Reform bills
10:11-11:53 – PSC - IRP Update hearings coming up
11:53-12:39 – GAM Spring Meeting
12:39-14:35 – Trivia and Closing
February 19, 2024
Brittney and Clay are back! Every day they're plugged in at the Capitol, the PSC, and with members to share the needs of manufacturers with decision makers in our state. This week we have more information on the tax implications of HB 1181, the questions we posed on HB 1169, new Rules Committee Chair Butch Parish, and a look ahead to election qualifying, which happens next month.
Plus Clay gives us an update from the PSC and a new trivia question.
IN THIS EPISODE:
00:00-00:54 - Opening
00:54-04:00 - HB 1181
04:00-05:33 - HB 1169
05:33-06:42 - Chairman Butch Parish
06:42-08:22 - 2024 Election Qualifying
08:22-09:20 - IRP Update
09:20-10:26 - Upcoming Events
10:26-12:29 - Trivia!
12:29-12:50 - Closing
February 12, 2024
A special day has finally arrived, and that calls for a special episode! We're still two days away Valentine's, and The-day-after-the-Super-Bowl isn't a national holiday (yet). No, it's Joint Tax Credit Review Panel release day!
Brittney and Clay bring you the latest news on an issue we've advocated on, and intently followed, since last summer. GAM members and staff have been visible and vocal on behalf of manufacturing, and we now have a vital update in today's special episode.
We've also got some Super Bowl predictions that we recorded ahead of time (we did pretty well), and a chance for you to win a prize with Clay's trivia question.
Plus, another update to the 2024 Session bill tracker to keep you in the know.
Thanks for listening!
IN THIS EPISODE:
00:00-07:08 - Tax Credit Review Panel Update!
07:08-08:46 - Super Bowl Predictions
08:46-09:57 - Trivia
09:57-10:28 - Closing
February 5, 2024
On this episode of the Legislative Update, Brittney and Clay open the show with a remembrance of House Rules Chairman Richard Smith.
They discuss the "foreign adversaries" bills and what they could mean to our industry, how tort reform is being pursed in this session, and the ongoing saga of the Joint Tax Credit Review Panel (with a little Capitol rumor thrown in just to keep things interesting).
We get the rollout of Speaker Burns' tax package, some new legislation on labor unions, and an update on Vogtle Unit 4, before closing out with another fun trivia question from Clay.
We've also updated the 2024 Session bill tracker, so make sure you stay up-to-date on the legislation impacting manufacturing.
IN THIS EPISODE:
00:00-01:35 – The passing of House Rules Chairman Richard Smith
01:35-05:24 – SB 420 / HB 1093 - Limits on land purchases by "foreign adversaries"
05:24-10:00 – Tort bills - SB 426, SB 427, SB 431
10:00-11:34 – Joint Tax Credit Review Panel and Imminent Legislation (Plus Capital Rumor)
11:34-12:45 – Speaker Jon Burns - Tax Package
12:45-15:40 – SB 362 - Labor unions and restrictions on economic incentives
15:40-17:27 – Plant Vogtle Unit 4 Delay
17:27-19:05 – Trivia time! and announcements
January 30, 2024
Brittney Hull, GAM's VP of Government Affairs, and Clay Jones, our VP and General Counsel, return with another episode of the GAM Legislative Update podcast.
The Session is just getting into full swing, but the House and Senate are already behind schedule, and there are bills up and down the list that will impact our industry. Brittney and Clay are here to bring clarity with their usual brand of optimism, humor, and support for our members.
Today we are also releasing our bill tracker. This continuously evolving document allows our members to stay in-the-know on the legislation that is most strongly impacting our industry.
Don't forget to stick around for this week's trivia question, which we promise is easier than last week's.
IN THIS EPISODE:
00:00-01:06: Intro
01:06-03:21: Senate Bill 366 - Codifying Semi-Annual Tax Credit Review
04:44-05:45: House Bill 1023 - Aligning State Corporate Income Tax Rate with Personal Income Tax Rate
05:45-09:05: House Bill 926 - Certificate of Good Standing - Second-Chance Hiring
09:05-10:51: EPD Legislation - Municipal Landfill Certification
10:51-15:08: Tort Reform Bills - Direct Action, Seat Belts, Premises Liability
15:08-16:54: Tax Credit Review Panel Report - "Update"
16:54-17:55: Georgia Power IRP Update Case - Georgia PSC
17:55-18:26: GAM Policy Councils
18:26-20:16: Capitol Rumors - Sports Betting
20:16-21:10: GAM Events Update: Spring Meeting and SFI Tour
21:10-23:08: Trivia Time!
23:08-24:13: Closing; The Passing of a Legend and DGD
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January 16, 2024
We are excited to bring you the first of many GAM Legislative Update podcasts. Throughout the 2024 legislative session we'll be giving you the latest from the Gold Dome, the Public Service Commission (PSC), and discussions happening throughout the state.
This member-exclusive episode will give you an idea of what's in store for the 2024 session with a breakdown of some of the most important topics from Brittney Hull, GAM's VP of Government Affairs, and Clay Jones, our VP and General Counsel.
IN THIS EPISODE:
00:55-01:54 - The Legislative Biennial
01:54-05:22 - 2024 Session schedule and breakdown
05:22-08:53 - Tax Credit Review Panel
08:53-12:14 - Tort reform
12:14-13:57 - Electric grid capacity
13:57-17:52 - Governor's budget priorities
17:52-19:35 - Georgia Power integrated resource plan
19:35-23:20 - Trivia time!