A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Article 9 of Chapter 4 of Title 49 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to temporary assistance for needy families, so as to revise the definition of "cash assistance"; to increase access to benefits; to increase the lifetime maximum for benefits; to provide that assets are disregarded in determining eligibility; to repeal the drug felony ban for eligibility; to repeal the family cap on benefits; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.
Sen. Doc Rhett
Sponsored bills
A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Chapter 5 of Title 50 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to the Department of Administrative Services, so as to provide for definitions; to provide for the certification of certain business enterprises as socially and economically disadvantaged business enterprises or women owned business enterprises; to provide for clarification and expansion of the supplier diversity programs of the Department of Administrative Services; to provide for rules and regulations; to provide for lists of certified business enterprises; to authorize certain sole source contracts; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.
A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Chapter 1 of Title 28 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to general provisions for the General Assembly, so as to require the Office of Legislative Counsel to prepare demographic notes for certain proposed legislation that outline the potential effects of such legislation on disparities within the state; to provide for procedures and limitations regarding such notes; to require the legislative counsel to establish and report additional procedures; to require cooperation by state departments, agencies, and institutions; to authorize the use of funds for training; to provide for legislative findings and declarations; to provide for definitions; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.
A RESOLUTION supporting efforts to invest in a statewide clean energy transition; and for other purposes.
A RESOLUTION congratulating and commending Y. Dyan Matthews for receiving the 2022 Yellow Rose Nikki T. Randall Servant Leader Award; and for other purposes.
A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Article 2 of Chapter 13 of Title 45 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to powers and duties of the Secretary of State, so as to establish the Department of Natural Resources Ombudsman office and the position of manager of said office; to provide powers and duties of said office and manager; to provide definitions; to require cooperation from the Secretary of State and Department of Natural Resources; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.
A RESOLUTION urging the Public Service Commission to pursue actions that would prohibit the continued collection of the Vogtle surcharge resulting in immediate financial relief to current ratepayers; and for other purposes.
A RESOLUTION recognizing March 11, 2022, as Child Rescue Crusade Day at the state capitol; and for other purposes.
A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Article 2 of Chapter 2 of Title 46 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to the general jurisdiction, powers, and duties of the Public Service Commission, so as to repeal certain provisions allowing for the recovery of financing costs for the construction of nuclear generation plants from Georgia's electric service customers; to provide for a short title; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.
A RESOLUTION amending the Rules of the Senate; and for other purposes.