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Judiciary Committee (Georgia Senate)

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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.

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Scope and jurisdiction

The Senate Judiciary Committee has jurisdiction over matters of civil liberties, governmental information, and constitutional amendments. The Judiciary Committee receives direct support from the Special Judiciary Committee in fulfilling its obligations.

Members

As of 2014, 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

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    Judiciary Committee (Georgia Senate) Wikipedia
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