Gold Dome Download

February 21, 2024

Today, we wish you a very happy kickoff to the 2024 election cycle in Georgia! Early voting is now underway for the March 12th presidential primary. It will run for three weeks, now through March 8th. If you plan on voting in this election by mail, you must request your absentee ballot by March 1st. You can look up your early voting location and hours - or request an absentee ballot - by visiting mvp.sos.ga.gov.

Now on to your regularly scheduled programming: in this week's edition of the Gold Dome Download, we recap a few major immigration, elections, and economic initiatives passed by the General Assembly last week. We've now reached the point in session where most bills are being debated and amended in committee - but with Crossover Day fast approaching, you can expect to see some significant movement in the coming weeks.

The Legislative Lowdown

Have you seen the latest Legislative Lowdown? Get all the highlights from last week at the Gold Dome in less than a minute. Click HERE or on the image below to watch!

Legislation on the Move

Economy

Senate Bill 340

About: Tax exemptions for gun safety accessories

Sponsor: Senator Kay Kirkpatrick

To read the bill, CLICK HERE.

Status: Passed the Senate

Elections

Senate Bill 212

About: A bill to end probate court activities and duties relating to elections

Sponsor: Senator Max Burns

To read the bill, CLICK HERE.

Status: Passed the Senate

House Bill 977

About: A bill to expand the number of risk-limiting audits

Sponsor: Representative John LaHood

To read the bill, CLICK HERE.

Status: Passed the House

Public Safety

Senate Resolution 543

About: A resolution to support increased border security 

Sponsor: Senator Steve Gooch

To read the resolution, CLICK HERE.

Status: Passed

House Resolution 1019

About: A resolution to support increased border security 

Sponsor: Representative Steven Sainz

To read the resolution, CLICK HERE.

Status: Passed

Legislator Spotlight

Senator Steve Gooch (SD-51)

Senator Steve Gooch serves as the Senate Majority Leader. He represents the 51st Senate District of Georgia, including his hometown of Dahlonega. He is a member of the Appropriations, Finance, Redistricting, Regulated Industries & Utilities, Transportation, and Administrative Affairs Committees. Last week, his resolution to support increased security at the border passed.

To learn more about Senator Gooch, CLICK HERE.

Greater Georgia Update

We're less than one week away from our free event, The New Conservative Coalition: Black Leaders of Georgia. Join us as we hear from State Rep. Mesha Mainor, Albany City Commissioner Jalen Johnson, Let's Win for America Chairman Kelvin King, Blexit State Director Micahelah Montgomery, and emcee former State Rep. Melvin Everson. Space is limited, so CLICK HERE to secure your spot today!

Find your Legislators

Did you know you can look up your state senator and state representative on the My Voter Page? Visit www.mvp.sos.ga.gov to find out who represents you at the State Capitol - and while you're there, double-check your voter registration to make sure it's up to date!

What We're Reading

AJC - Kelly Loeffler: Judge should remove Fani Willis, voters should reject her

Fox 5 - Whistleblowers in Fulton County DA Fani Willis' office reportedly eager to testify

Capitol Beat - Major changes looming for Georgia’s film tax credit

AJC - Timeline of allegations against Fulton DA Fani Willis

AP - Georgia to use $10 million in federal money to put literacy coaches in low-performing schools

11 Alive - Early voting starts Monday in Georgia for presidential primaries

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