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The chamber dispensed with the reading of the journal and then confirmed the journal. The secretary announced first readings and references for multiple Senate bills and resolutions, including Senate Bill 18, Senate Bill 19, Senate Bill 20 and Senate Resolution 23; the secretary also announced Senate Resolution 7 for second reading.

A resolution on the consent calendar was adopted without objection. Later, the majority leader moved that the Senate stand adjourned pursuant to SR 6 until 10 a.m. on Jan. 27; the motion carried and the Senate adjourned.

Details and outcomes

- Dispense with reading of the journal: motion made from the floor and the chair stated \"the reading of the journal is dispensed with.\" Outcome: confirmed.

- Journal confirmed: chair stated the journal is confirmed.

- First readings announced: Senate Bill 18 (by Senator Alberts and others), Senate Bill 19 (by Senator Lucas and others), Senate Bill 20 (by Senator Kirkpatrick and others). Texts and committee referrals were announced for first reading; further details were not specified on the floor.

- Senate Resolution 23 (by Senator Kouser and others): read and described as applying to the U.S. Congress to call a convention under Article V of the U.S. Constitution limited to proposing term limits for U.S. House and Senate members.

- Senate Resolution 7 (by Senator Dolezal): announced for second reading; described as dedicating certain portions of the state highway system.

- Consent-calendar resolution: adopted without objection; the floor transcript did not specify the resolution number.

- Adjournment: Majority leader moved adjournment pursuant to SR 6 until 10 a.m. on Jan. 27; the motion carried.

Why it matters: Several bills and a resolution were formally introduced and given first reading, starting their committee-referral process. The consent-calendar adoption and adjournment are routine but formally recorded steps that set the chamber’s business schedule.","mediaType","Video","parentTitle","Legislative Day 5 | 2025 Legislative Session | 01/17/2025","oneSentenceSummary","During the opening session the Senate dispensed with and confirmed the journal, announced first readings for several Senate bills and resolutions, adopted a consent-calendar resolution and approved adjournment until Jan. 27 under SR 6.","taxTitle","SENATE, Committees, Legislative, Georgia","taxId",17658,"location","Georgia","headline","","shortSummary",{"_33":77,"_35":36,"_37":38,"_39":78,"_41":79,"_43":80,"_45":81,"_47":82,"_49":83,"_51":84,"_53":85,"_55":56,"_57":58,"_59":86,"_61":62,"_63":64,"_65":87,"_67":68,"_69":70,"_71":72,"_73":74,"_75":74},6380723,"Senator celebrates Hartsfield–Jackson Atlanta International Airport centennial and economic role",86,2679655,2766610,"/Search/View?dp=1&key=2129929-97a05317962619b28f73df88510f12a6&start=2679&end=2766","https://assets.pipeline.soar.com/2129929-97a05317962619b28f73df88510f12a6/thumbnail_2679655.jpg","/articles/6380723/Georgia/Senator-celebrates-HartsfieldJackson-Atlanta-International-Airport-centennial-and-economic-role","https://secure.pipeline.soar.com/6380723-30c4539d926532541e109dcc72321b7b/orig.mp4?Expires=1771032398&Signature=SKoB0FRM9eB95Q21sD9iCeEdAd1PNiQ41yzhFfKs4UeWhIahba10gVjAmHch2S0~j~lfl7uy3lLFUML5ODiJZWdnO5UFRPA4QZzJLlhl0wyNshkc40pq20R1riX-AxYTJLYPw6IfOE4yBReSfAOUxvDRpDGQhjhz~S-AlRH8JM4Sz~wSMUqlv9wjtRsATLvbwH-7pEsTMDc8eTB8vCzpoOGIahCbj2oG6G82BIZB1XFoMjSUBrMPmV1G0gmvaBf5Mw5dGO-2GRB8xZCO-CMat4OYfa-aDX9CcASRnzGl5lp4uIgOWt-nhO7t8aYE4kdg4x0uks00tYJtDfV7z5~g1w__&Key-Pair-Id=KUT5TJCACFTXG","Senator from the 34th (State Senator) rose to mark the centennial anniversary of Hartsfield–Jackson Atlanta International Airport, tracing the airport’s start to a 1925 lease and describing events planned for the centennial celebration.

The senator said the airport’s development was shaped by former mayors William B. Hartsfield and Maynard Jackson and called the facility “the world’s busiest airport.” The senator said the airport serves “millions of passengers,” employs hundreds of Georgians and “generates $1,000,000,000 of dollars of economic impacts” for the state.

Planned centennial activities mentioned included a gala, arts installations and storytelling exhibits; the senator encouraged colleagues to participate in the airport’s events commemorating the milestone.

Why it matters: Hartsfield–Jackson is a major economic engine for Georgia, with longtime civic and business ties; the centennial events aim to highlight the airport’s role in the state’s transportation and economic development.

The senator concluded by inviting colleagues to join the centennial recognition and said the airport’s legacy will continue to influence Georgia’s global connections.","A senator recognized the 100th anniversary of Hartsfield–Jackson Atlanta International Airport, citing its history, passenger volumes and an asserted $1 billion annual economic impact.",{"_33":89,"_35":36,"_37":38,"_39":90,"_41":91,"_43":92,"_45":93,"_47":94,"_49":95,"_51":96,"_53":97,"_55":56,"_57":58,"_59":98,"_61":62,"_63":64,"_65":99,"_67":68,"_69":70,"_71":72,"_73":74,"_75":74},6380728,"Senator urges support for addiction recovery programs ahead of statewide Recovery Awareness Day",109,2542305,2652145,"/Search/View?dp=1&key=2129929-97a05317962619b28f73df88510f12a6&start=2542&end=2652","https://assets.pipeline.soar.com/2129929-97a05317962619b28f73df88510f12a6/thumbnail_2542305.jpg","/articles/6380728/Georgia/Senator-urges-support-for-addiction-recovery-programs-ahead-of-statewide-Recovery-Awareness-Day","https://secure.pipeline.soar.com/6380728-053ec97c87fb781ba65147a09b31ffc4/orig.mp4?Expires=1771032398&Signature=Ec4GUmpYG2JrBlxsYlzlX27HgZFNotkmNfxmd32fYjFV63SkrpKGuYMoe65MmFciWFzI36p2I5~iuUSzIuM9LhuPOmFIu9cCmxiAjszLIct8cYIboZ6z~v33r8wo7UXPJ1TSM-6~F-z~1mHL-34xDoUsgVVHoxUjrL9DSTscUdrLi8Eo0QVOysTmEvOxVCRptMWV13I5uuehVjvtnvo6jymUpKkvla8Kt5nrVT5R0UFGuTAEBltNEggSGdnrxMN9HeepHLQY~OUTPYqQalMqy2DPCEp90cumiiu6Q1rOT8FARK4qgwiWNozg2uPE6Lkkk44gs40AxGMrEQ9-rMvTbw__&Key-Pair-Id=KUT5TJCACFTXG","Senator from the 39th (State Senator) asked fellow senators to note that more than 1,500 Georgians are expected to gather Jan. 21 for the 16th annual Addiction Recovery Awareness Day, and urged continued bipartisan support for recovery services.

“Let us not forget these sobering facts,” the senator said from the well, adding that “the number 1 cause of death for Americans aged 18 to 45 is overdose, often from Fentanyl poisoning.” The senator said about 200 people die every day nationwide from overdose and cited a state estimate of 900,000 Georgians living in recovery.

The senator highlighted recent policy steps and programs by name: the Behavioral Health Reform and Innovation Commission, expanded funding for recovery-community organizations and addiction recovery support centers, three Georgia Recovers campaigns and a Georgia Recovers bus tour. The senator also cited the “party act,” saying it “brings meaningful reform to those impacted by addiction.”

Households and communities: the senator said recovery centers and peer-support programs have served roughly 150,000 Georgians and their families in eight years and praised local recovery-community organizations and certified peer specialists.

Why it matters: overdose and fentanyl poisoning remain a major public-health challenge, and senators were urged to continue bipartisan support for funding and programs that expand the recovery workforce, peer services and access to care.

The senator added that recovery work is bipartisan and local recovery groups and officials have formed community working groups to expand services statewide.","A senator called on colleagues to support recovery services and highlighted statewide recovery statistics, programs and bipartisan efforts ahead of Addiction Recovery Awareness Day.",{"_33":101,"_35":36,"_37":38,"_39":102,"_41":103,"_43":104,"_45":105,"_47":106,"_49":107,"_51":108,"_53":109,"_55":56,"_57":58,"_59":110,"_61":62,"_63":64,"_65":111,"_67":68,"_69":70,"_71":72,"_73":74,"_75":74},6380732,"Senators clash over tort reform, school safety and tax cuts during opening session",271,2779575,3051460,"/Search/View?dp=1&key=2129929-97a05317962619b28f73df88510f12a6&start=2779&end=3051","https://assets.pipeline.soar.com/2129929-97a05317962619b28f73df88510f12a6/thumbnail_2779575.jpg","/articles/6380732/Georgia/Senators-clash-over-tort-reform-school-safety-and-tax-cuts-during-opening-session","https://secure.pipeline.soar.com/6380732-352a9da1c3ac512ec3ef3000260cd014/orig.mp4?Expires=1771032398&Signature=fgMnRI5Fpma7Rag~XI0qhAc6vr3~SagCoSf9g-rDMSw0t5XHgkFePuaArKhHZgALhD1JPm8BqB5-s-~-kZqkBUVZYrSBANS9dh6qWEivm8hy689vjsrmImqtfzi6F-83uzEVLIep6-V0FTP2z90RftQrn2487dCELodClj1qFASmyHVw9MmKBvAA7PRjQVFGYqCEWK6LfQ-B4MCWZF3PUrENpS4I6T6SuHw-rhdAKpUzfA4eoyALVr4SbDQmbLeNyJHT3J7IWmo-NcuG30HeErCpIZkCrK853QYw7dMwdtfqBZxTbeC6biYRfOpv7IdR6IAVmLnTmLoklatfxDTn2g__&Key-Pair-Id=KUT5TJCACFTXG","Senator from the 7th (State Senator) used personal-privilege time in the Senate chamber to criticize the governor’s plan to call a special session focused on tort reform instead of holding lawmakers to address school safety following the Apalachee High School shooting.

“Guns are the leading cause of death for children and teens in this country,” the senator said, adding that families and communities should not be offered “metal detectors and a prayer.” The senator said the governor’s stated priority of tort reform places “profits over people.”

Senator from the 51st (State Senator) responded from the well that he supports the governor’s proposals for income-tax cuts and “common sense lawsuit reform,” arguing those measures will lower costs for Georgians and businesses. He urged bipartisan cooperation and said the governor’s proposed income-tax reduction would return money to residents’ pockets.

The exchange highlighted a broader disagreement on legislative priorities: one group pressing for measures to reduce liability and insurance costs, the other demanding more urgent action on school safety after a shooting at Apalachee High School that, according to remarks in the chamber, “claimed the lives of 2 students, 2 teachers, and injured 9 people.”

Why it matters: Senators framed the same policy choices differently — whether to prioritize tort-reform measures and tax cuts, or to focus the legislature’s attention on preventing school violence. The dispute suggests a contentious session ahead if the governor pursues a special session on tort reform.

Other context from the floor: speakers invoked the need for school-safety reforms and criticized proposals to arm schools, while supporters of tort reform argued runaway verdicts and insurance costs harm everyday Georgians. Budget and committee schedules were also announced later in the session.

The Senate adjourned under a motion to return Jan. 27 at 10 a.m.; no formal roll-call vote on tort reform or school-safety bills was recorded during the session.","Members of the Georgia Senate used personal-privilege time Friday to debate the governor’s stated priority of tort-reform legislation and income-tax reductions while other senators urged action on school safety after a recent school shooting.","actionData","errors"]

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