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Transportation Discussion Dominates Last Week of Session Transportation Discussions May Endure Through the Summer as Governor Deal Warns of Special Session In an exclusive article released by the Atlanta Journal-Constitution on Thursday, March 26, readers were informed that Governor Nathan Deal has warned state lawmakers of a special session should they not reach a compromise on the Transportation Funding Act. A conference committee of three legislators from each chamber has been assigned. The conference committee members for HB 170 include Rep. Jay Roberts (House Transportation Chairman), Rep. Mark Hamilton, Rep. Calvin Smyre, Sen. Steve Gooch, Sen. Tommie Williams (Senate Transportation Chairman), and Sen. David Shafer (President Pro Tempore). A vote on the conference committee report could come as early as Tuesday, March 31st. Click here for the most recent information on HB 170. House and Senate Rules Calendars (Floor Agendas) There are currently 84 bills on the Senate calendar for day 39 (Tuesday, March 31st) and day 40 (Thursday, April 2nd). There are 17 bills on the House calendar for day 39. The house is likely to set a supplemental calendar tomorrow for day 39 and the calendar for day 40. Attention to Emails and Legislator Communication Please monitor your emails and ACCG's website for action alerts if any critical legislation should be brought to the floor. If any legislation is brought up where your action is needed, ACCG may send an Action Alert which will require communication with your legislators. Please ensure that you have a good, working cell phone number for your legislators and that you can reach them quickly. Quick communication is critical as things will move very fast over the next week. If you have any questions about any of these bills or other legislation, please feel free to contact ACCG's policy staff. We appreciate all of your assistance, communication and involvement this session.
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