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Legislative Update – April 1, 2021

Updated May 6, 2021

SB 142Georgia Lottery Mobile Sports Wagering Integrity Act Companion bill in the House is HB 86. This bill is the “enabling legislation” for the constitutional amendment (SR 135) which is required to change Georgia’s Constitution to allow for this type of gambling.… Read the rest

Gov. Kemp’s Latest Executive Order

Governor Kemp signed a new Executive Order that ends a ban on large gatherings, eliminates shelter-in-place requirements for vulnerable populations, and pares down a lengthy list of safety guidelines. These new guidelines are effective April 8 through April 30, 2021. … Read the rest

Legislative Update – March 24, 2021

The Georgia General Assembly convened on January 11, 2021 and is scheduled to finish session on March 31, 2021. Bills will be introduced daily, but below is those we are monitoring.

If you are not sure who represents you, click here to determine that from your voter registration.… Read the rest

Legislative Update – March 11, 2021

The Georgia General Assembly convened on January 11, 2021 and is scheduled to finish session on March 31, 2021. Bills will be introduced daily, but below is those we are monitoring.

Senate Bill 200 — The Faith Protection Act. Allows religious institutions to continue to resume operations during certain states of emergency.… Read the rest

Legislative Update – March 3, 2021

The Georgia General Assembly convened on January 11, 2021. Bills will be introduced daily, but below is those we are monitoring.

House Bill 358 — The Faith Protection Act. (Senate Bill 200 is similar.) Allows religious institutions to continue to resume operations during certain states of emergency.… Read the rest

Legislative Update – February 24, 2021

The Georgia General Assembly convened on January 11, 2021. Bills will be introduced daily, but below is those we are monitoring.

Senate Bill 200 — The Faith Protection Act. Allows religious institutions to continue to resume operations during certain states of emergency.… Read the rest

Legislative Update – February 20, 2021

The Georgia General Assembly convened on January 11, 2021. Bills will be introduced daily, but below is those we are monitoring.

House Bill 86 — Georgia Lottery Mobile Sports Wagering Integrity Act Companion bill is Senate is SB 142. If this becomes law it will skirt the Georgia Constitution and allow betting on sports in our state under the Georgia Lottery Corporation.… Read the rest

Legislative Update – February 17, 2021

The Georgia General Assembly convened on January 11, 2021. Bills will be introduced daily, but below is those we are monitoring.

House Bill 86 — Georgia Lottery Mobile Sports Wagering Integrity Act Companion bill is Senate is SB 142. If this becomes law it will skirt the Georgia Constitution and allow betting on sports in our state under the Georgia Lottery Corporation.… Read the rest

DEFENDING OUR FAITH: ENGAGING GEORGIA FOR AMERICA’S FUTURE

Faith Wins Bus Tour was Huge Success!

Faith Wins, the Georgia Baptist Mission Board, and Citizen Impact collaborated on a statewide bus tour, scheduling meetings in 12 cities all over Georgia for the week of December 14-18.… Read the rest

December 2020 Update

2020 has been quite a year for all of us! Citizen Impact had an eventful year, and served churches and pastors throughout the pandemic. We were able to get in our Pastors & Ministry Leaders’ Day and Student Legislative Days in February before everything shut down.… Read the rest

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