The 2022 Georgia General Assembly ended on April 4. Here is a final analysis of the bills Citizen Impact tracked:

• House Bill 1 — FORUM Act — Prevents the creation of “free speech zones” at public institutions of higher education, because they limit free speech.

Bills we are tracking in the Georgia General Assembly:

• House Bill 1 — FORUM Act — Prevents the creation of “free speech zones” at public institutions of higher education, because they limit free speech. Status: Passed the House on March 4, passed Senate Judiciary Committee on March 25, and now goes to the full Senate for a vote.

Bills we are tracking in the Georgia General Assembly:

• House Bill 1 — FORUM Act — Prevents the creation of “free speech zones” at public institutions of higher education, because they limit free speech. Status: Passed the House on March 4, and now in Senate Judiciary Committee.

Bills we are tracking in the Georgia General Assembly:

• House Bill 1 — FORUM Act — Prevents the creation of “free speech zones” at public institutions of higher education, because they limit free speech. Status: Passed House March 4, and now Senate Committee.

Bills we are tracking in the Georgia General Assembly

• Senate Bill 212— Harry Geisinger Rural Georgia Jobs and Growth Act — Will establish Georgia Horse Racing Commission to allow betting on horse racing. Status: Senate Regulated Industries Committee on 2/17.

• Senate Bill 456 — Women’s Health and Safety Act — Restricts abortion-inducing drugs from being sent by courier, delivery, or mail service.

As we reflect on 2021, in many ways it has been more challenging for churches than 2020. Most of us have lost loved ones to COVID, and pastors continue to face challenges in dealing with the consequences of the pandemic. Although pastors are, no doubt, familiar with the situation of being criticized no matter which decision they make for the church, the pandemic has created more of those “opportunities.”… Read the rest