Press Release:

ATLANTA (January 15, 2019) | Sen. Bruce Thompson (R – White) was recently appointed to serve as Chairman of the Senate Committee on Veterans, Military and Homeland Security and to serve on several influential committees for the 2019 Legislative Session by the Senate Committee on Assignments.

“I am so thankful for the opportunity I have been given to serve as chair of a committee that helps some of our most honorable Georgians,” said Sen. Thompson. “These men and women leave everything they have to serve for the betterment of our country and it is my hope that we can do our part as a state to ensure that these individuals are being taken care of during and after their time of service. I’m looking forward to serving the Senate and all Georgians in this new capacity as we continue to prosper as a military-friendly state.”

In addition to serving as Chairman of the Senate Committee on Veterans, Military and Homeland Security, Sen. Thompson will serve as a member of the Senate Appropriations, Banking and Financial Institutions, and Finance Committees.

“I am incredibly excited to work alongside Sen. Thompson and the entire Veterans, Military and Homeland Security Committee during the upcoming session of the Georgia General Assembly,” said Lt. Governor Geoff Duncan. “The committee process is extremely important to producing sound public policy and we’re confident that Sen. Thompson’s leadership as a committee chair will be an invaluable asset to the Georgia Senate. We’re excited for the opportunity to serve and look forward to delivering on reforms that benefit Georgians in every part of our state.”

Once a piece of legislation is introduced in the Senate, it is assigned to a committee, depending on its topic.  If the committee gives the legislation a “do pass” recommendation, then the proposed law is sent to the Rules Committee for consideration. The appointed chairs will oversee the operation and order of Senate committee meetings, including calling for action on bills, resolutions or other matters assigned to that committee.

The first session of the 155th Georgia General Assembly convened on January 14, 2019, at the Georgia State Capitol.

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Sen. Bruce Thompson is Chairman of the Veterans, Military and Homeland Security Committee. He represents the 14th Senate District which includes portions of Bartow, Cherokee and Cobb counties. He may be reached at 404.656.0065 or by email at bruce.thompson@senate.ga.gov.