HR 1946: House Study Committee on Constituent Services Modernization and Accountability; create

House Resolution 1946

By: Representatives Davis of the 87th, Scott of the 76th, and Schofield of the 63rd

A RESOLUTION

Creating the House Study Committee on Constituent Services Modernization and Accountability; and for other purposes.

WHEREAS, members of the General Assembly provide year-round assistance to constituents seeking help navigating state agencies, accessing public services, and resolving issues affecting their families, businesses, and communities; and

WHEREAS, constituent services are a core function of representative government and play an essential role in ensuring access to state government for all Georgians; and

WHEREAS, the current framework for administering constituent services varies across legislative offices and delegations and may benefit from modernization, standardization, and improved technological support; and

WHEREAS, many state legislatures across the nation utilize centralized systems, standardized case management tools, and structured operational support to improve constituent engagement and service delivery; and

WHEREAS, it is the responsibility of the General Assembly to ensure that constituent services are delivered in a transparent, efficient, and accountable manner that serves all Georgians equally; and

WHEREAS, further examination of best practices, fiscal implications, and constitutional considerations related to the structure and funding of constituent services would assist the General Assembly in developing sound policy recommendations.

NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES:

(1) Creation of House study committee. There is created the House Study Committee on House Study Committee on Constituent Services Modernization and Accountability.

(2) Members and officers. The committee shall be composed of five members of the House of Representatives. Three of such members shall be appointed by the Speaker of the House of Representatives. Two of such members shall be appointed by the House Minority Leader. The Speaker shall designate a member of the committee as chairperson of the committee.

(3) Powers and duties. The committee shall undertake a study of the conditions, needs, issues, and problems mentioned above or related thereto and recommend any action or legislation which the committee deems necessary or appropriate.

(4) Meetings. The chairperson shall call all meetings of the committee. The committee may conduct such meetings at such places and at such times as it may deem necessary or convenient to enable it to exercise fully and effectively its powers, perform its duties, and accomplish the objectives and purposes of this resolution.

(5) Allowances and funding.

(A) The legislative members of the committee shall receive the allowances provided for in Code Section 28-1-8 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated.

(B) The allowances authorized by this resolution shall not be received by any member of the committee for more than five days unless additional days are authorized. Funds necessary to carry out the provisions of this resolution shall come from funds appropriated to the House of Representatives.

(6) Report.

(A) In the event the committee adopts any specific findings or recommendations that include suggestions for proposed legislation, the chairperson shall file a report of the same prior to the date of abolishment specified in this resolution, subject to subparagraph (C) of this paragraph.

(B) In the event the committee adopts a report that does not include suggestions for proposed legislation, the chairperson shall file the report, subject to subparagraph (C) of this paragraph.

(C) No report shall be filed unless the same has been approved prior to the date of abolishment specified in this resolution by majority vote of a quorum of the committee. A report so approved shall be signed by the chairperson of the committee and filed with the Clerk of the House of Representatives.

(D) In the absence of an approved report, the chairperson may file with the Clerk of the House of Representatives a copy of the minutes of the meetings of the committee in lieu thereof.

(7) Abolishment. The committee shall stand abolished on December 1, 2026.