The severe impacts of Hurricane Michael have prompted Gov. Nathan Deal to call for a special legislative session of the Georgia General Assembly. Deal today notified House Speaker David Ralston and Lt. Gov. Casey Cagle of his plans.
The special session is set to convene on Tuesday, Nov. 13, according to the governor’s office.
“Georgia was severely impacted by Hurricane Michael and many communities across our state sustained heavy financial losses,” said Deal. “In response, I will ask the General Assembly to take immediate action and lead the way in spurring rapid economic recovery for southwest Georgia communities. Our state budget also needs to be amended to ensure that we adequately cover our obligations. I hope to work quickly with the General Assembly in the coming days to provide support to the Georgia communities that need it most.”
The regular session of the 2018 General Assembly adjourned sine die on March 29, 2018. The state constitution grants the governor the power to convene a special session of the General Assembly.
