City of Savannah 2023 Legislative Agenda Development
The City of Savannah's legislative agenda for 2023 includes key highlights such as funding for Savannah State University, the Savannah Convention Center, and the Department of Behavioral Health. The agenda development timeline outlines important dates for workshops, feedback, and prioritization by the City Council. City officials and staff will collaborate with the legislative delegation to advocate for Savannah's policy positions during the upcoming legislative session.
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2023 Legislative Agenda Development September 22, 2022 1 City of Savannah / 2023 Legislative Agenda
2022 Legislative Highlights Savannah s 2022 Legislative Agenda - Hotel Motel Tax - Savannah Development and Renewal Authority - Confiscated Weapons - Workforce Housing Local Impacts of State s Fiscal Year 2022-2023 Budget - $7 million for Savannah State University - $73 million increase for the Department of Behavioral Health and Developmental Disabilities - $80 million for Savannah Convention Center - $2.1 million Skidaway Institute of Oceanography Bills of Opposition - Gun Auction Requirement and Discharge within Cities - Calculating Regulatory Fees - Build to Rent Subdivisions - Homeless Camps - Timber Truck Weight Limit Increase Bills of Support - - - Mental Health Parity Act Extension of Historic Tax Credits Annexation and Land Use 2 City of Savannah / 2023 Legislative Agenda
2023 Legislative Agenda Legislative Timeline September 21st September 22nd City Council Memo on Legislative Agenda Workshop on Legislative Process October 7th Feedback Due for Legislative Items October 13th Draft Legislative Agenda provided to City Council for prioritization October 27th January 9th Legislative Agenda placed on City Council Agenda Legislative Session Begins February 9th Savannah Chatham Day 3 City of Savannah / 2023 Legislative Agenda
Legislative Agenda Development Next Steps 1. Review the Legislative materials provide in City Council memo. 2. Provide staff any feedback, ideas, or questions for the 2023 Legislative Agenda or future legislative items that may require additional research and review by Friday, October 7th, 2022. 2023 Legislative Agenda placed on the October 27th, 2022, City Council agenda for consideration. 3. 4. City Council members work with staff and the Savannah s Legislative Delegation to promote and advocate for Savannah s policy positions during the 2023 Legislative Session. 5. Staff continues to pursue and research City Council priorities for future opportunities and advancement. 4 City of Savannah / 2023 Legislative Agenda
