LEADERSHIP
FROM THE DESK of the EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR
A . A Butch Ayers GACP Executive Director
The Legislative Session ended on March 31st , and numerous bills became / will become law . You can go to the GACP Legislative Information link to learn more about the bills that became law . There is also a PowerPoint presentation available that can be used for in-service training and / or GACP district training .
While we had a relatively successful legislative session , bills that were unsuccessful this year are still in play for 2022 . Those bills can be found on our website by clicking on the above link . After logging in to the GACP Legislative Resources page , click on the Legislative Update link ( under the photo of the State Capitol ). Then click on Legislative Bills of Interest 2021-2022 . Any bill that is highlighted in yellow , as well as any bill that is not highlighted , still has the potential of becoming a law in 2022 .
While we have made improvements with our legislative efforts , I do need your help . There have been several occasions where I or other chiefs have testified before a legislative committee or subcommittee . Our testimony carries more weight and influence when we have actual statistical data rather than just anecdotal information . Unfortunately , some of the most useful information is not collected / maintained on a statewide level . Therefore , I plan to distribute a questionnaire to all chiefs after the Summer Training Conference . When you receive it , please take the time to accurately complete it and return it to GACP as soon as possible .
10 SUMMER . 2021