The Georgia Senate’s Transportation Committee opened its Wednesday meeting with a discussion of a bill that would repeal a statute allowing the joinder of motor and insurance carriers in tort and contract causes of action.

Committee chairman Sen. Greg Dolezal, R-Cumming, jokingly referred to the measure as “the lobbyists’ employment act of 2023,” as heavy lobbying took place on both sides of the issue. Those in favor of the bill said it would lower insurance rates and improve business outcomes for small trucking companies. Those opposing said it would deny plaintiffs valid procedural claims.

Georgia State Sen. Shawn Still, R-Norcross. (Courtesy photo)

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