Sen. Hill to Chair Georgia Code of Military Justice Senate Study Committee

“I am pleased to be appointed by Lt. Governor Casey Cagle to serve as Chair of the Georgia Code of Military Justice Senate Study Committee,” said Sen. Hill said in a statement. “The Georgia Code of Military Justice has not been updated since 1995 and requires significant updating to reflect the ever-changing demands of today’s military. Over the next several months, I look forward to working with my colleagues to review current procedures governing Georgia’s National Guard.”

“I’m happy to appoint Senator Hunter Hill to the Georgia Code of Military Justice Senate Study Committee and look forward to thoroughly evaluating their findings,” said Lt. Governor Casey Cagle. “Senator Hill has been a leader on these issues, and I’m thankful he’s lending his time and expertise to the important work this committee will perform.”

The Georgia Code of Military Justice Senate Study Committee was created by the passage of Senate Resolution 1192 during the 2014 legislative session. As stated in the resolution, the committee will be composed of three members of the Senate as appointed by the Lieutenant Governor.  

The committee will specifically undertake a comprehensive study to consider whether enactment of the Model State Code of Military Justice would benefit the Georgia National Guard. In addition, the committee will examine the law’s ability to facilitate force integration and interoperability, prepare members being called to federal status to meet their responsibilities and uphold the standards required under the federal Uniform Code of Military Justice.