| SB474 | Intro
Sine Die | A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Code Section 10-1-393.19 of the O.C.G.A., relating to unsolicited inquiries, so as to provide for notices of solicitation including monetary offers; to provide for a penalty; to amend Code Section 13-8-2 of the O...
[Detail][Text][Discuss] | 2024-02-29
Senate Tabled |
| SB532 | Intro
Sine Die | A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Chapter 2 of Title 20 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to elementary and secondary education, so as to prohibit sex education for public school students in this state before fifth grade; to req...
[Detail][Text][Discuss] | 2024-02-29
Senate Tabled |
| SB554 | Intro
Sine Die | A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Part 1 of Article 5 of Chapter 9 of Title 45 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to Georgia State Indemnification Fund, so as to create a presumption for the qualification for indemnification bene...
[Detail][Text][Discuss] | 2024-02-29
Senate Tabled |
| SB484 | Intro
Sine Die | A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Article 3 of Chapter 18 of Title 45 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to the state's Employee Benefit Plan Council, so as to require such council to establish health savings accounts and to cont...
[Detail][Text][Discuss] | 2024-02-29
Senate Tabled |
| SB396 | Intro
Sine Die | A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Chapter 7 of Title 50 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to the Department of Economic Development, so as to enact the "Georgia State-wide Music Office Act"; to provide for legislative findings; ...
[Detail][Text][Discuss] | 2024-02-29
Senate Tabled |
| SB403 | Intro
Sine Die | A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Chapter 5 of Title 48 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to ad valorem taxation of property, so as to revise the language required to be included in the notices of current assessment; to provide ...
[Detail][Text][Discuss] | 2024-02-29
Senate Tabled |
| SR542 | Pass | A RESOLUTION encouraging the changing of the minimum age of colorectal cancer screenings; and for other purposes.
[Detail][Text][Discuss] | 2024-02-29
Senate Passed/Adopted |
| SB564 | Intro
Sine Die | A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Title 31 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to health, so as to codify the right to contraception and contraceptives; to provide for definitions; to provide for defenses; to provide for standards...
[Detail][Text][Discuss] | 2024-02-29
To Senate Health and Human Services Committee |
| SR700 | Pass | A RESOLUTION recognizing and commending Abilene Baptist Church on the occasion of its 250th anniversary; and for other purposes.
[Detail][Text][Discuss] | 2024-02-29
Senate Read and Adopted |
| SR699 | Pass | A RESOLUTION congratulating the Greenbrier High School girls' golf team for winning the 2023 GHSA Class 5A State Golf Championship; and for other purposes.
[Detail][Text][Discuss] | 2024-02-29
Senate Read and Adopted |
| SR697 | Pass | A RESOLUTION recognizing and commending Larry Johnson on his outstanding public service; and for other purposes.
[Detail][Text][Discuss] | 2024-02-29
Senate Read and Adopted |
| SB563 | Intro
Sine Die | A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Code Section 16-5-21 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to aggravated assault, so as to increase the minimum term of imprisonment and fine for commission of aggravated assault upon a public safet...
[Detail][Text][Discuss] | 2024-02-29
To Senate Judiciary Committee |
| SB565 | Intro
Sine Die | A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Chapter 1 of Title 31 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to general provisions of health, so as to provide that a human egg or human embryo is not considered an unborn child, a minor child, or a ...
[Detail][Text][Discuss] | 2024-02-29
To Senate Health and Human Services Committee |
| SR702 | Pass | A RESOLUTION honoring the life and memory of Reverend Willie Raymond Starks Sr.; and for other purposes.
[Detail][Text][Discuss] | 2024-02-29
Senate Read and Adopted |
| SR701 | Pass | A RESOLUTION recognizing and commending The Tabernacle Choir at Temple Square and The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints; and for other purposes.
[Detail][Text][Discuss] | 2024-02-29
Senate Read and Adopted |
| SB489 | Intro
Sine Die | A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Article 3 of Chapter 3 of Title 50 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to other state symbols, so as to designate the blueberry as the official state berry; to provide for related matters; to repe...
[Detail][Text][Discuss] | 2024-02-27
Senate Read Second Time |
| SR623 | Intro
Sine Die | A RESOLUTION encouraging the Department of Natural Resources, Department of Economic Development, and Department of Community Affairs to cooperate in crafting strategies to promote outdoor recreation in the State of Georgia and establish Georgia as a...
[Detail][Text][Discuss] | 2024-02-27
Senate Read Second Time |
| SB510 | Intro
Sine Die | A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Code Section 40-8-76.1 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to use of safety belts in passenger vehicles, so as to provide that all occupants of a passenger vehicle, whether in a front seat or back...
[Detail][Text][Discuss] | 2024-02-27
Senate Read Second Time |
| SR538 | Intro
Sine Die | A RESOLUTION proposing an amendment to the Constitution of the State of Georgia so as to authorize and require that the Georgia General Assembly provide by law for sports betting and casino gambling in this state by July 2, 2025; to provide for the r...
[Detail][Text][Discuss] | 2024-02-27
Senate Read Second Time |
| SB561 | Intro
Sine Die | A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Chapter 12 of Title 43 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to disabled veterans and blind persons engaging in peddling, operating businesses, or practicing professions, so as to remove the require...
[Detail][Text][Discuss] | 2024-02-27
To Senate Regulated Industries and Utilities Committee |
| SR693 | Pass | A RESOLUTION commending the Georgia peanut industry and recognizing March 2024 as Georgia Peanut Month at the state capitol; and for other purposes.
[Detail][Text][Discuss] | 2024-02-27
Senate Read and Adopted |
| SR691 | Pass | A RESOLUTION recognizing February 22, 2024, as Strolling Thunder Day at the state capitol; and for other purposes.
[Detail][Text][Discuss] | 2024-02-27
Senate Read and Adopted |
| SB559 | Intro
Sine Die | A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Chapter 80 of Title 36 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to general provisions applicable to counties, municipal corporations, and other governmental entities, so as to waive sovereign and gover...
[Detail][Text][Discuss] | 2024-02-27
To Senate Judiciary Committee |
| SR694 | Pass | A RESOLUTION recognizing and commending the Georgia Department of Agriculture upon its 150th anniversary; and for other purposes.
[Detail][Text][Discuss] | 2024-02-27
Senate Read and Adopted |
| SB557 | Intro
Sine Die | A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Chapter 1 of Title 28 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to general provisions relative to the General Assembly, so as to require the submission of names and residential addresses of members of t...
[Detail][Text][Discuss] | 2024-02-27
To Senate Rules Committee |
| SB444 | Intro
Sine Die | A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Title 3 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to alcoholic beverages, so as to authorize retail dealers to offer discounts to consumers through premiums, coupons, or rebates on alcoholic beverages p...
[Detail][Text][Discuss] | 2024-02-27
Senate Read Second Time |
| SR695 | Pass | A RESOLUTION recognizing Hemophilia of Georgia; and for other purposes.
[Detail][Text][Discuss] | 2024-02-27
Senate Read and Adopted |
| SR690 | Pass | A RESOLUTION commending Tim Howard; and for other purposes.
[Detail][Text][Discuss] | 2024-02-27
Senate Read and Adopted |
| SB427 | Engross
Sine Die | A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Titles 10 and 26 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to commerce and trade and food, drugs, and cosmetics, respectively, so as to provide for disclosure requirements for advertisements for legal s...
[Detail][Text][Discuss] | 2024-02-27
To House Small Business Development Committee |
| SB518 | Intro
Sine Die | A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Article 3 of Chapter 3 of Title 50 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to other state symbols, so as to change the state floral emblem to the Sweetbay Magnolia; to provide for related matters; to ...
[Detail][Text][Discuss] | 2024-02-27
Senate Read Second Time |
| SB523 | Intro
Sine Die | A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Chapter 11 of Title 16 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to offenses against public order and safety, so as to provide for criminal offenses related to material support of terrorism; to provide ...
[Detail][Text][Discuss] | 2024-02-27
Senate Read Second Time |
| SR570 | Pass | A RESOLUTION creating the Senate Supporting Safety and Welfare of All Individuals in Department of Corrections Facilities Study Committee; and for other purposes.
[Detail][Text][Discuss] | 2024-02-27
Senate Passed/Adopted |
| SB201 | Intro
Sine Die | A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Title 51 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to torts, so as to provide for the revival of claims for damages available to victims of human trafficking; to provide for exceptions; to provide for r...
[Detail][Text][Discuss] | 2024-02-26
Senate Committee Favorably Reported By Substitute |
| SB154 | Intro
Sine Die | A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Part 3 of Article 3 of Chapter 12 of Title 16 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to sale or distribution of harmful materials to minors, so as to provide that the provisions of Code Section 16-12...
[Detail][Text][Discuss] | 2024-02-26
Senate Read Second Time |
| SB501 | Intro
Sine Die | A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Article 19A of Chapter 2 of Title 20 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to American history recognition and significant documents, so as to authorize public elementary and secondary schools to di...
[Detail][Text][Discuss] | 2024-02-26
Senate Read Second Time |
| SB466 | Intro
Sine Die | A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Article 3 of Chapter 12 of Title 16 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to obscenity and related offenses, so as to provide for limitations of defense that a sexually exploitive visual medium is d...
[Detail][Text][Discuss] | 2024-02-26
Senate Read Second Time |
| SB467 | Engross
Sine Die | A BILL to be entitled an Act to create a board of elections and registration for Baldwin County; to provide for its powers and duties; to provide for definitions; to provide for the composition of the board and the selection, qualifications, terms, a...
[Detail][Text][Discuss] | 2024-02-26
House Passed/Adopted By Substitute |
| SR689 | Pass | A RESOLUTION recognizing and commending Brooks A. Keel, PhD, for his dedicated service to advancing higher education in the State of Georgia, the University System of Georgia, Georgia Southern University, and Augusta University; and for other purpose...
[Detail][Text][Discuss] | 2024-02-26
Senate Read and Adopted |
| SR688 | Pass | A RESOLUTION recognizing and commending Ms. Jenita Shorter for her three decades of outstanding service in education; and for other purposes.
[Detail][Text][Discuss] | 2024-02-26
Senate Read and Adopted |
| SR683 | Pass | A RESOLUTION recognizing and commending Lisa Nicholas; and for other purposes.
[Detail][Text][Discuss] | 2024-02-26
Senate Read and Adopted |
| SR685 | Pass | A RESOLUTION congratulating Christopher Eubanks for his outstanding performance at Wimbledon; and for other purposes.
[Detail][Text][Discuss] | 2024-02-26
Senate Read and Adopted |
| SB481 | Intro
Sine Die | A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Chapter 10 of Title 49 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to the Georgia Board of Health Care Workforce, so as to provide for the establishment of the Georgia Health Care Professionals Data Syste...
[Detail][Text][Discuss] | 2024-02-26
Senate Read Second Time |
| SR675 | Pass | A RESOLUTION congratulating and commending the Sumter County Chamber of Commerce; and for other purposes.
[Detail][Text][Discuss] | 2024-02-26
Senate Read and Adopted |
| SR673 | Pass | A RESOLUTION recognizing and commending Mrs. Mildred Schmelz, the 2024 Distinguished Older Georgian; and for other purposes.
[Detail][Text][Discuss] | 2024-02-26
Senate Read and Adopted |
| SB482 | Engross
Sine Die | A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend an Act to revise and restate the law relating to the Sumter County board of education and school superintendent, approved February 26, 2014 (Ga. L. 2014, p. 3503), as amended, so as to revise the compensation of ...
[Detail][Text][Discuss] | 2024-02-26
To House Intragovernmental Coordination Committee |
| SR684 | Pass | A RESOLUTION recognizing and commending Sharon L. Seay; and for other purposes.
[Detail][Text][Discuss] | 2024-02-26
Senate Read and Adopted |
| SB556 | Intro
Sine Die | A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Chapter 2 of Title 20 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to elementary and secondary education, so as to provide for the State Board of Education to establish a three-year pilot robotics program ...
[Detail][Text][Discuss] | 2024-02-26
To Senate Education and Youth Committee |
| SR676 | Pass | A RESOLUTION honoring the life and memory of Senator Donald E. Cheeks; and for other purposes.
[Detail][Text][Discuss] | 2024-02-26
Senate Read and Adopted |
| SR668 | Pass | A RESOLUTION recognizing February 22, 2024, as Law Enforcement Appreciation Day at the Capitol and commending law enforcement officers in Georgia; and for other purposes.
[Detail][Text][Discuss] | 2024-02-26
Senate Read and Adopted |
| SB383 | Intro
Sine Die | A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Part 1 of Article 5A of Chapter 8 of Title 48 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to the special district mass transportation sales and use tax, so as to revise requirements for intergovernmental ...
[Detail][Text][Discuss] | 2024-02-26
Senate Read Second Time |
