| GA | SB40 | Engross | A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Chapter 2 of Title 21 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to elections and primaries generally, so as to revise the time and method for opening and tabulating absentee ballots; to provide for an e...
[Detail][Text][Discuss] | 2021-02-24
To House Special Committee on Election Integrity |
| GA | SB100 | Engross | A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Chapter 1 of Title 50 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to general provisions relative to state government, so as to provide that this state shall observe standard time year round until such tim...
[Detail][Text][Discuss] | 2021-02-24
Senate Passed/Adopted By Substitute |
| GA | SB148 | Engross | A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Title 28 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to the General Assembly, so as to create the 2021 Special Council on Tax Reform and Fairness for Georgians and the Special Joint Committee on Georgia R...
[Detail][Text][Discuss] | 2021-02-24
Senate Passed/Adopted By Substitute |
| GA | SR117 | Intro | A RESOLUTION recognizing and commending the Democratic Party of Clayton County and the Young Democrats of Clayton County; and for other purposes.
[Detail][Text][Discuss] | 2021-02-24
Senate Committee Favorably Reported |
| GA | SB204 | Intro | A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Chapter 4 of Title 20 of the O.C.G.A., relating to vocational, technical, and adult education, so as to provide for the State Board of the Technical College System of Georgia to award high school diplomas; to pro...
[Detail][Text][Discuss] | 2021-02-24
Senate Committee Favorably Reported By Substitute |
| GA | SB239 | Intro | A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Title 20 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to education, so as to provide that tuition and mandatory student fees for students enrolled in a unit of the University System of Georgia or the Techn...
[Detail][Text][Discuss] | 2021-02-24
To Senate Higher Education Committee |
| GA | SR141 | Pass | A RESOLUTION commending the Georgia peanut industry and recognizing March 1, 2021, as Peanut Butter and Jelly Day at the state capitol; and for other purposes.
[Detail][Text][Discuss] | 2021-02-24
Senate Read and Adopted |
| GA | SR142 | Pass | A RESOLUTION recognizing and commending Dr. Louvenia Rainge; and for other purposes.
[Detail][Text][Discuss] | 2021-02-24
Senate Read and Adopted |
| GA | SB243 | Intro | A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Code Section 16-6-5.1 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to improper sexual contact by employee, agent, or foster parent, consent not a defense, and penalty, so as to revise the offense of improp...
[Detail][Text][Discuss] | 2021-02-24
Senate Hopper |
| GA | SB244 | Intro | A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Titles 16 and 19 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to crimes and offenses and to domestic relations, respectively, so as to prohibit persons convicted of misdemeanor crimes of family violence fr...
[Detail][Text][Discuss] | 2021-02-24
Senate Hopper |
| GA | SR154 | Intro | A RESOLUTION creating the Joint Study Committee for Strengthening Georgia's Future Workforce; and for other purposes.
[Detail][Text][Discuss] | 2021-02-24
Senate Hopper |
| GA | SB252 | Intro | A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Article 1 of Chapter 7 of Title 45 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to general provisions regarding salaries and fees for public officers, so as to revise the compensation of certain public off...
[Detail][Text][Discuss] | 2021-02-24
Senate Hopper |
| GA | SB250 | Intro | A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Chapter 6 of Title 47 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to the Georgia Legislative Retirement System, so as to increase the retirement allowance; to provide for related matters; to provide condi...
[Detail][Text][Discuss] | 2021-02-24
Senate Hopper |
| GA | SB248 | Intro | A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Article 1 of Chapter 10 of Title 17 and Chapter 8 of Title 42 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to procedure for sentencing and imposition of punishment and probation, respectively, so as to pro...
[Detail][Text][Discuss] | 2021-02-24
Senate Hopper |
| GA | SB247 | Intro | A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Article 2 of Chapter 8 of Title 2 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to agricultural commodity commissions generally, so as to replace certain public hearings with online public comment opportuni...
[Detail][Text][Discuss] | 2021-02-24
Senate Hopper |
| GA | SB253 | Intro | A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Chapter 2 of Title 21 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to elections and primaries generally, so as to provide for notice when polling places are relocated; to provide for related matters; to re...
[Detail][Text][Discuss] | 2021-02-24
[Hearing: Feb 26 @ 3:00 pm]
Senate Hopper |
| GA | SB254 | Intro | A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Title 16 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to crimes and offenses, so as to provide for comprehensive revisions regarding justification and the use of force; to provide for certain investigation...
[Detail][Text][Discuss] | 2021-02-24
Senate Hopper |
| GA | SR158 | Intro | A RESOLUTION recognizing and commending Matthew Elder; and for other purposes.
[Detail][Text][Discuss] | 2021-02-24
Senate Hopper |
| GA | SR159 | Intro | A RESOLUTION commending and recognizing Andrea Barclay, the founder of Because One Matters; and for other purposes.
[Detail][Text][Discuss] | 2021-02-24
Senate Hopper |
| GA | SB251 | Intro | A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Chapter 6 of Title 47 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to the Georgia Legislative Retirement System, so as to define certain terms; to change certain provisions relating to employee contributio...
[Detail][Text][Discuss] | 2021-02-24
Senate Hopper |
| GA | SR157 | Intro | A RESOLUTION recognizing and commending Lejla Prljaca; and for other purposes.
[Detail][Text][Discuss] | 2021-02-24
Senate Hopper |
| GA | SR155 | Intro | A RESOLUTION recognizing March 4, 2021, as Be The Match Day; and for other purposes.
[Detail][Text][Discuss] | 2021-02-24
Senate Hopper |
| GA | SB224 | Intro | A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Article 1 of Chapter 16 of Title 50 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to general provisions for public property, so as to require the distribution of paper based products at cafeterias operated ...
[Detail][Text][Discuss] | 2021-02-23
To Senate Natural Resources and the Environment Committee |
| GA | SR138 | Intro | A RESOLUTION honoring Mr. Henry "Hank" Louis Aaron and dedicating a road in his memory; and for other purposes.
[Detail][Text][Discuss] | 2021-02-23
To Senate Transportation Committee |
| GA | SB230 | Intro | A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Part 1 of Article 2 of Chapter 8 of Title 12 of the O.C.G.A., relating to general provisions relative to solid waste management, so as to provide for conditions for the issuance of a permit for solid waste or spe...
[Detail][Text][Discuss] | 2021-02-23
To Senate Natural Resources and the Environment Committee |
| GA | SB229 | Intro | A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Code Section 16-11-127.1 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to carrying weapons within school safety zones, at school functions, or on a bus or other transportation furnished by a school, so as t...
[Detail][Text][Discuss] | 2021-02-23
To Senate Public Safety Committee |
| GA | SB75 | Intro | A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Code Section 44-7-23 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to termination of residential lease after issuance of civil family violence order or criminal family violence order, notice, and occupancy,...
[Detail][Text][Discuss] | 2021-02-22
Senate Read Second Time |
| GA | SB88 | Engross | A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Chapter 2 of Title 20 of the O.C.G.A., relating to elementary and secondary education, so as to provide that the Georgia Teacher of the Year shall be invited to serve as an advisor ex officio to the State Board o...
[Detail][Text][Discuss] | 2021-02-22
To House Education Committee |
| GA | SR129 | Intro | A RESOLUTION creating the Senate Retirement Security for Georgians Study Committee; and for other purposes.
[Detail][Text][Discuss] | 2021-02-22
To Senate Rules Committee |
| GA | SB206 | Intro | A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Article 1 of Chapter 7 of Title 44 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to general provisions regarding landlord and tenant, so as to provide that a prospective tenant shall not be refused a rental...
[Detail][Text][Discuss] | 2021-02-22
To Senate Judiciary Committee |
| GA | SB209 | Intro | A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend an Act to create and establish in DeKalb County, Georgia, districts from which the members of the County Board of Education of DeKalb County shall be elected, approved April 12, 1963 (Ga. L. 1963, p. 3424), as am...
[Detail][Text][Discuss] | 2021-02-22
To Senate State and Local Governmental Operations Committee |
| GA | SB208 | Intro | A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Article 2 of Chapter 1 of Title 37 of the O.C.G.A., relating to the powers and duties of the Department of Behavioral Health and Developmental Disabilities regarding the governing and regulation of mental health,...
[Detail][Text][Discuss] | 2021-02-22
To Senate Appropriations Committee |
| GA | SB87 | Engross | A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Article 3 of Chapter 7 of Title 48 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to tax returns and furnishing of information, so as to authorize Georgia taxpayers to make certain voluntary contributions th...
[Detail][Text][Discuss] | 2021-02-18
To House Ways and Means Committee |
| GA | SR116 | Pass | A RESOLUTION recognizing and commending Gracie Staples; and for other purposes.
[Detail][Text][Discuss] | 2021-02-18
Senate Read and Adopted |
| GA | SR123 | Pass | A RESOLUTION commending Delta Sigma Theta Sorority Inc. for its 108 years of service and recognizing March, 11, 2021, as Delta Day at the state capitol; and for other purposes.
[Detail][Text][Discuss] | 2021-02-18
Senate Read and Adopted |
| GA | SR115 | Pass | A RESOLUTION recognizing and commending Brianne Drake; and for other purposes.
[Detail][Text][Discuss] | 2021-02-18
Senate Read and Adopted |
| GA | SR127 | Pass | A RESOLUTION recognizing and commending workers of the Department of Public Health for their service and diligence through the pandemic; and for other purposes.
[Detail][Text][Discuss] | 2021-02-18
Senate Read and Adopted |
| GA | SR122 | Pass | A RESOLUTION recognizing and congratulating Kathie Gannon upon the grand occasion of her retirement; and for other purposes.
[Detail][Text][Discuss] | 2021-02-18
Senate Read and Adopted |
| GA | SR110 | Pass | A RESOLUTION commending the restaurant industry of Georgia and recognizing February 17, 2021, as State Restaurant Day at the state capitol; and for other purposes.
[Detail][Text][Discuss] | 2021-02-17
Senate Read and Adopted |
| GA | SR108 | Pass | A RESOLUTION recognizing and commending Curt Blackburn Thompson II for his outstanding work in the State of Georgia; and for other purposes.
[Detail][Text][Discuss] | 2021-02-17
Senate Read and Adopted |
| GA | SB186 | Intro | 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 regarding the General Assembly, so as to provide certain procedures for redistricting of the General Assembly and co...
[Detail][Text][Discuss] | 2021-02-17
To Senate Reapportionment and Redistricting Committee |
| GA | SB197 | Intro | A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Article 7 of Chapter 5 of Title 16 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to stalking, so as to revise the definition of "place or places"; to provide for related matters; to provide for an effective...
[Detail][Text][Discuss] | 2021-02-17
To Senate Judiciary Committee |
| GA | SB173 | Intro | A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Code Section 49-4-159 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to Medicaid coverage for lactation and postpartum care, so as to require the Department of Community Health to allow mothers giving birth ...
[Detail][Text][Discuss] | 2021-02-16
To Senate Appropriations Committee |
| GA | SB167 | Intro | A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Chapter 2 of Title 47 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to the Employees' Retirement System of Georgia, so as to provide for semiannual postretirement benefit adjustments for all beneficiaries o...
[Detail][Text][Discuss] | 2021-02-16
To Senate Retirement Committee |
| GA | SB181 | Intro | A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Article 1 of Chapter 24 of Title 33 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to general provisions regarding insurance, so as to reduce out-of-pocket cost of consumers requiring insulin; to provide for...
[Detail][Text][Discuss] | 2021-02-16
To Senate Health and Human Services Committee |
| GA | SB179 | Intro | A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Part 5 of Article 4 of Chapter 11 of Title 16 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to Brady Law regulations, so as to require universal background checks in all manner of firearm transfers and purc...
[Detail][Text][Discuss] | 2021-02-16
To Senate Public Safety Committee |
| GA | SR107 | Intro | A RESOLUTION creating the Senate Comprehensive Approach to Family Leave Policies within State Government Study Committee; and for other purposes.
[Detail][Text][Discuss] | 2021-02-16
To Senate Rules Committee |
| GA | SB161 | Intro | A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Article 1 of Chapter 1 of Title 42 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to general provisions for inmate policies, so as to require that inmates receive an identification card upon release; to prov...
[Detail][Text][Discuss] | 2021-02-16
To Senate Public Safety Committee |
| GA | SB156 | Intro | A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Title 34 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to labor and industrial relations, so as to provide for the appointment, oath, bond, power, duties, and authority of a chief labor officer; to require ...
[Detail][Text][Discuss] | 2021-02-16
To Senate Insurance and Labor Committee |
| GA | SB172 | Intro | A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Article 7 of Chapter 4 of Title 49 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to medical assistance generally, so as to provide for the authorization of appropriations for the purposes of obtaining feder...
[Detail][Text][Discuss] | 2021-02-16
To Senate Appropriations Committee |
