Georgia Senator Sam Watson [R]

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GAHB1044Engross
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A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Chapter 10 of Title 13 of the O.C.G.A., relating to contracts for public works, so as to increase the dollar value of certain public works contracts exempt from provisions relating to retention of contractual pay...
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2024-03-08
Senate Read Second Time
GASB437Engross
50%
A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Title 2 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to agriculture, so as to authorize the Department of Agriculture to enforce certain criminal laws; to regulate consumable hemp products; to provide for ...
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2024-03-07
House Committee Favorably Reported By Substitute
GASR731PassA RESOLUTION recognizing and commending the McDuffie/Warren County Unit on being named the Georgia Forestry Commission 2023 North Georgia Unit of the Year; the Berrien County Unit on being named the 2023 South Georgia Unit of the Year; Forest Protect...
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2024-03-07
Senate Read and Adopted
GASB180Engross
50%
A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Title 50 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to state government, so as to provide for the preservation of religious freedom; to provide for legislative findings and determinations; to provide for...
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2024-03-05
To House Judiciary Committee
GASR721Intro
25%
A RESOLUTION proposing an amendment to the Constitution so as to authorize the General Assembly to prohibit parole for illegal aliens or to prescribe the terms and conditions of parole for illegal aliens by general law; to provide for related matters...
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2024-03-04
To Senate Judiciary Committee
GASB569Intro
25%
A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Title 17 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to criminal procedure, so as to provide for requirements for bail hearings for illegal aliens and removable or inadmissible aliens charged with a felon...
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2024-03-04
To Senate Judiciary Committee
GASB363Intro
25%
A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Chapter 5 of Title 35 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to the Georgia Public Safety Training Center, so as to provide for establishment of a Georgia Public Safety Training Center law enforcemen...
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2024-02-29
Senate Tabled
GASR542PassA RESOLUTION encouraging the changing of the minimum age of colorectal cancer screenings; and for other purposes.
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2024-02-29
Senate Passed/Adopted
GASB474Intro
25%
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...
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2024-02-29
Senate Tabled
GASB489Intro
25%
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...
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2024-02-27
Senate Read Second Time
GASR623Intro
25%
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...
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2024-02-27
Senate Read Second Time
GASB518Intro
25%
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 ...
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2024-02-27
Senate Read Second Time
GASB523Intro
25%
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 ...
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2024-02-27
Senate Read Second Time
GASR693PassA RESOLUTION commending the Georgia peanut industry and recognizing March 2024 as Georgia Peanut Month at the state capitol; and for other purposes.
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2024-02-27
Senate Read and Adopted
GASB559Intro
25%
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...
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2024-02-27
To Senate Judiciary Committee
GASR694PassA RESOLUTION recognizing and commending the Georgia Department of Agriculture upon its 150th anniversary; and for other purposes.
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2024-02-27
Senate Read and Adopted
GASB142Intro
25%
A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Article 2 of Chapter 8 of Title 4 of the O.C.G.A., relating to responsible dog ownership, so as to revise the definition of dangerous dog; to provide for the owner of a dangerous or vicious dog to maintain minimu...
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2024-02-26
Senate Read Second Time
GASB154Intro
25%
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...
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2024-02-26
Senate Read Second Time
GASB346Intro
25%
A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Part 1 of Article 3 of Chapter 5 of Title 50 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to general authority, duties, and procedure of the Department of Administrative Services, so as to prohibit compani...
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2024-02-26
Senate Read Second Time
GASB394Intro
25%
A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Part 15 of Article 6 of Chapter 2 of Title 20 of the O.C.G.A., relating to miscellaneous provisions of the "Quality Basic Education Act," so as to enact the "Restricting Explicit and Adult-designated Educational ...
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2024-02-26
Senate Read Second Time
GASB501Intro
25%
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...
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2024-02-26
Senate Read Second Time
GASR670Intro
25%
A RESOLUTION proposing an amendment to the Constitution so as to increase the maximum acreage to qualify for assessment and taxation as a bona fide conservation use property; to provide for the submission of this amendment for ratification or rejecti...
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2024-02-26
To Senate Finance Committee
GASB555Intro
25%
A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Code Section 48-8-3 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to exemptions from sales and use taxes, so as to exempt sales of clothing and school related supplies during the second week of August each ...
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2024-02-26
To Senate Finance Committee
GASB365Intro
25%
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 for notification to parents and legal guardians of public school students of the right to receive email notification eac...
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2024-02-22
Senate Read Second Time
GASR471PassA RESOLUTION creating the Senate Study Committee on Access to Affordable Child Care; and for other purposes.
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2024-02-22
Senate Passed/Adopted
GASR659PassA RESOLUTION recognizing March 7, 2024, as Nurses Day at the state capitol; and for other purposes.
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2024-02-22
Senate Read and Adopted
GASR654PassA RESOLUTION recognizing and commending Quinton and Mittie King; and for other purposes.
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2024-02-22
Senate Read and Adopted
GASR651PassA RESOLUTION recognizing and commending the Georgia Academy of Audiology; and for other purposes.
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2024-02-21
Senate Read and Adopted
GASR644PassA RESOLUTION expressing support for the designation of February 27, 2024, as Georgia's All Funeral Professionals Recognition Day; and for other purposes.
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2024-02-21
Senate Read and Adopted
GASR630PassA RESOLUTION congratulating the Valwood School Varsity Football Team on winning the 2023 GIAA 3A Football Championship; and for other purposes.
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2024-02-20
Senate Read and Adopted
GASR627PassA RESOLUTION commending Kia's vehicle manufacturing and impact on the state and recognizing February 13, 2024, as Kia Day at the state capitol; and for other purposes.
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2024-02-20
Senate Read and Adopted
GASR612Intro
25%
A RESOLUTION honoring the life of Mr. Lary Jack Moree and dedicating a bridge in his memory; and for other purposes.
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2024-02-16
To Senate Transportation Committee
GASR611PassA RESOLUTION recognizing and commending the Georgia Department of Audits and Accounts upon its 100th anniversary; and for other purposes.
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2024-02-16
Senate Read and Adopted
GASR610PassA RESOLUTION recognizing February 22, 2024, as Law Enforcement Appreciation Day at the Capitol and commending law enforcement officers in Georgia; and for other purposes.
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2024-02-16
Senate Read and Adopted
GASR621PassA RESOLUTION commending the Professional Association of Georgia Educators (PAGE) and recognizing February 20, 2024, as PAGE Day at the state capitol; and for other purposes.
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2024-02-16
Senate Read and Adopted
GAHB436Engross
50%
A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Part 3 of Article 2 of Chapter 4 of Title 12 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to surface mining, so as to revise maximum criminal penalties for violations; to provide for related matters; to re...
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2024-02-15
Senate Committee Favorably Reported
GASR470PassA RESOLUTION creating the Senate Study Committee on the Preservation of Georgia's Farmlands; and for other purposes.
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2024-02-15
Senate Passed/Adopted
GASR601PassA RESOLUTION celebrating the birth of Jonathan Ezra Dawson; and for other purposes.
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2024-02-15
Senate Read and Adopted
GASR602Intro
25%
A RESOLUTION proposing an amendment to the Constitution of the State of Georgia so as to authorize the General Assembly to by general law restrict, regulate, or prohibit the Board of Regents of the University System of Georgia from approving any incr...
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2024-02-15
To Senate Economic Development and Tourism Committee
GASB488Intro
25%
A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Part 1 of Article 2 of Chapter 5 of Title 48 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to property tax exemptions, so as to provide for a state-wide exemption from all ad valorem taxes for aircraft used...
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2024-02-13
To Senate Finance Committee
GASR591PassA RESOLUTION commending the National Federation of Independent Business (NFIB) in Georgia and recognizing February 13, 2024, as NFIB's Small Business Day at the state capitol; and for other purposes.
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2024-02-13
Senate Read and Adopted
GASR593PassA RESOLUTION recognizing February 13, 2024, as New Americans Day at the state capitol; and for other purposes.
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2024-02-13
Senate Read and Adopted
GASR595PassA RESOLUTION recognizing and commending the Georgia Green Industry Association; and for other purposes.
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2024-02-13
Senate Read and Adopted
GASR543PassA RESOLUTION supporting increased protections for America's borders; and for other purposes.
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2024-02-12
Senate Passed/Adopted
GASB381Intro
25%
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 regarding state government, so as to provide that certain state offices provide callers with the opportunity to comp...
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2024-02-09
Senate Read Second Time
GASR454Intro
25%
A RESOLUTION proposing an amendment to the Constitution of the State of Georgia so as to clarify that only citizens of the United States shall have a right to vote in elections in this state; to provide for related matters; to provide for the submiss...
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2024-02-08
Senate Read Second Time
GASR572PassA RESOLUTION recognizing and commending the Atlanta Dream and recognizing February 7, 2024, as National Girls and Women in Sports Day; and for other purposes.
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2024-02-08
Senate Read and Adopted
GASR555PassA RESOLUTION commending the Georgia FFA Association and recognizing February 20, 2024, as FFA Day at the state capitol; and for other purposes.
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2024-02-07
Senate Read and Adopted
GASR554PassA RESOLUTION recognizing February 8, 2024, as Lions Day at the state capitol; and for other purposes.
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2024-02-07
Senate Read and Adopted
GASR566PassA RESOLUTION congratulating the Perry High School Panthers football team for winning the 2023 GHSA Class 4A State Football Championship; and for other purposes.
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2024-02-07
Senate Read and Adopted
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