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SB179 - Electors; restrictions of voting rights for judicially incompetent persons; provide
Josh McLaurin, Gloria Butler, Nikki Merritt
Last updated over 1 year ago
19 Co-Sponsors
A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Code Section 21-2-216 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to qualifications of electors generally, reregistration of electors purged from list, eligibility of nonresidents who vote in presidential elections, retention of qualification for standing as elector, evidence of citizenship, and check of convicted felons and deceased persons databases, so as to provide restrictions of voting rights for judicially incompetent persons; to provide for related matters; to provide conditions for an effective date and automatic repeal; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.
STATUS
Introduced
SB76 - State Employees' Health Insurance Plan; state health benefit plans to cover insulin medication at a reduced rate; provide
Nikki Merritt, David E. Lucas, Ed Harbison
Last updated over 1 year ago
18 Co-Sponsors
A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Article 1 of Chapter 18 of Title 45 of the O.C.G.A., relating to the state employees' health insurance plan and post-employment health benefit fund, so as to provide for state health benefit plans to cover insulin medication at a reduced rate; to provide for related matters; to provide for an effective date; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.
STATUS
Engrossed
SB96 - Professional Standards Commission; the commission's standards and procedures for certification programs shall be neutral; provide
Jason Anavitarte, Clint Dixon, Matt Brass
Last updated over 1 year ago
11 Co-Sponsors
A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Code Section 20-2-984 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to the Professional Standards Commission's authority to create and implement standards and procedures for certifying educational personnel, recommending standards and procedures for certification, continuation of teaching certificates, and restrictions, so as to provide that the commission's standards and procedures for certification programs shall be neutral with respect to whether such programs are provided by for profit or not for profit entities and shall consider teacher programs outside of this state which meet certain requirements of the commission; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.
STATUS
Introduced
SR166 - Clark Atlanta University Day; recognize February 21, 2023
Nan Grogan Orrock, Jason Esteves, Donzella James
Last updated over 1 year ago
3 Co-Sponsors
A RESOLUTION recognizing February 21, 2023, as Clark Atlanta University Day at the state capitol; and for other purposes.
STATUS
Passed
SR116 - Jackson-Ransom, Bunnie; condolences
Donzella James, Emanuel Jones, Nikki Merritt
Last updated over 1 year ago
8 Co-Sponsors
A RESOLUTION honoring the life and memory of Bunnie Jackson-Ransom; and for other purposes.
STATUS
Passed
SR176 - Taiwan; commend
Matt Brass, Michael A. Rhett, Randy Robertson
Last updated over 1 year ago
15 Co-Sponsors
A RESOLUTION commending Taiwan for its relations with the United States and the State of Georgia; and for other purposes.
STATUS
Passed
SR136 - Right to Reproductive Freedom; provide -CA
Gloria Butler, Elena C. Parent, Harold V. Jones
Last updated over 1 year ago
22 Co-Sponsors
A RESOLUTION proposing an amendment to the Constitution so as to provide that every individual has a fundamental right to reproductive freedom and such right shall not be denied, burdened, or infringed upon unless justified by a compelling state interest; to limit the purpose of a compelling state interest; to provide that the state may regulate the provision of abortion care after fetal viability; to provide for a definition; to provide for severability; to provide for related matters; to provide for submission of this amendment for ratification or rejection; and for other purposes.
STATUS
Introduced
SB112 - "Workforce EXCELeration Act"; enact
Jason Anavitarte, Randy Robertson, Chuck Payne
Last updated over 1 year ago
21 Co-Sponsors
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 a pilot program whereby qualifying private nonprofit entities provide instruction and other services for eligible students 21 years of age and older to attain a high school diploma; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.
STATUS
Engrossed
SR141 - Senior Citizen Council of Cobb County; recognize
Michael A. Rhett, Ed Setzler, Jason Esteves
Last updated over 1 year ago
6 Co-Sponsors
A RESOLUTION recognizing and commending the Senior Citizen Council of Cobb County upon its 50th anniversary; and for other purposes.
STATUS
Passed
SR158 - Northwest Georgia Logistics Corridor; designate as an official logistics growth corridor in Georgia
Jason Anavitarte, Michael B. Dugan, Matt Brass
Last updated 5 months ago
7 Co-Sponsors
A RESOLUTION designating the Northwest Georgia Logistics Corridor as an official logistics growth corridor in Georgia; and for other purposes.
STATUS
Passed
BIOGRAPHY
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Senator from Georgia district SD-035
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Georgia Senate
BIRTH
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ABOUT
Donzella James is a Democratic member of the Georgia State Senate, representing District 35. She was first elected to the chamber in 2009. James earned her B.A. and M.P.A. from Central Michigan University. She has worked as chief of staff for the Fulton County Commission and owned a public relations firm. James serves on several committees, including the Economic Development and Tourism, Ethics, Health and Human Services, and Reapportionment and Redistricting committees. She is vice chair of the State and Local Governmental Operations Committee.read less
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Georgia Senate from Georgia
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