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SB4 - "Blind Persons' Braille Literacy Rights and Education Act"; enact
Gail Paulette Davenport, Freddie Powell Sims, Horacena Tate
Last updated over 1 year ago
6 Co-Sponsors
A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Part 3 of Article 6 of Chapter 2 of Title 20 of the O.C.G.A., relating to educational programs in elementary and secondary education, so as to enact the "Blind Persons' Braille Literacy Rights and Education Act"; to provide definitions; to require an evaluation of a blind or visually impaired student to determine such student's need for Braille instruction; to require Braille instruction in the individualized education program of a blind or visually impaired student as appropriate; to provide additional requirements for the individualized education program of a blind or visually impaired student; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.
STATUS
Engrossed
SR170 - Nelson, Sherry; congratulate
Donzella James, Emanuel Jones, Jason Esteves
Last updated over 1 year ago
11 Co-Sponsors
A RESOLUTION congratulating and commending Sherry Nelson for receiving the 2023 Yellow Rose Nikki T. Randall Servant Leader Award; and for other purposes.
STATUS
Passed
SR236 - Sanders, Chardae Regina "Prima"; condolences
Donzella James, Michael A. Rhett, Horacena Tate
Last updated over 1 year ago
8 Co-Sponsors
A RESOLUTION honoring the life and memory of Chardae Regina "Prima" Sanders; and for other purposes.
STATUS
Passed
SB273 - Disabled Veterans; motor vehicle; display a certain license plate in order to qualify for an exemption from ad valorem taxation; remove a requirement
Michael B. Dugan, Freddie Powell Sims, Horacena Tate
Last updated over 1 year ago
6 Co-Sponsors
A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Code Section 48-5-478 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to constitutional exemption from motor vehicle ad valorem taxation for disabled veterans, so as to remove a requirement that a motor vehicle display a certain license plate in order to qualify for an exemption from ad valorem taxation; to limit applicability of such exemption to a single vehicle; to provide for clarification that such exemption applies to alternative title ad valorem taxes; to provide for related matters; to provide for an effective date; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.
STATUS
Introduced
SR187 - CPR training; increasing the survival rate of cardiac arrest and supporting efforts to enhance public awareness; recognize
Sonya Halpern, Gloria Butler, Elena C. Parent
Last updated over 1 year ago
23 Co-Sponsors
A RESOLUTION recognizing the success of lay person CPR training in increasing the survival rate of cardiac arrest and supporting efforts to enhance public awareness of the need of such training; and for other purposes.
STATUS
Passed
SB202 - Public School Property and Facilities; outdoor learning spaces pilot program; provide
Sheikh Rahman, Bo Hatchett, Jason Anavitarte
Last updated 7 months ago
32 Co-Sponsors
A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Article 11 of Chapter 2 of Title 20 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to public school property and facilities, so as to provide for an outdoor learning spaces pilot program; to provide for a pilot program evaluation and report; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.
STATUS
Engrossed
SB243 - Selling and other Trade Practices; manufacturer to provide certain items necessary for the diagnosis or repair of a digital electronic product; require
Emanuel Jones, Ed Harbison, Sheikh Rahman
Last updated over 1 year ago
11 Co-Sponsors
A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Chapter 1 of Title 10 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to selling and other trade practices, so as to require a manufacturer to provide certain items necessary for the diagnosis, service, maintenance, or repair of a digital electronic product; to provide for a short title; to provide for definitions; to provide for statutory construction; to provide for enforcement, limitations, exclusions, and applicability; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.
STATUS
Introduced
SB255 - Gambling; provisions relative to dogfighting; revise
Chuck Payne, Randy Robertson, John Albers
Last updated over 1 year ago
13 Co-Sponsors
A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Part 1 of Article 2 of Chapter 12 of Title 16 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to gambling, so as to revise provisions relative to dogfighting; to prohibit fighting of dogs and game cocks; to prohibit possession or sale of fighting related objects; to provide for punishment; to provide for definitions; to amend Code Section 4-8-27 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to certificates of registration, requirements for issuance of certificate, individuals excluded from receiving registration, limitation of ownership, and annual renewal, so as to make conforming changes; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.
STATUS
Introduced
SR226 - Izzard, Dr. Laklieshia; congratulate
Tonya P. Anderson, Sally Harrell, Horacena Tate
Last updated over 1 year ago
16 Co-Sponsors
A RESOLUTION congratulating and commending Dr. Laklieshia Izzard for receiving the 2023 Yellow Rose Nikki T. Randall Servant Leader Award; and for other purposes.
STATUS
Passed
SR227 - Morton, Bishop James H.; condolences
Donzella James, Michael A. Rhett, Horacena Tate
Last updated over 1 year ago
4 Co-Sponsors
A RESOLUTION honoring the life and memory of Bishop James H. Morton; and for other purposes.
STATUS
Passed
BIOGRAPHY
INCUMBENT
Senator from Georgia district SD-038
COMMITTEES
Georgia Senate
BIRTH
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ABOUT
Horacena Tate is a former Democratic member of the Missouri House of Representatives, representing District 80. She was first elected to the chamber in 2008. She previously served in the Missouri House from 1993 to 2005. She earned her bachelor's and master's degrees in education from Fontbonne College. Tate was a teacher with the Pattonville School District in St. Louis County from 1988 to 2008. Her professional experience also includes working as a Job Training Supervisor with the St. Louis Agency on Training and Employment from 1986 to 1988.read less
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Georgia Senate from Georgia
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