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SR232 - Evans, Lamar Eugene "Gene"; condolences
Marty H. Harbin, Russ Goodman, Larry Walker
Last updated over 1 year ago
6 Co-Sponsors
A RESOLUTION honoring the life and memory of Lamar Eugene "Gene" Evans; and for other purposes.
STATUS
Passed
SB252 - "Georgia Online Learning Program for United States History Act"; enact
Jason Anavitarte, Clint Dixon, Steve Gooch
Last updated over 1 year ago
17 Co-Sponsors
A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Part 14 of Article 6 of Chapter 2 of Title 20 of the O.C.G.A., relating to other educational programs under the "Quality Basic Education Act," so as to authorize the State Board of Education to establish a program to assist public schools, local school systems, and students in home study programs use interactive online learning modules for instruction of students in grades six through 12 in United States history based on content standards approved by the State Board of Education; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.
STATUS
Introduced
SR229 - National Wild Turkey Federation Inc.; commemorating the 50th anniversary
Sam Watson, Blake Tillery, Russ Goodman
Last updated over 1 year ago
10 Co-Sponsors
A RESOLUTION commemorating the 50th anniversary of the establishment of the National Wild Turkey Federation Inc. and recognizing its significant contributions to scientific wildlife management, research, and habitat conservation as well as its promotion and protection of the long-honored outdoor traditions of the United States of America; and for other purposes.
STATUS
Passed
SB258 - Georgia Child Advocate for the Protection of Children Act; additional duties regarding legal representation of children and parents; provide
Bo Hatchett, Lee Anderson, John Albers
Last updated over 1 year ago
11 Co-Sponsors
A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Article 11 of Chapter 11 of Title 15 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to the Georgia Child Advocate for the Protection of Children Act, so as to provide for additional duties regarding legal representation of children and parents; to provide for an annual report; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.
STATUS
Introduced
SB241 - Mandatory Education; compulsory education attendance from six years to five years of age; lower the starting age
Billy Hickman, Clint Dixon, Steve Gooch
Last updated over 1 year ago
7 Co-Sponsors
A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Code Section 20-2-690.1 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to mandatory education for children between the ages of six and 16, so as to lower the starting age for compulsory education attendance from six years to five years of age; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.
STATUS
Introduced
SB263 - Counties and Municipal Corporations; disconnecting interconnected public water systems; prohibit local governments
Sam Watson, Russ Goodman, Lee Anderson
Last updated over 1 year ago
4 Co-Sponsors
A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Chapter 60 of Title 36 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to general provisions applicable to counties and municipal corporations, so as to prohibit local governments from disconnecting interconnected public water systems if it is likely to negatively impact the ability of users to acquire fire insurance; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.
STATUS
Introduced
SB193 - Broadband Services; Department of Community Affairs to determine locations that are eligible for state or federal funding programs administered by the state; provide
Steve Gooch, Jason Anavitarte, John F. Kennedy
Last updated over 1 year ago
18 Co-Sponsors
A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Chapter 40 of Title 50 of the O.C.G.A., relating to the promotion and deployment of broadband services, so as to provide for the Department of Community Affairs to determine locations that are eligible for state or federal funding programs administered by the state for improved broadband services; to provide for rules, regulations, and guidance for determinations; to conform a cross-reference; to provide for related matters; to provide for an effective date; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.
STATUS
Passed
SR209 - Black, Gary W.; recognize
Larry Walker, Russ Goodman, Lee Anderson
Last updated over 1 year ago
10 Co-Sponsors
A RESOLUTION recognizing and commending Gary W. Black on his outstanding public service; and for other purposes.
STATUS
Passed
SB204 - Education Accountability; recognition of certain accrediting agencies as evaluators of the quality of education offered in public schools in this state; provide
Greg Dolezal, Brandon Beach, Steve Gooch
Last updated over 1 year ago
29 Co-Sponsors
A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Chapter 14 of Title 20 of the O.C.G.A., relating to education accountability, so as to provide for the recognition of certain accrediting agencies as evaluators of the quality of education offered in public schools in this state; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.
STATUS
Passed
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
BIOGRAPHY
INCUMBENT
Senator from Georgia district SD-008
COMMITTEES
Georgia Senate
BIRTH
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ABOUT
Russ Goodman is a Republican member of the Pennsylvania House of Representatives, representing District 53. Goodman earned his BA in Political Science from Slippery Rock University of Pennsylvania. He has spent over 2 decades as owner & president of Goodman Media International, Inc. Goodman serves on several committees including Children & Youth, Commerce, Insurance, Professional Licensure & Tourism & Recreational Development. Some of his legislative priorities are addressing the opioid epidemic, growing jobs & strengthening infrastructure.read less
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Georgia Senate from Georgia
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