Proposed Senate first readers, 2024 February 26

PROPOSED SENATE FIRST READERS MONDAY, FEBRUARY 26, 2024
TWENTY-SIXTH LEGISLATIVE DAY

SB 555. SB 556.
SR 668. SR 669.

By Senators Williams of the 25th, Dixon of the 45th, Brass of the 28th, Burns of the 23rd, Anderson of the 24th and others:
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 year; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.
By Senator Halpern of the 39th:
A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Chapter 2 of Title 20 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to elementary and secondary education, so as to provide for the State Board of Education to establish a three-year pilot robotics program for eligible public schools; to provide for eligibility; to provide for assessment and reporting on the impacts of the pilot program; to authorize the State Board of Education to promulgate rules and regulations to implement the pilot program; to provide for waivers and variances of state rules, regulations, policies, and procedures if necessary; to provide for automatic repeal; to provide for related matters; to provide for an effective date; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.
By Senators James of the 35th and Rhett of the 33rd:
A RESOLUTION recognizing February 22, 2024, as Law Enforcement Appreciation Day at the Capitol and commending law enforcement officers in Georgia; and for other purposes.
By Senators James of the 35th and Rhett of the 33rd:
A RESOLUTION recognizing and commending the Fraternal Order of Police Inc. Fulton County Lodge No. 64; and for other purposes.

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SR 670. SR 671. SR 672. SR 673. SR 674. SR 675. SR 676.

By Senator Watson of the 11th:
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 rejection; and for other purposes.
By Senators Still of the 48th, Dixon of the 45th, Dolezal of the 27th, Rahman of the 5th, Kennedy of the 18th and others:
A RESOLUTION recognizing October 2024 as Hindu Heritage Month; and for other purposes.
By Senators Anderson of the 43rd, Butler of the 55th, Davenport of the 44th, Jones II of the 22nd, Harbison of the 15th and others:
A RESOLUTION recognizing and commending Dr. M. Brian Blake; and for other purposes.
By Senators Jones of the 10th, Merritt of the 9th, Mallow of the 2nd, Harbison of the 15th and Rahman of the 5th:
A RESOLUTION recognizing and commending Mrs. Mildred Schmelz, the 2024 Distinguished Older Georgian; and for other purposes.
By Senators Jones of the 10th, Merritt of the 9th, Mallow of the 2nd, Harbison of the 15th and Rahman of the 5th:
A RESOLUTION recognizing and honoring the legacy and history of the 1955 Cannon Street Y.M.C.A All-Stars; and for other purposes.
By Senator Sims of the 12th:
A RESOLUTION congratulating and commending the Sumter County Chamber of Commerce; and for other purposes.
By Senators Jones II of the 22nd, Burns of the 23rd and Anderson of the 24th:
A RESOLUTION honoring the life and memory of Senator Donald E. Cheeks; and for other purposes.

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SR 677.
SR 678.
SR 679. SR 680. SR 681. SR 682. SR 683. SR 684.

By Senators Dixon of the 45th, Goodman of the 8th, Halpern of the 39th, Gooch of the 51st, Echols of the 49th and others:
A RESOLUTION creating the Senate Credit Card Fees on State Sales and Excise Tax and Their Impact on Georgia Merchants and Consumers Study Committee; and for other purposes.
By Senators Rahman of the 5th, Jones II of the 22nd, Butler of the 55th, Orrock of the 36th, Parent of the 42nd and others:
A RESOLUTION supporting a state goal of 100 percent clean energy by 2050, the creation of thriving-wage green jobs, and an equitable clean energy transition; and for other purposes.
By Senator Rhett of the 33rd:
A RESOLUTION recognizing and commending Dr. Maria Boynton; and for other purposes.
By Senator Rhett of the 33rd:
A RESOLUTION recognizing and commending Juandolyn Stokes; and for other purposes.
By Senator Rhett of the 33rd:
A RESOLUTION recognizing and commending Shyneka Maxwell; and for other purposes.
By Senator Rhett of the 33rd:
A RESOLUTION recognizing and commending Gwen Redding; and for other purposes.
By Senator Rhett of the 33rd:
A RESOLUTION recognizing and commending Lisa Nicholas; and for other purposes.
By Senator Rhett of the 33rd:
A RESOLUTION recognizing and commending Sharon L. Seay; and for other purposes.

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SR 685. SR 686. SR 687. SR 688. SR 689.

By Senators Halpern of the 39th, Esteves of the 6th, Goodman of the 8th, Jackson of the 41st, Orrock of the 36th and others:
A RESOLUTION congratulating Christopher Eubanks for his outstanding performance at Wimbledon; and for other purposes.
By Senators Halpern of the 39th, Orrock of the 36th, Esteves of the 6th, Jackson of the 41st, Jones II of the 22nd and others:
A RESOLUTION celebrating the first anniversary of Black Art In America in East Point, Georgia; and for other purposes.
By Senator Gooch of the 51st:
A RESOLUTION urging the University of North Georgia and the University System of Georgia Board of Regents to name a certain building after former Speaker David Ralston; and for other purposes.
By Senators Merritt of the 9th, Islam Parkes of the 7th, Rhett of the 33rd, Esteves of the 6th, Mallow of the 2nd and others:
A RESOLUTION recognizing and commending Ms. Jenita Shorter for her three decades of outstanding service in education; and for other purposes.
By Senators Jones II of the 22nd, Burns of the 23rd, Anderson of the 24th, Watson of the 1st and Orrock of the 36th:
A RESOLUTION recognizing and commending Brooks A. Keel, PhD, for his dedicated service to advancing higher education in the State of Georgia, the University System of Georgia, Georgia Southern University, and Augusta University; and for other purposes.

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