Proposed Senate first readers, 2020 June 16

PROPOSED SENATE FIRST READERS TUESDAY, JUNE 16, 2020
THIRTY-FIRST LEGISLATIVE DAY

SB 509. SB 510. SB 511. SB 512.
SB 513. SR 959.

By Senator Ligon, Jr. of the 3rd:
A BILL to be entitled an Act to abolish the Glynn County Police Department; to provide for the transfer of assets and property of such police department; to provide for the transfer of duties and responsibilities of such police department; to provide for related matters; to provide for a referendum, effective dates, contingencies, and automatic repeal; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.
By Senator Tillery of the 19th:
A BILL to be entitled an Act to create a board of elections and registration for Wheeler County; to provide for related matters; to provide for an effective date; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.
By Senator Lucas of the 26th:
A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend an Act creating a Board of Commissioners of Twiggs County, approved July 27, 1923 (Ga. L. 1923, p. 324), as amended, particularly by an Act approved April 28, 1999 (Ga. L. 1999, p. 4923), and an Act approved May 12, 2015 (Ga. L. 2015, p. 4039), so as to change the provisions regarding the compensation and expenses of the members of the board; to provide an effective date; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.
By Senator Jones of the 25th:
A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend an Act to create the Central State Hospital Local Redevelopment Authority, approved February 29, 2012 (Ga. L. 2012, p. 3837), so as revise how members of the authority are appointed; to reduce the size of the authority; to revise the selection process and terms of officers of the authority; to terminate the terms of the current authority members; to further provide for the use of revenues generated by the authority; to provide for related matters; to provide an effective date; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.
By Senators Jones II of the 22nd, Butler of the 55th, Henson of the 41st, Jones of the 10th, Orrock of the 36th and others:
A BILL to be entitled an Act to revise various titles of the O.C.G.A., regarding police and justice matters; to provide for a short title; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.
By Senators Thompson of the 14th, Jackson of the 2nd, Harbison of the 15th, Cowsert of the 46th, Karinshak of the 48th and others:
A RESOLUTION creating the Senate Systemic Inequalities Study Committee; and for other purposes.

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SR 960. SR 961. SR 962. SR 963.
SR 964. SR 965. SR 966. SR 967.

By Senator Wilkinson of the 50th:
A RESOLUTION honoring the life and memory of Roy Edward Gaines; and for other purposes.
By Senators Heath of the 31st, Hufstetler of the 52nd, Albers of the 56th, Robertson of the 29th, Beach of the 21st and others:
A RESOLUTION recognizing and commending Robert Smith; and for other purposes.
By Senator Tillery of the 19th:
A RESOLUTION honoring the life and memory of Mayor Ronnie A. Dixon Sr.; and for other purposes.
By Senators Jones of the 25th and Strickland of the 17th:
A RESOLUTION recognizing and commending Trevor Borom of the Strong Rock Christian School's Patriot wrestling team for winning the 2020 GHSA Class A 120 lb. Wrestling State Championship; and for other purposes.
By Senators Heath of the 31st, Hufstetler of the 52nd, Albers of the 56th, Robertson of the 29th, Beach of the 21st and others:
A RESOLUTION recognizing and commending Danny Hutcheson on his outstanding public service; and for other purposes.
By Senator Martin of the 9th:
A RESOLUTION honoring the life and memory of Eleanor Campbell Artman; and for other purposes.
By Senator Martin of the 9th:
A RESOLUTION recognizing Mr. K.C. Bowen, Jr., and dedicating a road in his honor; and for other purposes.
By Senator Mullis of the 53rd:
A RESOLUTION honoring the life and memory of Gary Blaylock Andrews; and for other purposes.

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