Senate first readers 2015 February 4

SENATE FIRST READERS WEDNESDAY, FEBRUARY 4, 2015
ELEVENTH LEGISLATIVE DAY

SB 83.

By Senators Rhett of the 33rd, Fort of the 39th, Henson of the 41st, Tate of the 38th, James of the 35th and others:

A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Chapter 1 of Title 40 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to general provisions relative to identification and regulation with regard to motor vehicles and traffic, so as to require policies that prohibit law enforcement officers from impermissibly using race or ethnicity in determining whether to stop a motor vehicle; to require annual training of law enforcement officers on impermissible uses of race and ethnicity in stopping motor vehicles; to require law enforcement officers to document the race, ethnicity, and gender of drivers and passengers under certain circumstances; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.

Referred to Public Safety Committee.

SB 84.

By Senators Watson of the 1st and Jackson of the 2nd:

A BILL to be entitled an Act to provide for an advisory referendum election to be held in the City of Tybee Island for the purpose of determining if the construction of a public swimming pool with municipal funds is desired by the people of said city; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.

Referred to State and Local Governmental Operations Committee.

SR 141.

By Senators Wilkinson of the 50th, Gooch of the 51st, Miller of the 49th, Ginn of the 47th and Mullis of the 53rd:

A RESOLUTION honoring the life and memory of Gary Chadwick Durrence; and for other purposes.

Read and Adopted.

SR 142.

By Senators Wilkinson of the 50th, Gooch of the 51st, Miller of the 49th, Ginn of the 47th and Mullis of the 53rd:

A RESOLUTION commending the Towns County Mountain Movers and Shakers; and for other purposes.

Read and Adopted.

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SR 143. By Senator Thompson of the 5th:

A RESOLUTION proposing an amendment to the Constitution so as to authorize the General Assembly to provide by law for pari-mutuel wagering on horse racing; to provide for related matters; to provide for the submission of this amendment for ratification or rejection; and for other purposes.

Referred to Regulated Industries and Utilities Committee.

SR 144. By Senators Cowsert of the 46th, Ginn of the 47th and Millar of the 40th:

A RESOLUTION commending Athens Community Career Academy for winning Career Academy of the Year at the Lieutenant Governor's Business and Education Summit; and for other purposes

Read and Adopted.

SR 145. By Senators Cowsert of the 46th, Ginn of the 47th and Millar of the 40th:

A RESOLUTION commending Caterpillar, Athens, for winning Business Partner of the Year at the Lieutenant Governor's Business and Education Summit; and for other purposes.

Read and Adopted.

SR 146. By Senators Harbison of the 15th and McKoon of the 29th:

A RESOLUTION commending Dee Armstrong for her contributions to television news; and for other purposes.

Read and Adopted.

SR 147.

By Senators Seay of the 34th, Hill of the 4th, Butler of the 55th, Jones of the 10th, Henson of the 41st and others:

A RESOLUTION recognizing and commending Senator Steve Thompson on his outstanding public service; and for other purposes.

Read and Adopted.

SR 148. By Senator Gooch of the 51st:

A RESOLUTION recognizing and commending Sarah Millsaps upon being honored with the Girl Scout Gold Award; and for other purposes.

Read and Adopted.

SR 149. By Senator Gooch of the 51st:

A RESOLUTION commending the White County Color and Honor Guard; and for other purposes.

Read and Adopted.

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