Senate first readers, 2019 March 18

SENATE FIRST READERS MONDAY, MARCH 18, 2019 THIRTY-THIRD LEGISLATIVE DAY

SB 243.

By Senators Mullis of the 53rd, Kirk of the 13th, Dugan of the 30th, Miller of the 49th and Wilkinson of the 50th:

A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Code Section 40-2-86 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to special license plates promoting or supporting certain worthy agencies, funds, or nonprofit corporations, so as to establish a specialty license plate to benefit the Autism Alliance of Georgia; to provide for related matters; to provide for an effective date; to provide for compliance with constitutional requirements; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.

Referred to Public Safety Committee.

SR 364. By Senator Dolezal of the 27th:

A RESOLUTION proposing an amendment to the Constitution so as to provide that no person shall be eligible to serve more than two consecutive terms as Lieutenant Governor; to provide for the submission of this amendment for ratification or rejection; and for other purposes.

Referred to Government Oversight Committee.

SR 365.

By Senators Ligon, Jr. of the 3rd, Black of the 8th, Harbin of the 16th, Mullis of the 53rd, Dugan of the 30th and others:

A RESOLUTION commending President Donald J. Trump; and for other purposes.

Referred to Rules Committee.

SR 366. By Senator Anderson of the 43rd:

A RESOLUTION creating the Senate Passenger Vehicle Seat Safety Belt Study Committee; and for other purposes.

Referred to Rules Committee.

SR 367.

By Senators Beach of the 21st, Cowsert of the 46th, Jones of the 25th, Miller of the 49th and Mullis of the 53rd:

A RESOLUTION to create the Senate Gaming and Pari-mutuel Wagering on Horse Racing and Growing Georgia's Equine Industry Study Committee; and for other purposes.

Referred to Rules Committee.

SR 368.

By Senators Heath of the 31st, Tillery of the 19th, Strickland of the 17th, Harbin of the 16th, Tippins of the 37th and others:

A RESOLUTION recognizing and commending Allen Poole for his outstanding public service; and for other

Read and Adopted.

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SR 369.

By Senators Heath of the 31st, Ginn of the 47th, Tippins of the 37th, Sims of the 12th, Harbin of the 16th and others:

A RESOLUTION urging the Department of Natural Resources to recognize Saturday, September 28, 2019, as National Hunting and Fishing Day in the State of Georgia; and for other purposes.

Referred to Natural Resources and the Environment Committee.

SR 370.

By Senators Strickland of the 17th, Jones of the 10th, Tillery of the 19th, Dugan of the 30th and Kirk of the 13th:

A RESOLUTION honoring the City of Stockbridge, Georgia; and for other purposes.

Read and Adopted.

SR 371.

By Senators Kirk of the 13th, Miller of the 49th, Stone of the 23rd, Kennedy of the 18th, Robertson of the 29th and others:

A RESOLUTION creating the Senate Protections From Sexual Predators Study Committee; and for other purposes.

Referred to Rules Committee.

SR 372.

By Senators Gooch of the 51st, Harbison of the 15th, Hill of the 4th and Dugan of the 30th:

A RESOLUTION recognizing and commending American Legion Post 239 and celebrating The American Legion on the occasion of its centennial anniversary; and for other purposes.

Read and Adopted.

SR 373.

By Senators Mullis of the 53rd, Dugan of the 30th, Miller of the 49th and Wilkinson of the 50th:

A RESOLUTION recognizing and commending Ken Hicks; and for other purposes.

Read and Adopted.

SR 374.

By Senators Jones of the 10th, Butler of the 55th, Davenport of the 44th, James of the 35th and Henson of the 41st:

A RESOLUTION recognizing Reverend Marlon Harris and New Life Church and dedicating a bridge in their honor; and for other purposes.

Referred to Transportation Committee.

SR 375.

By Senators Martin of the 9th, Kirkpatrick of the 32nd, Watson of the 1st, Dugan of the 30th, Tippins of the 37th and others:

A RESOLUTION recognizing and commending Dr. G.P. "Bud" Peterson upon his retirement as president of Georgia Tech; and for other purposes.

Read and Adopted.

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SR 376. By Senator Martin of the 9th:

A RESOLUTION urging the President of the United States and the United States Congress to enact legislation securing the citizenship of internationally adopted adult individuals; and for other purposes.

Referred to Rules Committee.

SR 377. By Senators Karinshak of the 48th and Rahman of the 5th:

A RESOLUTION commending the Muslim Advocacy Day participants; and for other reasons.

Referred to Rules Committee.

SR 378. By Senators Rahman of the 5th and Karinshak of the 48th:

A RESOLUTION congratulating the Sharon Elementary Robo Knights for winning the Georgia FLL State Championship; and for other purposes.

Read and Adopted.

SR 379. By Senator Harbison of the 15th:

A RESOLUTION commending the Carver High School boys basketball team for winning the 2019 GHSA 4A State Basketball Championship; and for other purposes.

Read and Adopted.

SR 380. By Senator Harbison of the 15th:

A RESOLUTION commending the Carver High School girls basketball team for winning the 2019 GHSA 4A State Basketball Championship; and for other purposes.

Read and Adopted.

SR 381. By Senator Williams of the 39th:

A RESOLUTION honoring the life and memory of Lonnie C. King, Jr.; and for other purposes.

Read and Adopted.

SR 385.

By Senators Beach of the 21st, Cowsert of the 46th, Hill of the 4th, Mullis of the 53rd and Jones of the 25th:

A RESOLUTION recognizing and commending J. Mark Burkhalter for his dedicated service to Johns Creek and the State of Georgia; and for other purposes.

Read and Adopted.

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