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| Date | State | Bill No. | Title | Outcome |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nov. 15, 2021 | GA | SB 1 | Amends State Legislative Districts | Bill Passed - House (96 - 70) |
| March 31, 2021 | GA | HB 286 | Prohibits Local Police Departments from Reducing Annual Police Budgets | Concurrence Vote Passed - House (100 - 73) |
| March 29, 2021 | GA | HB 150 | Prohibits State and Local Governments From Restricting Use of Fossil Fuels | Bill Passed - House (107 - 52) |
| March 25, 2021 | GA | SB 28 | Authorizes Reform of Juvenile Justice System | (123 - 46) |
| March 25, 2021 | GA | SB 202 | Amends Election Laws | Bill Passed - House (100 - 74) |
| March 22, 2021 | GA | SB 9 | Establishes a New Judicial Court Called the Columbia Judicial Circuit | Bill Passed - House (96 - 70) |
| March 10, 2021 | GA | HB 684 | Establishes a Board of Elections and Registration Procedures for Troup County | Bill Passed - House (140 - 15) |
| March 10, 2021 | GA | HB 683 | Restructures the Powers and Duties of the Pickens County Board of Elections | Bill Passed - House (140 - 15) |
| March 10, 2021 | GA | HB 682 | Establishes the Board of Elections and Registration Procedures for Pickens County | Bill Passed - House (140 - 15) |
| March 8, 2021 | GA | HB 520 | Amends Laws Related to Promotion and Deployment of Broadband Services | Bill Failed - House (51 - 108) |
| March 1, 2021 | GA | HB 531 | Limits Absentee and Early Voting and Implements Election Reforms | Bill Passed - House (97 - 72) |
| Feb. 25, 2021 | GA | HB 218 | Requires the State to Recognize Gun Carry Permits from Other States | Bill Passed - House (103 - 69) |
| Feb. 16, 2021 | GA | HB 146 | Authorizes Paid Parental Leave for Eligible State and Local Board of Education Employees | Bill Passed - House (155 - 2) |
| Feb. 9, 2021 | GA | HB 112 | Establishes COVID-19 Liability Protections for Businesses | Bill Passed - House (99 - 68) |
| June 26, 2020 | GA | SB 402 | Prohibits the Use of "Unsecured Judicial Release" | Bill Passed - House (99 - 68) |
| June 23, 2020 | GA | HB 426 | Increase Penalties for Bias-Motivated Crime | Concurrence Vote Passed - House (127 - 38) |
| June 23, 2020 | GA | HB 838 | Increases Penalties for Crimes Against Police, Firefighters, and Paramedics | Concurrence Vote Passed - House (92 - 74) |
| March 12, 2020 | GA | HB 720 | Extends Use of Ankle Monitors for Sex Offenders | Bill Passed - House (98 - 63) |
| March 10, 2020 | GA | HB 879 | Authorizes Retailers to Deliver Alcohol to Residents | Bill Passed - House (110 - 54) |
| Jan. 16, 2020 | GA | HB 276 | Establishes an Online Sales Tax | Conference Report Adopted - House (111 - 54) |
| April 2, 2019 | GA | HB 470 | Requires DNA Collection From Those Charged with a Felony as a First Offender | Concurrence Vote Passed - House (126 - 29) |
| April 2, 2019 | GA | SB 15 | Requires Schools to Perform Certain Threat Assessments | Bill Passed - House (110 - 56) |
| March 29, 2019 | GA | HB 481 | Prohibits Abortion After a Fetal Heartbeat is Detected | Concurrence Vote Passed - House (92 - 78) |
| March 29, 2019 | GA | HB 321 | Amends Transparency Regulation Related To The Hospital Medicaid Financing Program | Concurrence Vote Passed - House (107 - 61) |
| March 29, 2019 | GA | SB 128 | Requires Online Retailers to Collect Sales Taxes | Bill Passed - House (94 - 74) |
| March 28, 2019 | GA | SB 131 | Expands State Control over the Atlanta Airport | Bill Passed - House (104 - 70) |
| March 26, 2019 | GA | SB 83 | Authorizes Biblical Classes be Taught in High Schools | Bill Passed - House (122 - 44) |
| March 25, 2019 | GA | SB 106 | Authorizes Governor to Pursue Medicaid Waivers | Bill Passed - House (104 - 67) |
| March 7, 2019 | GA | HB 426 | Establishes Penalties for Hate Crimes | Bill Passed - House (96 - 64) |
| March 7, 2019 | GA | HB 481 | Prohibits Abortion After a Fetal Heartbeat is Detected | Bill Passed - House (93 - 73) |
| March 7, 2019 | GA | HB 545 | Reduces Statute of Limitations for Certain Nuisance Lawsuits | Bill Passed - House (107 - 58) |
| March 7, 2019 | GA | HB 444 | Limits State Funding for Dual Enrollment | Bill Passed - House (99 - 72) |
| March 5, 2019 | GA | HB 324 | Authorizes Sale of Medical Marijuana Oil | Bill Passed - House (123 - 40) |
| March 29, 2018 | GA | HB 673 | Prohibits Use of Handheld Technology While Driving | Concurrence Vote Passed - House (144 - 18) |
| March 30, 2017 | GA | HB 280 | Authorizes Concealed Carry on College Campuses | Bill Passed - House (96 - 70) |
| March 1, 2017 | GA | HB 51 | Classifies University Staff as Mandated Reporters | Bill Passed - House (115 - 55) |
| Feb. 22, 2017 | GA | HB 37 | Prohibits State Funding for Sanctuary Campuses | Bill Passed - House (112 - 57) |
| March 16, 2016 | GA | HB 757 | Authorizes Religious Officials to Decline to Perform Certain Ceremonies | Concurrence Vote Passed - House (104 - 65) |
| Feb. 26, 2016 | GA | HB 951 | Establishes Tax Exemptions for Certain Purchases | Bill Passed - House (127 - 22) |
| Feb. 26, 2016 | GA | HB 781 | Prohibits Undocumented Immigrants from Serving on Local Governing Bodies | Bill Passed - House (93 - 50) |
| Feb. 22, 2016 | GA | HB 859 | Authorizes Concealed Carry at Postsecondary Education Institutions | Bill Passed - House (113 - 59) |
| Feb. 17, 2016 | GA | HB 555 | Establishes Regulations Regarding Records of Juvenile Petitions for Abortion | Bill Passed - House (119 - 51) |
| April 2, 2015 | GA | SB 94 | Amends Certain Law Enforcement Procedures | Concurrence Vote Passed - House (100 - 65) |
| March 31, 2015 | GA | HB 110 | Authorizes and Regulates the Sale of Consumer Fireworks | Amendment Adopted - House (134 - 41) |
| March 27, 2015 | GA | SB 139 | Prohibits Ban on Auxiliary Containers | Bill Failed - House (67 - 85) |
| March 27, 2015 | GA | SB 134 | Amends Speeding Fine Revenue Reporting | Bill Passed - House (104 - 54) |
| March 13, 2015 | GA | HB 535 | Expands Sunday Sales Times for Alcohol | Bill Passed - House (121 - 47) |
| March 13, 2015 | GA | HB 429 | Requires Coverage for Terminal Conditions | Bill Passed - House (105 - 61) |
| March 11, 2015 | GA | SB 103 | Authorizes the Sale of Alcoholic Beverages 1 Sunday Each Year | Bill Passed - House (144 - 21) |
| March 9, 2015 | GA | HB 110 | Authorizes and Regulates the Sale of Consumer Fireworks | Bill Passed - House (119 - 49) |
| March 5, 2015 | GA | HB 170 | Amends Gasoline Tax | Bill Passed - House (123 - 46) |
| Feb. 19, 2015 | GA | HB 100 | Amends Minimum Age for Kindergarten Enrollment | Bill Passed - House (110 - 53) |
| March 20, 2014 | GA | HB 60 | Amends Firearm Laws | Concurrence Vote Passed - House (112 - 58) |
| March 18, 2014 | GA | SR 415 | Prohibits Increase in State Income Tax | Resolution Passed - House (119 - 54) |
| March 11, 2014 | GA | HB 60 | Amends Firearm Laws | Concurrence Vote Passed - House (108 - 54) |
| March 3, 2014 | GA | HB 990 | Prohibits Medicaid Expansion without Legislative Approval | Bill Passed - House (118 - 57) |
| March 3, 2014 | GA | HB 707 | Prohibits Use of State Resources to Assist with Medicaid Eligibility Expansion | Bill Passed - House (115 - 59) |
| March 3, 2014 | GA | HB 702 | Requires Ten Commandments Monument at the Capitol Building | Bill Passed - House (138 - 37) |
| March 3, 2014 | GA | HB 772 | Requires Drug Testing For Certain Welfare Recipients | Bill Passed - House (107 - 66) |
| Feb. 18, 2014 | GA | HB 875 | Authorizes Individuals to Carry Weapons in Previously Prohibited Locations | Bill Passed - House (119 - 56) |
| March 7, 2013 | GA | HB 512 | Amends Provisions Relating to Concealed Weapons Permits | Bill Passed - House (117 - 56) |
| March 4, 2013 | GA | HB 125 | Amends State Immigration Policy | Bill Passed - House (116 - 49) |
| Feb. 20, 2013 | GA | HB 178 | Requires Pain Management Clinics to be Licensed | Bill Passed - House (150 - 15) |
| March 29, 2012 | GA | HB 347 | Reduces Unemployment Benefits | Conference Report Adopted - House (98 - 60) |
| March 29, 2012 | GA | HB 954 | Prohibits Abortions after 20 Weeks | Conference Report Adopted - House (106 - 59) |
| March 29, 2012 | GA | HB 797 | Establishes a State Charter School Commission | Concurrence Vote Passed - House (117 - 55) |
| March 29, 2012 | GA | HB 861 | Requires Drug Testing for Certain Welfare Recipients | Concurrence Vote Passed - House (110 - 56) |
| March 29, 2012 | GA | HB 1114 | Prohibits Assisted Suicide | Concurrence Vote Passed - House (115 - 53) |
| March 29, 2012 | GA | SB 410 | Requires Numerical School Ratings Based on Student Performance | Bill Passed - House (94 - 67) |
| March 27, 2012 | GA | SB 362 | Authorizes the Recovery and Sale of Deadhead Logs | Bill Failed - House (67 - 93) |
| March 7, 2012 | GA | HB 861 | Requires Drug Testing for Certain Welfare Recipients | Bill Passed - House (114 - 59) |
| March 7, 2012 | GA | HB 1114 | Prohibits Assisted Suicide | Bill Passed - House (124 - 45) |
| March 5, 2012 | GA | HB 972 | Regulation of Pain Management Clinics | Bill Passed - House (124 - 38) |
| March 5, 2012 | GA | HB 717 | Penalties for Owners of Dogs Involved in a Second Assault | Bill Failed - House (82 - 73) |
| Feb. 29, 2012 | GA | HB 954 | Prohibits Abortions after 20 Weeks | Bill Passed - House (102 - 65) |
| Feb. 22, 2012 | GA | HR 1162 | Authorizes the State to Approve Charter Schools | Amendment Adopted - House (123 - 48) |
| Feb. 8, 2012 | GA | HR 1162 | Authorizes the State to Approve Charter Schools | Amendment Rejected - House (110 - 62) |
| Feb. 3, 2012 | GA | HB 829 | State House Redistricting | Bill Passed - House (101 - 53) |
| Aug. 25, 2011 | GA | HB 20EX | Congressional Redistricting | Bill Passed - House (110 - 60) |
| Aug. 23, 2011 | GA | SB 1EX | State Senate Redistricting | Bill Passed - House (104 - 56) |
| Aug. 18, 2011 | GA | HB 1EX | House Redistricting | Bill Passed - House (108 - 64) |
| April 26, 2011 | GA | HB 234 | Reduces Sales Taxes for Tourism Projects | Concurrence Vote Passed - House (90 - 73) |
| April 14, 2011 | GA | HB 87 | Immigration Enforcement Act | Concurrence Vote Passed - House (112 - 59) |
| April 14, 2011 | GA | HB 47 | Ability to Purchase Insurance Out of State | Concurrence Vote Passed - House (98 - 58) |
| April 14, 2011 | GA | SB 36 | Prescription Drug Database | Concurrence Vote Passed - House (131 - 32) |
| April 12, 2011 | GA | SB 10 | Alcoholic Beverage Sales on Sundays | Bill Passed - House (127 - 44) |
| March 30, 2011 | GA | SB 17 | Special Advisory Commission on Mandated Health Insurance Benefits | Bill Passed - House (96 - 67) |
| March 30, 2011 | GA | SB 122 | Public-Private Partnerships to Build Reservoirs | Bill Passed - House (92 - 68) |
| March 16, 2011 | GA | HB 461 | Interstate Health Care Compact | Bill Passed - House (108 - 63) |
| March 10, 2011 | GA | HB 47 | Ability to Purchase Insurance Out of State | Bill Passed - House (111 - 47) |
| March 3, 2011 | GA | HB 87 | Immigration Enforcement Act | Bill Passed - House (113 - 56) |
| March 1, 2011 | GA | HB 326 | Amends the HOPE Scholarship Program | Bill Passed - House (152 - 22) |
| March 1, 2011 | GA | HB 279 | Increased Age Requirement for Child Restraints | Bill Passed - House (129 - 43) |
| Feb. 28, 2011 | GA | HB 24 | Amending Rules of Evidence | Bill Passed - House (162 - 5) |
| Feb. 22, 2011 | GA | HB 92 | Limits Absentee Ballots | Bill Passed - House (148 - 20) |
| Feb. 9, 2011 | GA | HB 72 | Establish an English-Only Driving Test | Bill Tabled - House (115 - 50) |
| April 14, 2010 | GA | HB 1055 | Tax Law Amendments | Concurrence Vote Passed - House (107 - 63) |
| March 26, 2010 | GA | HB 1405 | Study of Tax Laws and Potential Modifications | Bill Passed - House (111 - 55) |
| March 26, 2010 | GA | HB 236 | Review Process for the Operations of State Entities | Bill Failed - House (77 - 81) |
| March 22, 2010 | GA | HR 1086 | Prohibiting Health Care Mandates | Resolution Failed - House (111 - 61) |