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| Date | State | Bill No. | Title | Outcome |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Feb. 13, 2023 | GA | SB 44 | Increases Penalties for Gang Recruitment | Bill Passed - Senate (31 - 22) |
| Feb. 7, 2023 | GA | SB 1 | Extends Prohibition on Certain COVID Vaccine Requirements | (31 - 21) |
| April 15, 2022 | GA | SB 441 | Authorizes Georgia Bureau of Investigation to Investigate Claims of Election Fraud | (33 - 22) |
| April 5, 2022 | GA | HB 1084 | Limits Discussion of "Divisive Concepts" Relating to Race | Concurrence Vote Passed - Senate (32 - 21) |
| April 4, 2022 | GA | HB 1437 | Establishes Flat Income Tax Rate of 5.25 Percent | Conference Report Adopted - Senate (41 - 13) |
| April 4, 2022 | GA | HB 1435 | Amends the Financial Aid Program to Include Students with a Financial Aid Gap | (53 - 1) |
| April 4, 2022 | GA | HB 1390 | Establishes a Cause of Action Against Government Employers Who Retaliate Against Employees Due to Complaints of Sexual Harassment | Bill Passed - Senate (48 - 0) |
| April 4, 2022 | GA | HB 1 | Establishes Public Forums at Public Institutions | Bill Passed - Senate (33 - 18) |
| April 1, 2022 | GA | SB 403 | Establishes a Mental Health Co-Responder Program | Concurrence Vote Passed - Senate (54 - 0) |
| April 1, 2022 | GA | HB 1178 | Establishes Parents' Bill of Rights | Bill Passed - Senate (31 - 22) |
| March 30, 2022 | GA | SB 226 | Requires Schools to Adopt Policies Regarding Material "Harmful to Minors" | Concurrence Vote Passed - Senate (29 - 21) |
| March 30, 2022 | GA | HB 1013 | Establishes the Mental Health Parity Act | (54 - 0) |
| March 17, 2022 | GA | HB 304 | Exempts Drivers from Motor Fuel Tax Through May 31 | Bill Passed - Senate (32 - 18) |
| March 15, 2022 | GA | SB 588 | Requires All Meetings of Local Boards of Education to be Open to the Public | Bill Passed - Senate (32 - 20) |
| March 15, 2022 | GA | SB 601 | Establishes a $6,000 Promise Scholarship | Bill Failed - Senate (20 - 29) |
| March 15, 2022 | GA | SB 171 | Requires a Permit to Assemble and Increases Penalties for Unlawful Protest | Bill Passed - Senate (31 - 21) |
| March 11, 2022 | GA | SB 377 | Prohibits Teaching "Divisive Concepts" Such as Systematic Racism | Bill Passed - Senate (32 - 20) |
| March 8, 2022 | GA | SB 393 | Prohibits Social Media Platforms from Censoring User Viewpoints | Bill Passed - Senate (33 - 21) |
| March 4, 2022 | GA | SB 345 | Prohibits State and Local Governments from Mandating COVID-19 Vaccination | Bill Passed - Senate (31 - 19) |
| March 1, 2022 | GA | SB 456 | Limits Access to Abortion-Inducing Drugs | (31 - 22) |
| Feb. 28, 2022 | GA | SB 479 | Amends Law Relating to Firearm Possession by Felons | (43 - 9) |
| Feb. 28, 2022 | GA | SB 259 | Amends Firearm Open Carry and Possession Laws | Bill Passed - Senate (33 - 20) |
| Feb. 28, 2022 | GA | SB 319 | Reduces Weapons Restrictions in Certain Public Places | Bill Passed - Senate (34 - 22) |
| Feb. 24, 2022 | GA | HB 218 | Requires the State to Recognize Gun Carry Permits from Other States | Concurrence Vote Passed - Senate (34 - 20) |
| Feb. 24, 2022 | GA | HB 437 | Amends Fulton County Commissioner District Boundaries | (32 - 20) |
| Feb. 24, 2022 | GA | SB 435 | Prohibits Transgender Students Participation in Sports Teams Matching Their Gender Identity | Bill Passed - Senate (34 - 22) |
| Feb. 17, 2022 | GA | SB 331 | Limits Labor Regulations by Local Governments | Bill Passed - Senate (31 - 21) |
| Feb. 10, 2022 | GA | SB 458 | Amends Description of Richmond County School Board Districts | Bill Passed - Senate (31 - 22) |
| Feb. 10, 2022 | GA | SB 457 | Specifies New Commission Districts | Bill Passed - Senate (32 - 22) |
| Feb. 2, 2022 | GA | SB 369 | Requires Board of Education Member Elections Be Nonpartisan | Bill Passed - Senate (32 - 21) |
| Jan. 25, 2022 | GA | SR 363 | Authorizes Constitutional Referendum on Limiting Voting Rights to U.S. Citizens | Motion Agreed - Senate (33 - 18) |
| Nov. 9, 2021 | GA | SB 1 | Amends State Legislative Districts | Bill Passed - Senate (34 - 21) |
| March 31, 2021 | GA | SB 195 | Amends Hemp Farming Laws | Conference Report Adopted - Senate (43 - 9) |
| March 29, 2021 | GA | HB 218 | Requires the State to Recognize Gun Carry Permits from Other States | Bill Passed - Senate (34 - 18) |
| March 25, 2021 | GA | SB 202 | Amends Election Laws | Concurrence Vote Passed - Senate (34 - 20) |
| March 25, 2021 | GA | HB 286 | Prohibits Local Police Departments from Reducing Annual Police Budgets | Bill Passed - Senate (36 - 15) |
| March 22, 2021 | GA | HB 150 | Prohibits State and Local Governments From Restricting Use of Fossil Fuels | Bill Passed - Senate (34 - 15) |
| March 17, 2021 | GA | HB 112 | Establishes COVID-19 Liability Protections for Businesses | Bill Passed - Senate (36 - 17) |
| March 8, 2021 | GA | SB 241 | Limits Absentee Voting to Individuals 65 and Older | (29 - 20) |
| March 5, 2021 | GA | SB 200 | Authorizes Businesses and Religious Operations to Continue During the Pandemic | Bill Passed - Senate (29 - 19) |
| Feb. 24, 2021 | GA | SB 89 | Establishes a New Position at the State Board of Elections | Bill Passed - Senate (35 - 18) |
| Feb. 23, 2021 | GA | SB 40 | Requires County Officials Count Ballots 8 Days Before an Election | (53 - 0) |
| Feb. 23, 2021 | GA | SB 184 | Requires that Voting Records be Updated Within 30 Days After an Election | Bill Passed - Senate (37 - 15) |
| Feb. 23, 2021 | GA | SB 67 | Requires Photo ID For Absentee Ballots Applications | (35 - 18) |
| Feb. 18, 2021 | GA | SB 46 | Specifies Who is Able to Administer a COVID-19 Vaccination | Bill Passed - Senate (47 - 3) |
| June 26, 2020 | GA | HB 914 | Authorizes Expedited Licensure Former or Current Military Service Members | Bill Passed - Senate (41 - 10) |
| June 25, 2020 | GA | SB 211 | Requires Clear Product Labeling on Plant-Based Meat Alternatives | Concurrence Vote Passed - Senate (43 - 8) |
| June 24, 2020 | GA | SB 288 | Authorizes Record Restriction for Certain Misdemeanor and Conditional Discharges | Concurrence Vote Passed - Senate (46 - 0) |
| June 23, 2020 | GA | HB 879 | Authorizes Retailers to Deliver Alcohol to Residents | Bill Passed - Senate (42 - 9) |
| June 23, 2020 | GA | HB 838 | Increases Penalties for Crimes Against Police, Firefighters, and Paramedics | Bill Passed - Senate (33 - 20) |
| June 23, 2020 | GA | HB 426 | Increase Penalties for Bias-Motivated Crime | Bill Passed - Senate (47 - 6) |
| June 18, 2020 | GA | HB 545 | Reduces Statute of Limitations for Certain Nuisance Lawsuits | Bill Passed - Senate (29 - 21) |
| March 12, 2020 | GA | HB 792 | Amends the 2020 Fiscal Year Budget to Appropriate Funds to Combat COVID-19 | Conference Report Adopted - Senate (53 - 1) |
| March 12, 2020 | GA | SB 463 | Amends Election Laws | Bill Passed - Senate (35 - 19) |
| March 10, 2020 | GA | SB 386 | Expands State-Funded Private School Scholarships for Students with Learning Disabilities | Bill Passed - Senate (33 - 22) |
| Feb. 3, 2020 | GA | SR 554 | Expresses Support for Iranian People | Resolution Passed - Senate (31 - 17) |
| Jan. 28, 2020 | GA | HB 444 | Limits State Funding for Dual Enrollment | Bill Passed - Senate (34 - 18) |
| Jan. 16, 2020 | GA | HB 276 | Establishes an Online Sales Tax | Conference Report Adopted - Senate (40 - 9) |
| April 2, 2019 | GA | HB 324 | Authorizes Sale of Medical Marijuana Oil | Conference Report Adopted - Senate (34 - 20) |
| March 29, 2019 | GA | HB 345 | Establishes Rights for Pregnant Inmates | Bill Passed - Senate (52 - 1) |
| March 28, 2019 | GA | HB 346 | Prohibits Retaliation By A Landlord Against A Tenant For Taking Certain Actions | Bill Passed - Senate (34 - 16) |
| March 26, 2019 | GA | HB 83 | Requires Recess for Students in Kindergarten Through Fifth Grade | Bill Passed - Senate (48 - 4) |
| March 22, 2019 | GA | HB 481 | Prohibits Abortion After a Fetal Heartbeat is Detected | Bill Passed - Senate (34 - 18) |
| March 7, 2019 | GA | SB 131 | Expands State Control over the Atlanta Airport | Bill Passed - Senate (34 - 22) |
| Feb. 26, 2019 | GA | SB 106 | Authorizes Governor to Pursue Medicaid Waivers | Bill Passed - Senate (35 - 20) |
| Feb. 23, 2018 | GA | SB 375 | Authorizes Child-Placement Agencies to Deny Services Based on Religion | Bill Passed - Senate (35 - 19) |
| Feb. 13, 2018 | GA | SB 17 | Authorizes Restaurants to Sell Alcohol Earlier on Sundays | Bill Passed - Senate (38 - 18) |
| March 23, 2016 | GA | SB 323 | Increases Deadline for Disclosure of Records of Intercollegiate Sports Programs | Concurrence Vote Passed - Senate (31 - 22) |
| March 16, 2016 | GA | HB 757 | Authorizes Religious Officials to Decline to Perform Certain Ceremonies | Concurrence Vote Passed - Senate (37 - 18) |
| March 14, 2016 | GA | HB 555 | Establishes Regulations Regarding Records of Juvenile Petitions for Abortion | Bill Passed - Senate (37 - 17) |
| March 11, 2016 | GA | HB 859 | Authorizes Concealed Carry of Firearms at Institutions of Higher Education | Bill Passed - Senate (37 - 17) |
| Feb. 29, 2016 | GA | SR 675 | Establishes English as the Official Language of the State of Georgia | Resolution Passed - Senate (39 - 14) |
| Feb. 29, 2016 | GA | SB 6 | Establishes Driving Safety Cards for Certain Immigrants | Bill Passed - Senate (37 - 17) |
| Feb. 19, 2016 | GA | HB 757 | Authorizes Religious Officials to Decline to Perform Certain Ceremonies | Bill Passed - Senate (38 - 14) |
| Feb. 11, 2016 | GA | SB 308 | Authorizes Grants to Pregnancy Resource Centers | Bill Passed - Senate (38 - 16) |
| April 2, 2015 | GA | HB 202 | Establishes Vehicle Manufacturer Headquarter License Plates | Conference Report Adopted - Senate (33 - 22) |
| April 2, 2015 | GA | SB 127 | Exempts Certain Public Officials from Late Filing Fees | Conference Report Rejected - Senate (22 - 33) |
| March 11, 2015 | GA | SR 80 | Revises Advanced Placement Test in U.S. History | Bill Passed - Senate (38 - 17) |
| March 5, 2015 | GA | SR 287 | Authorizes Residents to Vote on New School District | Bill Passed - Senate (38 - 15) |
| March 5, 2015 | GA | SB 103 | Authorizes the Sale of Alcoholic Beverages 1 Sunday Each Year | Bill Passed - Senate (32 - 19) |
| March 5, 2015 | GA | SB 129 | Prohibits Government Interference with Religious Practice | Bill Passed - Senate (37 - 15) |
| March 5, 2015 | GA | SB 133 | Establishes Opportunity School District | Bill Passed - Senate (38 - 17) |
| March 20, 2014 | GA | SR 415 | Prohibits Increase in State Income Tax | Concurrence Vote Passed - Senate (42 - 13) |
| March 18, 2014 | GA | HB 60 | Amends Firearm Laws | Concurrence Vote Passed - Senate (37 - 18) |
| March 12, 2014 | GA | HB 702 | Requires Ten Commandments Monument at the Capitol Building | Bill Passed - Senate (40 - 3) |
| March 3, 2014 | GA | SB 98 | Prohibits Abortion Coverage in a Qualified Health Plan | Bill Passed - Senate (35 - 18) |
| Feb. 25, 2014 | GA | SB 167 | Prohibits Common Core Curriculum Standards | Bill Passed - Senate (34 - 16) |
| Feb. 24, 2014 | GA | SR 415 | Prohibits Increase in State Income Tax | Resolution Passed - Senate (42 - 11) |
| Feb. 17, 2014 | GA | SB 318 | Authorizes Bars to Sell Alcohol on Certain Holiday Weekends | Bill Failed - Senate (28 - 20) |
| March 29, 2012 | GA | HB 954 | Prohibits Abortions after 20 Weeks | Conference Report Adopted - Senate (36 - 19) |
| March 29, 2012 | GA | HB 347 | Reduces Unemployment Benefits | Conference Report Adopted - Senate (37 - 17) |
| March 29, 2012 | GA | HB 1114 | Prohibits Assisted Suicide | Concurrence Vote Passed - Senate (38 - 11) |
| March 29, 2012 | GA | SB 410 | Requires Numerical School Ratings Based on Student Performance | Concurrence Vote Passed - Senate (38 - 16) |
| March 27, 2012 | GA | HB 861 | Requires Drug Testing for Certain Welfare Recipients | Bill Passed - Senate (36 - 15) |
| March 26, 2012 | GA | HB 954 | Prohibits Abortions after 20 Weeks | Bill Passed - Senate (36 - 19) |
| March 26, 2012 | GA | HB 797 | Establishes a State Charter School Commission | Bill Passed - Senate (38 - 14) |
| March 19, 2012 | GA | HR 1162 | Authorizes the State to Approve Charter Schools | Amendment Adopted - Senate (40 - 16) |
| March 7, 2012 | GA | SB 292 | Requires Drug Tests for Certain Welfare Recipients | Bill Passed - Senate (35 - 18) |
| March 7, 2012 | GA | SB 469 | Prohibits Picketing in Certain Circumstances | Bill Passed - Senate (34 - 18) |
| March 7, 2012 | GA | SB 438 | Prohibits State Employee Insurance Coverage of Abortions | Bill Passed - Senate (33 - 18) |