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Date State Bill No. Title Outcome
March 26, 2024 GA SB 429 Establishes a Commission to Study Allocating Payments for Wrongful Conviction and Imprisonment Bill Passed - House (161 - 7)
March 5, 2024 GA SB 332 Establishes a Commission to Investigate Complaints Against Prosecutors Bill Passed - House (97 - 73)
Feb. 6, 2024 GA SB 63 Amends the List of Offenses Ineligible for No-Cash Bail Conference Report Adopted - House (97 - 69)
Jan. 25, 2024 GA HB 30 Defines "Antisemitism" into State Law Concurrence Vote Passed - House (129 - 5)
March 29, 2023 GA HB 142 Establishes Unified Police Forces for College Campuses Conference Report Adopted - House (145 - 12)
March 29, 2023 GA HB 557 Authorizes Certain Physicians to Prescribe Schedule 2 Controlled Subtances Concurrence Vote Passed - House (173 - 2)
March 27, 2023 GA SB 92 Establishes Provisions Regarding Prosecuting Attorneys Bill Passed - House (97 - 77)
March 20, 2023 GA SB 44 Increases Penalties for Gang Recruitment Bill Passed - House (99 - 74)
March 6, 2023 GA HB 30 Defines "Antisemitism" into State Law Bill Passed - House (136 - 22)
March 6, 2023 GA HB 462 Requires 17 Year-Olds Accused of Certain Crimes to be Sent to Juvenile Court Bill Passed - House (145 - 22)
March 6, 2023 GA HB 231 Establishes a Prosecuting Attorneys Oversight Commission Bill Passed - House (98 - 75)
March 1, 2023 GA HB 505 Establishes Criminal Charges for Violent Rioting Bill Passed - House (98 - 73)
Feb. 27, 2023 GA HB 147 Requires All Schools Submit School Safety Plans and Active Shooter Drills Annually Bill Passed - House (148 - 20)
April 4, 2022 GA SB 259 Amends Firearm Open Carry and Possession Laws Bill Passed - House (94 - 67)
April 1, 2022 GA SB 479 Amends Law Relating to Firearm Possession by Felons Bill Passed - House (96 - 64)
April 1, 2022 GA SB 479 Amends Law Relating to Firearm Possession by Felons Bill Passed - House (96 - 64)
March 30, 2022 GA SB 319 Reduces Weapons Restrictions in Certain Public Places (100 - 67)
March 15, 2022 GA HB 1358 Reduces Weapons Restrictions in Certain Public Places Bill Passed - House (94 - 57)
March 15, 2022 GA HB 1390 Establishes a Cause of Action Against Government Employers Who Retaliate Against Employees Due to Complaints of Sexual Harassment Bill Passed - House (172 - 0)
March 15, 2022 GA HB 1464 Specifies New Election Security Measures Bill Passed - House (98 - 73)
Feb. 14, 2022 GA HB 1134 Authorizes the Attorney General to Prosecute Gang Activity Bill Passed - House (101 - 56)
Feb. 3, 2022 GA HB 218 Requires the State to Recognize Gun Carry Permits from Other States Concurrence Vote 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 25, 2021 GA SB 28 Authorizes Reform of Juvenile Justice System (123 - 46)
Feb. 25, 2021 GA HB 218 Requires the State to Recognize Gun Carry Permits from Other States Bill Passed - House (103 - 69)
Feb. 9, 2021 GA HB 112 Establishes COVID-19 Liability Protections for Businesses Bill Passed - House (99 - 68)
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 838 Increases Penalties for Crimes Against Police, Firefighters, and Paramedics Concurrence Vote Passed - House (92 - 74)
June 23, 2020 GA HB 426 Increase Penalties for Bias-Motivated Crime Concurrence Vote Passed - House (127 - 38)
June 23, 2020 GA HB 426 Increase Penalties for Bias-Motivated Crime Concurrence Vote Passed - House (127 - 38)
March 12, 2020 GA HB 720 Extends Use of Ankle Monitors for Sex Offenders Bill Passed - House (98 - 63)
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 7, 2019 GA HB 426 Establishes Penalties for Hate Crimes Bill Passed - House (96 - 64)
March 7, 2019 GA HB 545 Reduces Statute of Limitations for Certain Nuisance Lawsuits Bill Passed - House (107 - 58)
March 7, 2019 GA HB 426 Establishes Penalties for Hate Crimes Bill Passed - House (96 - 64)
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, 2016 GA HB 859 Authorizes Concealed Carry at Postsecondary Education Institutions Bill Passed - House (113 - 59)
April 2, 2015 GA SB 94 Amends Certain Law Enforcement Procedures Concurrence Vote Passed - House (100 - 65)
April 2, 2015 GA SB 94 Amends Certain Law Enforcement Procedures Concurrence Vote Passed - House (100 - 65)
March 27, 2015 GA SB 134 Amends Speeding Fine Revenue Reporting Bill Passed - House (104 - 54)
March 20, 2014 GA HB 60 Amends Firearm Laws Concurrence Vote Passed - House (112 - 58)
March 11, 2014 GA HB 60 Amends Firearm Laws Concurrence Vote Passed - House (108 - 54)
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)
Feb. 20, 2013 GA HB 178 Requires Pain Management Clinics to be Licensed Bill Passed - House (150 - 15)
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 7, 2012 GA HB 1114 Prohibits Assisted Suicide Bill Passed - House (124 - 45)
March 7, 2012 GA HB 861 Requires Drug Testing for Certain Welfare Recipients Bill Passed - House (114 - 59)
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. 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)
April 3, 2009 GA SB 86 Requiring Proof of Citizenship for Voter Registration Bill Passed - House (140 - 67)
March 12, 2009 GA HB 23 Age-Specific Ban on Wireless Communication While Driving Bill Passed - House (138 - 34)
April 4, 2008 GA HB 978 Vehicle Seizures for Unlicensed Drivers Concurrence Vote Passed - House (115 - 44)
April 2, 2008 GA SB 174 Physical Fitness Standards for State Employees Bill Failed - House (55 - 107)
March 20, 2008 GA SB 350 Increasing Penalties for Driving Without a License Bill Passed - House (99 - 68)
March 19, 2008 GA Fleming AM 29 0700 Amending Capital Punishment Sentencing Procedures Amendment Adopted - House (100 - 66)
March 19, 2008 GA Fleming AM 29 0700 Amending Capital Punishment Sentencing Procedures Amendment Adopted - House (100 - 66)
March 19, 2008 GA SB 145 Amending Sentencing Guidelines for Murder Bill Passed - House (112 - 55)
March 19, 2008 GA SB 145 Amending Sentencing Guidelines for Murder Bill Passed - House (112 - 55)
March 4, 2008 GA HB 1245 Public Defender Funding Amendments Bill Passed - House (141 - 21)
Feb. 28, 2008 GA HB 978 Vehicle Seizures for Undocumented Immigrant Traffic Violations Bill Passed - House (104 - 51)
Jan. 31, 2008 GA HB 89 Concealed Weapons in Motor Vehicles Bill Passed - House (111 - 58)
Jan. 31, 2008 GA HB 89 Concealed Weapons in Motor Vehicles Bill Passed - House (111 - 58)
Jan. 29, 2008 GA HB 908 Expanding Sex Offender Restrictions Bill Passed - House (141 - 29)
Jan. 29, 2008 GA HB 908 Expanding Sex Offender Restrictions Bill Passed - House (141 - 29)
Jan. 28, 2008 GA HB 301 Increasing Dogfighting Penalties Bill Passed - House (165 - 6)
March 20, 2007 GA HCS HB 185 Death Penalty Rules Bill Passed - House (106 - 65)
March 20, 2007 GA HCS HB 185 Death Penalty Rules Bill Passed - House (106 - 65)
March 20, 2007 GA HCS HB 185 Death Penalty Rules Bill Passed - House (106 - 65)
Feb. 12, 2007 GA HB 89 Concealed Weapons in Motor Vehicles Bill Passed - House (130 - 38)
March 24, 2006 GA SCS SB 396 Use of Deadly Force Bill Passed - House (115 - 42)
March 24, 2006 GA SCS SB 396 Use of Deadly Force Bill Passed - House (115 - 42)
March 24, 2006 GA SCS SB 396 Use of Deadly Force Bill Passed - House (115 - 42)
Date No. Title Outcome
3/26 SB 429 Establishes a Commission to Study Allocating Payments for Wrongful Conviction and Imprisonment Bill Passed - House (161 - 7)
3/05 SB 332 Establishes a Commission to Investigate Complaints Against Prosecutors Bill Passed - House (97 - 73)
2/06 SB 63 Amends the List of Offenses Ineligible for No-Cash Bail Conference Report Adopted - House (97 - 69)
1/25 HB 30 Defines "Antisemitism" into State Law Concurrence Vote Passed - House (129 - 5)
3/29 HB 142 Establishes Unified Police Forces for College Campuses Conference Report Adopted - House (145 - 12)
3/29 HB 557 Authorizes Certain Physicians to Prescribe Schedule 2 Controlled Subtances Concurrence Vote Passed - House (173 - 2)
3/27 SB 92 Establishes Provisions Regarding Prosecuting Attorneys Bill Passed - House (97 - 77)
3/20 SB 44 Increases Penalties for Gang Recruitment Bill Passed - House (99 - 74)
3/06 HB 30 Defines "Antisemitism" into State Law Bill Passed - House (136 - 22)
3/06 HB 462 Requires 17 Year-Olds Accused of Certain Crimes to be Sent to Juvenile Court Bill Passed - House (145 - 22)
3/06 HB 231 Establishes a Prosecuting Attorneys Oversight Commission Bill Passed - House (98 - 75)
3/01 HB 505 Establishes Criminal Charges for Violent Rioting Bill Passed - House (98 - 73)
2/27 HB 147 Requires All Schools Submit School Safety Plans and Active Shooter Drills Annually Bill Passed - House (148 - 20)
4/04 SB 259 Amends Firearm Open Carry and Possession Laws Bill Passed - House (94 - 67)
4/01 SB 479 Amends Law Relating to Firearm Possession by Felons Bill Passed - House (96 - 64)
4/01 SB 479 Amends Law Relating to Firearm Possession by Felons Bill Passed - House (96 - 64)
3/30 SB 319 Reduces Weapons Restrictions in Certain Public Places (100 - 67)
3/15 HB 1358 Reduces Weapons Restrictions in Certain Public Places Bill Passed - House (94 - 57)
3/15 HB 1390 Establishes a Cause of Action Against Government Employers Who Retaliate Against Employees Due to Complaints of Sexual Harassment Bill Passed - House (172 - 0)
3/15 HB 1464 Specifies New Election Security Measures Bill Passed - House (98 - 73)
2/14 HB 1134 Authorizes the Attorney General to Prosecute Gang Activity Bill Passed - House (101 - 56)
2/03 HB 218 Requires the State to Recognize Gun Carry Permits from Other States Concurrence Vote Passed - House (96 - 70)
3/31 HB 286 Prohibits Local Police Departments from Reducing Annual Police Budgets Concurrence Vote Passed - House (100 - 73)
3/25 SB 28 Authorizes Reform of Juvenile Justice System (123 - 46)
2/25 HB 218 Requires the State to Recognize Gun Carry Permits from Other States Bill Passed - House (103 - 69)
2/09 HB 112 Establishes COVID-19 Liability Protections for Businesses Bill Passed - House (99 - 68)
2/09 HB 112 Establishes COVID-19 Liability Protections for Businesses Bill Passed - House (99 - 68)
6/26 SB 402 Prohibits the Use of "Unsecured Judicial Release" Bill Passed - House (99 - 68)
6/23 HB 838 Increases Penalties for Crimes Against Police, Firefighters, and Paramedics Concurrence Vote Passed - House (92 - 74)
6/23 HB 426 Increase Penalties for Bias-Motivated Crime Concurrence Vote Passed - House (127 - 38)
6/23 HB 426 Increase Penalties for Bias-Motivated Crime Concurrence Vote Passed - House (127 - 38)
3/12 HB 720 Extends Use of Ankle Monitors for Sex Offenders Bill Passed - House (98 - 63)
4/02 HB 470 Requires DNA Collection From Those Charged with a Felony as a First Offender Concurrence Vote Passed - House (126 - 29)
4/02 SB 15 Requires Schools to Perform Certain Threat Assessments Bill Passed - House (110 - 56)
3/07 HB 426 Establishes Penalties for Hate Crimes Bill Passed - House (96 - 64)
3/07 HB 545 Reduces Statute of Limitations for Certain Nuisance Lawsuits Bill Passed - House (107 - 58)
3/07 HB 426 Establishes Penalties for Hate Crimes Bill Passed - House (96 - 64)
3/30 HB 280 Authorizes Concealed Carry on College Campuses Bill Passed - House (96 - 70)
3/01 HB 51 Classifies University Staff as Mandated Reporters Bill Passed - House (115 - 55)
2/22 HB 859 Authorizes Concealed Carry at Postsecondary Education Institutions Bill Passed - House (113 - 59)
4/02 SB 94 Amends Certain Law Enforcement Procedures Concurrence Vote Passed - House (100 - 65)
4/02 SB 94 Amends Certain Law Enforcement Procedures Concurrence Vote Passed - House (100 - 65)
3/27 SB 134 Amends Speeding Fine Revenue Reporting Bill Passed - House (104 - 54)
3/20 HB 60 Amends Firearm Laws Concurrence Vote Passed - House (112 - 58)
3/11 HB 60 Amends Firearm Laws Concurrence Vote Passed - House (108 - 54)
3/03 HB 772 Requires Drug Testing For Certain Welfare Recipients Bill Passed - House (107 - 66)
2/18 HB 875 Authorizes Individuals to Carry Weapons in Previously Prohibited Locations Bill Passed - House (119 - 56)
3/07 HB 512 Amends Provisions Relating to Concealed Weapons Permits Bill Passed - House (117 - 56)
2/20 HB 178 Requires Pain Management Clinics to be Licensed Bill Passed - House (150 - 15)
3/29 HB 861 Requires Drug Testing for Certain Welfare Recipients Concurrence Vote Passed - House (110 - 56)
3/29 HB 1114 Prohibits Assisted Suicide Concurrence Vote Passed - House (115 - 53)
3/07 HB 1114 Prohibits Assisted Suicide Bill Passed - House (124 - 45)
3/07 HB 861 Requires Drug Testing for Certain Welfare Recipients Bill Passed - House (114 - 59)
3/05 HB 972 Regulation of Pain Management Clinics Bill Passed - House (124 - 38)
3/05 HB 717 Penalties for Owners of Dogs Involved in a Second Assault Bill Failed - House (82 - 73)
2/28 HB 24 Amending Rules of Evidence Bill Passed - House (162 - 5)
2/22 HB 92 Limits Absentee Ballots Bill Passed - House (148 - 20)
4/03 SB 86 Requiring Proof of Citizenship for Voter Registration Bill Passed - House (140 - 67)
3/12 HB 23 Age-Specific Ban on Wireless Communication While Driving Bill Passed - House (138 - 34)
4/04 HB 978 Vehicle Seizures for Unlicensed Drivers Concurrence Vote Passed - House (115 - 44)
4/02 SB 174 Physical Fitness Standards for State Employees Bill Failed - House (55 - 107)
3/20 SB 350 Increasing Penalties for Driving Without a License Bill Passed - House (99 - 68)
3/19 Fleming AM 29 0700 Amending Capital Punishment Sentencing Procedures Amendment Adopted - House (100 - 66)
3/19 Fleming AM 29 0700 Amending Capital Punishment Sentencing Procedures Amendment Adopted - House (100 - 66)
3/19 SB 145 Amending Sentencing Guidelines for Murder Bill Passed - House (112 - 55)
3/19 SB 145 Amending Sentencing Guidelines for Murder Bill Passed - House (112 - 55)
3/04 HB 1245 Public Defender Funding Amendments Bill Passed - House (141 - 21)
2/28 HB 978 Vehicle Seizures for Undocumented Immigrant Traffic Violations Bill Passed - House (104 - 51)
1/31 HB 89 Concealed Weapons in Motor Vehicles Bill Passed - House (111 - 58)
1/31 HB 89 Concealed Weapons in Motor Vehicles Bill Passed - House (111 - 58)
1/29 HB 908 Expanding Sex Offender Restrictions Bill Passed - House (141 - 29)
1/29 HB 908 Expanding Sex Offender Restrictions Bill Passed - House (141 - 29)
1/28 HB 301 Increasing Dogfighting Penalties Bill Passed - House (165 - 6)
3/20 HCS HB 185 Death Penalty Rules Bill Passed - House (106 - 65)
3/20 HCS HB 185 Death Penalty Rules Bill Passed - House (106 - 65)
3/20 HCS HB 185 Death Penalty Rules Bill Passed - House (106 - 65)
2/12 HB 89 Concealed Weapons in Motor Vehicles Bill Passed - House (130 - 38)
3/24 SCS SB 396 Use of Deadly Force Bill Passed - House (115 - 42)
3/24 SCS SB 396 Use of Deadly Force Bill Passed - House (115 - 42)
3/24 SCS SB 396 Use of Deadly Force Bill Passed - House (115 - 42)
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