Rep. Sheila Nelson

Primary HB 1239

Introduced · Georgia House · Lead sponsor

Courts; appointment of a prosecuting attorney when the accused is a law enforcement officer charged with a felony or an act of family violence; provide

A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Article 1 of Chapter 18 of Title 15 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to general provisions for prosecuting attorneys, so as to provide for the appointment of a prosecuting attorney when the accused is a law enforcement officer charged with a felony or an act of family violence; to provide for an effective date; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.

Introduced Jun 22, 2020 0 co-sponsors Track

Primary HR 1166

In committee · Georgia House · Lead sponsor

Augusta, City of; Richmond County; support creation of a state veterans cemetery

A RESOLUTION supporting the creation of a state veterans cemetery in Augusta-Richmond County, Georgia; and for other purposes.

In committee Jun 22, 2020 0 co-sponsors Track

Primary HR 1596

Passed · Georgia House · Lead sponsor

Miller-Betts, Christine; executive director of the Lucy Craft Laney Museum of Black History, on her retirement; commend

A RESOLUTION honoring Christine Miller-Betts, executive director of the Lucy Craft Laney Museum of Black History, on her retirement; and for other purposes.

Passed Jun 18, 2020 0 co-sponsors Track

Primary HR 1512

Passed · Georgia House · Lead sponsor

Hobbs, Dr. Joseph; longtime chair of the Department of Family Medicine; contributions to the Medical College of Georgia at Augusta University and to the State of Georgia; commend

A RESOLUTION recognizing and honoring Dr. Joseph Hobbs, longtime chair of the Department of Family Medicine, for his contributions to the Medical College of Georgia at Augusta University and to the State of Georgia; and for other purposes.

Passed Jun 15, 2020 0 co-sponsors Track

Primary HR 1392

Introduced · Georgia House · Lead sponsor

James "Jimmy" Smith, Jr., Intersection; City of Augusta; dedicate

A RESOLUTION recognizing Mr. James "Jimmy" Smith, Jr., and dedicating an intersection in his honor; and for other purposes.

Introduced Mar 9, 2020 0 co-sponsors Track

Primary HB 16

died · Georgia House · Lead sponsor

Higher Education Access and Success for Homeless and Foster Youth Act; enact

A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Title 20 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to education, so as to provide for in-state tuition at units of the University System of Georgia and branches of the Technical College System of Georgia for youth who are from foster care or homeless situations; to exclude foster care assistance from consideration as income for purposes of calculating financial aid; to provide for definitions; to provide a short title; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.

died Mar 5, 2020 0 co-sponsors Track

Primary HR 1356

Passed · Georgia House · Lead sponsor

Chisholm Leadership Academy; commend

A RESOLUTION commending the Chisholm Leadership Academy; and for other purposes.

Passed Mar 2, 2020 0 co-sponsors Track

Primary HR 1140

Passed · Georgia House · Lead sponsor

Crawford, Peggy Brown; 2020 Nikki Randall Phenomenal Woman Award; commend

A RESOLUTION commending Peggy Brown Crawford for being a recipient of the District 76 2020 Nikki Randall Phenomenal Woman Award; and for other purposes.

Passed Feb 18, 2020 0 co-sponsors Track

Primary HR 1085

Passed · Georgia House · Lead sponsor

Scott, Dr. Julius S., Jr.; condolences

A RESOLUTION honoring the life and memory of Dr. Julius S. Scott Jr.; and for other purposes.

Passed Feb 5, 2020 0 co-sponsors Track

Primary HR 1016

Passed · Georgia House · Lead sponsor

The Dr. Mac Bowman Horizon Foundation; commend

A RESOLUTION commending The Dr. Mac Bowman Horizon Foundation; and for other purposes.

Passed Jan 30, 2020 0 co-sponsors Track