A BILL to be entitled an Act to create a board of elections and registration for Madison County and to provide for its powers and duties; to provide for definitions; to provide for the composition of the board and the selection and appointment of members; to provide for the qualification, terms, and removal of members; to provide for oaths and privileges; to provide for meetings, procedures, and vacancies; to relieve certain officers of powers and duties and to provide for the transfer of functions to the newly created board; to provide for certain expenditures of public funds; to provide for compensation of members of the board and personnel; to provide for offices and equipment; to provide for the board's performance of certain functions and duties for certain municipalities; to provide for related matters; to provide effective dates; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.
Sponsored bills
A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend an Act to provide that certain officials of Columbia County who have served at least 15 years in office may, upon leaving office, continue to participate in the county health insurance program by paying the total cost of such participation, approved May 17, 2004 (Ga. L. 2004, p. 4471), as amended, so as to revise the time for vesting in such program; to provide for related matters; to provide for intent; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.
A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend an Act to provide a new charter for the City of Danielsville, approved March 27, 1998 (Ga. L. 1998, p. 3632), as amended, particularly by an Act approved April 9, 1999 (Ga. L. 1999, p. 3714), so as to provide for staggered, four-year terms for the mayor and council; to provide that the city clerk may serve as the city treasurer; to provide that the municipal judge shall be a licensed attorney; to provide that the office of elected officials of the city shall be vacated under certain circumstances; to provide for related matters; to provide for submission under Section 5 of the federal Voting Rights Act of 1965, as amended; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.
A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend an Act to amend, consolidate, and supersede the several Acts incorporating the City of Colbert, approved February 14, 1950 (Ga. L. 1950, p. 2417), as amended, particularly by an Act approved May 6, 2005 (Ga. L. 2005, p. 3909), so as to provide for staggered, four-year terms of office for the mayor and council; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.
A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend an Act authorizing and directing the mayor and council of the City of Elberton to divide said city into wards, approved August 5, 1921 (Ga. L. 1921, p. 932), as amended, particularly by an Act approved February 28, 1984 (Ga. L. 1984, p. 3634), so as to change the description of the election districts; to provide for definitions and inclusions; to provide for manner of election; to provide for the continuation in office of current members; to provide for the submission of this Act for preclearance under Section 5 of the federal Voting Rights Act of 1965, as amended; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.
A RESOLUTION proposing an amendment to the Constitution so as to authorize the General Assembly to provide by law for pari-mutuel wagering on horse racing; to provide for related matters; to provide for the submission of this amendment for ratification or rejection; and for other purposes.
A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Title 50 of the O.C.G.A., relating to state government, so as to provide for pari-mutuel wagering or betting on horse racing in this state; to provide for the comprehensive regulation of such activities; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.
A RESOLUTION recognizing and commending Dr. James E. "Jim" Kundell for his service to the State of Georgia; and for other purposes.
A RESOLUTION recognizing and commending Columbia County School Superintendent Charles R. Nagle on the occasion of his retirement; and for other purposes.
A RESOLUTION recognizing the Battle of Chickamauga on September 18-20, 2013; and for other purposes.