Sen. Ben Watson

Primary SR 66

Passed · Georgia Senate · Lead sponsor

Gunther, Chief Lenny; recognize

A RESOLUTION recognizing and commending Chief Lenny Gunther; and for other purposes.

Passed Feb 1, 2023 0 co-sponsors Track

Primary SR 62

Passed · Georgia Senate · Lead sponsor

Georgia Center for Oncology Research and Education; recognize

A RESOLUTION recognizing and congratulating the Georgia Center for Oncology Research and Education for 20 years of service to the State of Georgia; and for other purposes.

Passed Feb 1, 2023 0 co-sponsors Track

Primary SR 42

Passed · Georgia Senate · Lead sponsor

Self-Direction Day; recognize February 22, 2023

A RESOLUTION recognizing February 22, 2023, as Self-Direction Day; and for other purposes.

Passed Jan 30, 2023 0 co-sponsors Track

Primary SR 41

Passed · Georgia Senate · Lead sponsor

Leatherwood, Bryce; recognize

A RESOLUTION recognizing and commending Bryce Leatherwood on being the winner of the twenty-second season of "The Voice" television series; and for other purposes.

Passed Jan 26, 2023 0 co-sponsors Track

Primary SR 34

Passed · Georgia Senate · Lead sponsor

Skin Cancer Awareness Day; recognize February 7, 2023

A RESOLUTION recognizing February 7, 2023, as Skin Cancer Awareness Day at the state capitol; and for other purposes.

Passed Jan 25, 2023 0 co-sponsors Track

Primary SR 35

Passed · Georgia Senate · Lead sponsor

Hemophilia of Georgia; commend

A RESOLUTION commending Hemophilia of Georgia; and for other purposes.

Passed Jan 25, 2023 0 co-sponsors Track

Primary SR 36

Passed · Georgia Senate · Lead sponsor

4-H Day; recognize February 8, 2023

A RESOLUTION commending the University of Georgia 4-H Program and Ms. Venya Gunjal, Mrs. Melanie Biersmith, and the 2022-2023 4-H Leadership Teams and recognizing February 8, 2023, as 4-H Day at the state capitol; and for other purposes.

Passed Jan 25, 2023 0 co-sponsors Track

Primary SB 9

In committee · Georgia Senate · Lead sponsor

"Kathleen Cominski Act"; enact

A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Chapter 1 of Title 45 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to general provisions for public officers and employees, so as to require state office buildings to have at least one functional automated external defibrillator on site at all times for use during emergencies; to provide for a short title; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.

In committee Jan 24, 2023 0 co-sponsors Track

Primary SB 341

Signed into law · Georgia Senate · Lead sponsor

Healthcare Services; guidelines for the prior authorization of a prescribed medication for chronic conditions requiring ongoing medication therapy; provide

A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Article 2 of Chapter 46 of Title 33 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to the prior authorizations of healthcare services, so as to provide guidelines for the prior authorization of a prescribed medication for chronic conditions requiring ongoing medication therapy under certain circumstances; to provide for related matters; to provide for an effective date and applicability; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.

Signed into law Jan 1, 2023 0 co-sponsors

Primary SB 566

Signed into law · Georgia Senate · Lead sponsor

Surprise Billing Consumer Protection Act; a medical or traumatic condition includes a mental health condition or substance use disorder; emergency medical services include post-stabilization services; clarify

A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Title 33 of the O.C.G.A., relating to insurance, so as to clarify that, under the Surprise Billing Consumer Protection Act, a medical or traumatic condition, sickness, or injury includes a mental health condition or substance use disorder and that emergency medical services include post-stabilization services; to provide for related matters; to provide for an effective date and applicability; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.

Signed into law Jul 1, 2022 0 co-sponsors