Sen. Ben Watson

Primary SB 484

In committee · Georgia Senate · Lead sponsor

Workers' Compensation; coverage for first responders for post-traumatic stress disorder arising in the course and scope of employment; provide

A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Chapter 9 of Title 34 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to workers' compensation, so as to provide workers' compensation coverage for first responders for post-traumatic stress disorder arising in the course and scope of employment; to provide for definitions; to provide for a rebuttable presumption; to provide for applicability; to provide for related matters; to provide for an effective date; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.

In committee Feb 10, 2022 0 co-sponsors Track

Primary SR 454

Passed · Georgia Senate · Lead sponsor

Family and Consumer Sciences; recognize

A RESOLUTION recognizing and commending Family and Consumer Sciences; and for other purposes.

Passed Feb 10, 2022 0 co-sponsors Track

Primary SR 446

Passed · Georgia Senate · Lead sponsor

Lamar County Lightnings; congratulate

A RESOLUTION congratulating the Lamar County Lightnings; and for other purposes.

Passed Feb 7, 2022 0 co-sponsors Track

Primary SR 447

Passed · Georgia Senate · Lead sponsor

McIntosh Chiefs; congratulate

A RESOLUTION congratulating the McIntosh Chiefs; and for other purposes.

Passed Feb 7, 2022 0 co-sponsors Track

Primary SR 436

Passed · Georgia Senate · Lead sponsor

Thompson, Jessie Will; recognize

A RESOLUTION recognizing and commending Jessie Will Thompson; and for other purposes.

Passed Feb 7, 2022 0 co-sponsors Track

Primary SR 445

Passed · Georgia Senate · Lead sponsor

Robinson, Miller Peterson "Pete"; condolences

A RESOLUTION honoring the life and memory of Miller Peterson "Pete" Robinson; and for other purposes.

Passed Feb 7, 2022 0 co-sponsors Track

Primary SB 439

In committee · Georgia Senate · Lead sponsor

Dispossessory Proceedings; the owner of a property or tenement at issue in a dispossessory proceeding shall be allowed to appear during a trial of the issues individually; provide

A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Article 3 of Chapter 7 of Title 44 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to dispossessory proceedings, so as to provide that the owner of a property or tenement at issue in a dispossessory proceeding shall be allowed to appear during a trial of the issues individually or by an agent, attorney in fact, or attorney at law; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.

In committee Feb 3, 2022 0 co-sponsors Track

Primary SR 418

Passed · Georgia Senate · Lead sponsor

Georgia State University Men's Soccer Team; commend

A RESOLUTION commending the Georgia State University men's soccer team on its outstanding performance and appearance in the NCAA Tournament; and for other purposes.

Passed Feb 2, 2022 0 co-sponsors Track

Primary SR 421

Passed · Georgia Senate · Lead sponsor

Together Georgia; recognize

A RESOLUTION recognizing and commending Together Georgia; and for other purposes.

Passed Feb 2, 2022 0 co-sponsors Track

Primary SB 408

In committee · Georgia Senate · Lead sponsor

Drivers' Licenses; a waiver of required fees for reinstatement and restoration of a driver's license for suspensions based upon a failure to appear for nonmoving traffic violations; provide

A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Article 1 of Chapter 5 of Title 40 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to general provisions relative to drivers' licenses, so as to provide for a waiver of required fees for reinstatement and restoration of a driver's license for suspensions based upon a failure to appear for nonmoving traffic violations; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.

In committee Feb 2, 2022 0 co-sponsors Track