Sen. Ben Watson

Primary SB 105

Signed into law · Georgia Senate · Lead sponsor

State-Wide Probation System; conditions and procedures under which probation may be terminated early; revise

A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Article 1 of Chapter 10 of Title 17 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to procedure for sentencing and imposition of punishment, and Article 2 of Chapter 8 of Title 42 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to state-wide probation system, so as to revise the conditions and procedures under which probation may be terminated early; to provide for related matters; to provide an effective date; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.

Signed into law May 3, 2021 0 co-sponsors

Primary SR 154

Passed · Georgia Senate · Lead sponsor

Joint Study Committee for Strengthening Georgia's Future Workforce; create

A RESOLUTION creating the Joint Study Committee for Strengthening Georgia's Future Workforce; and for other purposes.

Passed Mar 31, 2021 0 co-sponsors Track

Primary SR 321

Passed · Georgia Senate · Lead sponsor

Crisp County Sheriff's Office and the Georgia State Patrol Post 30 Troopers; recognize

A RESOLUTION recognizing and commending the Crisp County Sheriff's Office and the Georgia State Patrol Post 30 troopers; and for other purposes.

Passed Mar 29, 2021 0 co-sponsors Track

Primary SR 134

Passed · Georgia Senate · Lead sponsor

Public Officers; suspension of compensation; felony; provide -CA

A RESOLUTION proposing an amendment to the Constitution of the State of Georgia so as to provide for the suspension of compensation for certain public officers who are suspended because of indictment for a felony; to provide for related matters; to provide for the submission of this amendment for ratification or rejection; and for other purposes.

Passed Mar 23, 2021 0 co-sponsors Track

Primary SR 272

Passed · Georgia Senate · Lead sponsor

Comer, Carol L.; recognize

A RESOLUTION recognizing and congratulating Carol L. Comer upon the grand occasion of her retirement; and for other purposes.

Passed Mar 22, 2021 0 co-sponsors Track

Primary SR 273

Passed · Georgia Senate · Lead sponsor

Heard, Tommie; recognize

A RESOLUTION recognizing and commending Tommie Heard; and for other purposes.

Passed Mar 22, 2021 0 co-sponsors Track

Primary SR 268

Passed · Georgia Senate · Lead sponsor

Colonial Group Inc.; congratulate

A RESOLUTION congratulating and commending Colonial Group Inc.; and for other purposes.

Passed Mar 18, 2021 0 co-sponsors Track

Primary SB 148

Failed · Georgia Senate · Lead sponsor

2021 Special Council on Tax Reform and Fairness for Georgians and the Special Joint Committee on Georgia Revenue Structure; create

A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Title 28 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to the General Assembly, so as to create the 2021 Special Council on Tax Reform and Fairness for Georgians and the Special Joint Committee on Georgia Revenue Structure; to state legislative findings and intent; to make provisions relative to legislative procedure for consideration of legislation recommended by the council and the special joint committee; to provide for related matters; to provide for automatic repeal; to provide an effective date; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.

Failed Mar 18, 2021 0 co-sponsors Track

Primary SR 241

Passed · Georgia Senate · Lead sponsor

President Jimmy Carter; recognize

A RESOLUTION recognizing and celebrating the long life of President Jimmy Carter, whose outstanding accomplishments include serving as former Governor of Georgia and former Georgia State Senator, receiving a Nobel Peace Prize Laureate, being a global human rights activist, and becoming the longest living United States President at 96 years old; and for other purposes.

Passed Mar 15, 2021 0 co-sponsors Track

Primary SR 231

Passed · Georgia Senate · Lead sponsor

2021 Senate Aides and Senate Academic Aides; commend

A RESOLUTION commending the 2021 Senate Aides and Senate Academic Aides for their exemplary service; and for other purposes.

Passed Mar 11, 2021 0 co-sponsors Track