Sen. Ben Watson

Primary SR 613

In committee · Georgia Senate · Lead sponsor

State of Georgia; English as official language; declare -CA

A RESOLUTION proposing an amendment to the Constitution so as to declare English as the official language of the State of Georgia; to provide for exceptions; to provide for certain rights of action; to provide for severability; to provide for the submission of this amendment for ratification or rejection; and for other purposes.

In committee Jan 24, 2018 0 co-sponsors Track

Primary SR 619

Passed · Georgia Senate · Lead sponsor

National Guard Day; recognize January 25, 2018

A RESOLUTION recognizing January 25, 2018, as National Guard Day at the state capitol; and for other purposes.

Passed Jan 24, 2018 0 co-sponsors Track

Primary SR 609

Passed · Georgia Senate · Lead sponsor

National Guard Day; recognize January 25, 2018

A RESOLUTION recognizing January 25, 2018, as National Guard Day at the state capitol; and for other purposes.

Passed Jan 23, 2018 0 co-sponsors Track

Primary SR 604

Passed · Georgia Senate · Lead sponsor

Health Information Technology Day; recognize January 25, 2018

A RESOLUTION recognizing January 25, 2018, as Health Information Technology Day at the state capitol; and for other purposes.

Passed Jan 23, 2018 0 co-sponsors Track

Primary SB 341

In committee · Georgia Senate · Lead sponsor

Ignition Interlock Devices; use of cameras; provide

A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Code Section 42-8-110 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to definitions applicable to ignition interlock devices, the purchase or lease of such devices by counties, municipalities, or private entities, fees, costs, and deposits for such devices, and requirements for such devices when indigent, so as to provide for the use of cameras on ignition interlock devices; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.

In committee Jan 22, 2018 0 co-sponsors Track

Primary SR 589

Passed · Georgia Senate · Lead sponsor

Republic of Korea; host of the 2018 XXIII Winter Olympic Games and the XII Winter Paralympic Games; recognize

A RESOLUTION recognizing and congratulating the Republic of Korea on being the host of the 2018 XXIII Winter Olympic Games and the XII Winter Paralympic Games; and for other purposes.

Passed Jan 19, 2018 0 co-sponsors Track

Primary SR 584

Passed · Georgia Senate · Lead sponsor

"Keeping Georgia Wild Day"; recognize January 11, 2018

A RESOLUTION recognizing January 11, 2018, as "Keeping Georgia Wild Day"; and for other purposes.

Passed Jan 11, 2018 0 co-sponsors Track

Primary SB 298

Passed · Georgia Senate · Lead sponsor

City of Skidaway Island; incorporate

A BILL to be entitled an Act to incorporate the City of Skidaway Island; to provide for a charter for the City of Skidaway Island; to provide for incorporation, boundaries, and powers of the city; to provide for other matters relative to the foregoing; to provide for a transition period; to provide for related matters; to provide for a referendum; to provide for contingent effective dates; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.

Passed Jan 8, 2018 0 co-sponsors Track

Primary SB 122

In committee · Georgia Senate · Lead sponsor

Open Seasons for Hunting Deer; provisions; change

A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Code Section 27-3-15 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to seasons and bag limits, promulgation of rules and regulations by the board, possession of more than bag limit, and reporting number of deer killed, so as to change certain provisions relating to open seasons for the hunting of deer; to provide for related matters; to provide for an effective date; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.

In committee Jan 8, 2018 0 co-sponsors Track

Primary SR 105

In committee · Georgia Senate · Lead sponsor

United States Constitution; religious organizations receive public aid; prevent discrimination - CA

A RESOLUTION proposing an amendment to the Constitution, in a manner consistent with the United States Constitution, so as to prevent discrimination in the public funding of social services by allowing religious or faith based organizations to receive public aid, directly or indirectly, for the provision of such services; to provide for the submission of this amendment for ratification or rejection; and for other purposes.

In committee Jan 8, 2018 0 co-sponsors Track