Sen. Bruce Thompson

Primary SB 440

In committee · Georgia Senate · Lead sponsor

Education; certain individuals between ages 21 and 35 may be eligible to enroll in charter school that provides instruction only for over-age students; provide

A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Chapter 2 of Title 20 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to elementary and secondary education, so as to provide that certain individuals between ages 21 and 35 may be eligible to enroll in a charter school that provides instruction only for over-age students; to provide for an exception to the maximum age of eligibility for enrollment; to authorize local boards of education or the State Charter Schools Commission to approve charter schools that serve only an over-age population; to provide for funding for such charter schools; to provide for an effective date and applicability; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.

In committee Feb 26, 2020 0 co-sponsors Track

Primary SR 823

Passed · Georgia Senate · Lead sponsor

Kennesaw State University Football Team; recognize

A RESOLUTION recognizing and commending the Kennesaw State University football team; and for other purposes.

Passed Feb 26, 2020 0 co-sponsors Track

Primary SR 771

Passed · Georgia Senate · Lead sponsor

Dickerson, Jason T.; recognize

A RESOLUTION recognizing and commending Jason T. Dickerson for his admirable accomplishments with his Jason T. Dickerson Family Foundation; and for other purposes.

Passed Feb 20, 2020 0 co-sponsors Track

Primary SB 368

In committee · Georgia Senate · Lead sponsor

Children and Youth Services; child-placing agencies from being required to perform or participate; when placement violates certain religious or moral convictions of the child-placing agency; prohibit

A BILL To be entitled an Act to amend Article 1 of Chapter 5 of Title 49 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to children and youth services, so as to prohibit child-placing agencies from being required to perform, assist, counsel, recommend, consent to, refer, or participate in any placement of a child for foster care or adoption when the placement violates certain religious or moral convictions of the child-placing agency; to provide for nondiscrimination of such child-placing agencies by entities of state and local government; to provide that certain actions shall not form the basis of a civil action; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.

In committee Feb 18, 2020 0 co-sponsors Track

Primary SR 718

Passed · Georgia Senate · Lead sponsor

Lawrence, Trevor; recognize

A RESOLUTION recognizing and commending Trevor Lawrence for his leadership qualities; and for other purposes.

Passed Feb 18, 2020 0 co-sponsors Track

Primary SR 709

Passed · Georgia Senate · Lead sponsor

Benham, Robert; Georgia Supreme Court Justice; recognize

A RESOLUTION recognizing and commending Georgia Supreme Court Justice Robert Benham upon the grand occasion of his retirement; and for other purposes.

Passed Feb 5, 2020 0 co-sponsors Track

Primary SR 708

Passed · Georgia Senate · Lead sponsor

Coleman, Dr. Thomas L.; recognize

A RESOLUTION recognizing and commending Dr. Thomas L. Coleman for his many outstanding contributions made to the citizens of Georgia; and for other purposes.

Passed Feb 5, 2020 0 co-sponsors Track

Primary SR 688

Passed · Georgia Senate · Lead sponsor

Dickerson, Jason; recognize

A RESOLUTION recognizing and commending Jason Dickerson for his admirable accomplishments with his Jason T. Dickerson Family Foundation; and for other purposes.

Passed Feb 4, 2020 0 co-sponsors Track

Primary SR 689

Passed · Georgia Senate · Lead sponsor

2020 Atlanta Braves; recognize

A RESOLUTION recognizing and commending the 2020 Atlanta Braves and the team's award-winning players and manager; and for other purposes.

Passed Feb 4, 2020 0 co-sponsors Track

Primary SR 648

Passed · Georgia Senate · Lead sponsor

Firefighters Recognition Day; recognize February 4, 2020

A RESOLUTION honoring and commending the firefighters of Georgia and recognizing February 4, 2020, as Firefighters Recognition Day at the state capitol; and for other purposes.

Passed Jan 31, 2020 0 co-sponsors Track