Sen. Gail Davenport

Primary SB 293

In committee · Georgia Senate · Lead sponsor

Minimum Wage; revise certain provisions; provide for increase

A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Chapter 4 of Title 34 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to minimum wage, so as to revise certain provisions regarding the minimum wage law; to provide for an increase in the minimum wage; to provide for annual minimum wage increases to match the rising cost of living; to provide a credit toward the minimum wage for employers of tipped workers; to eliminate various eligibility exemptions from the minimum wage; to provide for related matters; to provide an effective date; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.

In committee Jan 27, 2016 0 co-sponsors Track

Primary SR 827

Passed · Georgia Senate · Lead sponsor

Henson, Mrs. Constance M.; condolences

A RESOLUTION honoring the life and memory of Mrs. Constance M. Henson; and for other purposes.

Passed Jan 27, 2016 0 co-sponsors Track

Primary SB 294

In committee · Georgia Senate · Lead sponsor

Holidays and Observances; revise the public and legal holidays recognized by the State of Georgia

A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Chapter 4 of Title 1 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to holidays and observances, so as to revise the public and legal holidays recognized by the State of Georgia; to prohibit the recognition of public and legal holidays honoring, recognizing, observing, or celebrating the Confederate States of America, its history, or the military or political leaders thereof or the Civil War; to repeal the observing of Confederate History and Heritage Month; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.

In committee Jan 27, 2016 0 co-sponsors Track

Primary SB 295

In committee · Georgia Senate · Lead sponsor

Department of Administrative Services; create the Division of Supplier Diversity; provide appointment of director; powers and duties

A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Chapter 5 of Title 50 of the O.C.G.A., relating to the Department of Administrative Services, so as to define certain terms; to create the Division of Supplier Diversity; to provide for appointment of a director; to provide for powers and duties of the director; to create the position of minority and women owned business enterprises state-wide advocate; to provide for appointment; to provide for duties; to provide for provisions for state contracts; to provide for a state-wide disparity study; to provide for contents; to provide for the structure of procurement contracts; to provide for rules and regulations; to provide for the implementation of rules and regulations; to provide for exceptions; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.

In committee Jan 27, 2016 0 co-sponsors Track

Primary SR 805

In committee · Georgia Senate · Lead sponsor

Creflo Dollar Highway; Fulton County; dedicate

A RESOLUTION recognizing Reverend Creflo Dollar and dedicating a road in his honor; and for other purposes.

In committee Jan 25, 2016 0 co-sponsors Track

Primary SR 808

Passed · Georgia Senate · Lead sponsor

Stop Violence Against Women Day; recognize February 2

A RESOLUTION recognizing February 2, 2016, as Stop Violence Against Women Day at the state capitol; and for other purposes.

Passed Jan 25, 2016 0 co-sponsors Track

Primary SR 735

Passed · Georgia Senate · Lead sponsor

Ash, Mrs. Kathy; recognize

A RESOLUTION recognizing and commending Mrs. Kathy Ash; and for other purposes.

Passed Jan 22, 2016 0 co-sponsors Track

Primary SR 722

In committee · Georgia Senate · Lead sponsor

Mental Illness, Initiative, Reform, Public Health, and Safety; create Joint Study Committee

A RESOLUTION creating the Joint Study Committee on Mental Illness Initiative, Reform, Public Health, and Safety; and for other purposes.

In committee Jan 21, 2016 0 co-sponsors Track

Primary SR 729

Passed · Georgia Senate · Lead sponsor

Lambda Day; recognize January 28

A RESOLUTION commending Lambda Theta Phi Latin Fraternity, Inc., and recognizing January 28, 2016, as Lambda Day at the state capitol; and for other purposes.

Passed Jan 21, 2016 0 co-sponsors Track

Primary SR 709

Passed · Georgia Senate · Lead sponsor

Science Day; recognize February 15

A RESOLUTION commending the Georgia Science Teachers Association and recognizing February 15, 2016, as Science Day at the state capitol; and for other purposes.

Passed Jan 20, 2016 0 co-sponsors Track