Sen. Rick Jeffares

Primary SB 333

Passed · Georgia Senate · Lead sponsor

NonProfit Corporations; allow for a nonprofit corporation organized in foreign jurisdiction to change its jurisdiction of organization to this state

A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Chapter 3 of Title 14 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to nonprofit corporations, so as to allow for a nonprofit corporation organized in a foreign jurisdiction to change its jurisdiction of organization to this state; to allow for a nonprofit corporation organized in this state to change its jurisdiction of organization to a foreign jurisdiction; to provide for a definition; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.

Passed Mar 10, 2016 0 co-sponsors Track

Primary SR 1120

Passed · Georgia Senate · Lead sponsor

Camden County High School Wildcat Wrestling Team; recognize

A RESOLUTION recognizing and commending the Camden County High School Wildcat wrestling team; and for other purposes.

Passed Mar 8, 2016 0 co-sponsors Track

Primary SR 1113

Passed · Georgia Senate · Lead sponsor

Pettit, Mrs. Vickie Crowley; condolences

A RESOLUTION honoring the life and memory of Mrs. Vickie Crowley Pettit; and for other purposes.

Passed Mar 8, 2016 0 co-sponsors Track

Primary SB 409

Passed · Georgia Senate · Lead sponsor

Education; require every public school to post a sign containing toll-free telephone number; reports of child abuse or neglect

A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Part 15 of Article 6 of Chapter 2 of Title 20 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to miscellaneous provisions under the "Quality Basic Education Act," so as to require every public school to post a sign containing the toll-free telephone number operated by the Division of Family and Children Services of the Department of Human Services to receive reports of child abuse or neglect; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.

Passed Mar 7, 2016 0 co-sponsors Track

Primary SB 375

Passed · Georgia Senate · Lead sponsor

Municipal Corporations; provide certain requirements and standards for the incorporation of new municipal corporations

A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Chapter 31 of Title 36 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to incorporation of municipal corporations, so as to provide certain requirements and standards for the incorporation of new municipal corporations; to require a financial viability, fiscal impact, and service delivery study; to prohibit the creation of unincorporated islands; to provide for special districts to amortize obligations; to require referendum approval; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.

Passed Mar 7, 2016 0 co-sponsors Track

Primary SR 388

Passed · Georgia Senate · Lead sponsor

Constitution; prevent discrimination in the public funding of social services; allow religious/faith based organization to receive public aid -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.

Passed Mar 7, 2016 0 co-sponsors Track

Primary SR 1097

Passed · Georgia Senate · Lead sponsor

Metropolitan North Georgia Water Planning District ; recognize

A RESOLUTION recognizing the 15th anniversary of the Metropolitan North Georgia Water Planning District; and for other purposes.

Passed Mar 2, 2016 0 co-sponsors Track

Primary SB 312

Passed · Georgia Senate · Lead sponsor

HOPE; revise a definition; establish minimum HOPE award amounts

A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Part 7 of Article 7 of Chapter 3 of Title 20 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to HOPE scholarships and grants, so as to revise a definition; to establish minimum HOPE award amounts; to provide for related matters; to provide for effective dates; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.

Passed Feb 26, 2016 0 co-sponsors Track

Primary SR 1072

Passed · Georgia Senate · Lead sponsor

Stevens, John Phinizy; condolences

A RESOLUTION honoring the life and memory of John Phinizy Stevens; and for other purposes.

Passed Feb 26, 2016 0 co-sponsors Track

Primary SR 1071

Passed · Georgia Senate · Lead sponsor

Georgia Lineman Appreciation Month; recognize April

A RESOLUTION commending Georgia linemen and recognizing April as Georgia Lineman Appreciation Month at the state capitol; and for other purposes.

Passed Feb 26, 2016 0 co-sponsors Track