Sen. Lester Jackson

Primary SB 205

In committee · Georgia Senate · Lead sponsor

Commerce and Trade; charging covered establishments certain fees on food and beverage deliveries; prohibit third party food delivery platforms

A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Title 10 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to commerce and trade, so as to prohibit third-party food delivery platforms from charging covered establishments certain fees on food and beverage deliveries; to prohibit the reduction of compensation to food delivery drivers as a result thereof; to provide for definitions; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.

In committee Feb 22, 2021 0 co-sponsors Track

Primary SB 206

In committee · Georgia Senate · Lead sponsor

Landlord and Tenant; prospective tenant shall not be refused a rental based on previous eviction during COVID-19 public health emergency; provide

A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Article 1 of Chapter 7 of Title 44 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to general provisions regarding landlord and tenant, so as to provide that a prospective tenant shall not be refused a rental or lease agreement solely based upon a previous eviction during the COVID-19 public health emergency; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.

In committee Feb 22, 2021 0 co-sponsors Track

Primary SR 126

In committee · Georgia Senate · Lead sponsor

John Lewis Freedom Bridge; Chatham County; dedicate

A RESOLUTION honoring the life of civil rights leader and United States Representative John Robert Lewis and dedicating a bridge in his memory; and for other purposes.

In committee Feb 18, 2021 0 co-sponsors Track

Primary SR 127

Passed · Georgia Senate · Lead sponsor

Department of Public Health Workers; recognize

A RESOLUTION recognizing and commending workers of the Department of Public Health for their service and diligence through the pandemic; and for other purposes.

Passed Feb 18, 2021 0 co-sponsors Track

Primary SR 124

Passed · Georgia Senate · Lead sponsor

Almon, Sharon; recognize

A RESOLUTION recognizing and commending Community Coordinator Sharon Almon, the Department of Community Supervision 2020 Non-Sworn Employee of the Year; and for other purposes.

Passed Feb 18, 2021 0 co-sponsors Track

Primary SR 123

Passed · Georgia Senate · Lead sponsor

Delta Day; recognize March 11, 2021

A RESOLUTION commending Delta Sigma Theta Sorority Inc. for its 108 years of service and recognizing March, 11, 2021, as Delta Day at the state capitol; and for other purposes.

Passed Feb 18, 2021 0 co-sponsors Track

Primary SR 110

Passed · Georgia Senate · Lead sponsor

State Restaurant Day; recognize February 17, 2021

A RESOLUTION commending the restaurant industry of Georgia and recognizing February 17, 2021, as State Restaurant Day at the state capitol; and for other purposes.

Passed Feb 17, 2021 0 co-sponsors Track

Primary SR 112

In committee · Georgia Senate · Lead sponsor

Sergeant Henry "Gene" Mullis Memorial Intersection; Walker County; dedicate

A RESOLUTION honoring the life and memory of Sergeant Henry "Gene" Mullis and dedicating an intersection in his memory; and for other purposes.

In committee Feb 17, 2021 0 co-sponsors Track

Primary SB 196

In committee · Georgia Senate · Lead sponsor

Sexual Offenses; offenses of improper sexual contact by employee or agent in the first and second degrees; revise

A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Chapter 6 of Title 16, Article 1 of Chapter 10 of Title 17, Article 2 of Chapter 3 of Title 35, Title 42, and Article 1 of Chapter 2 of Title 49 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to sexual offenses, procedure for sentencing and imposition of punishment, the Georgia Crime Information Center, penal institutions, and general provisions regarding the Department of Human Services, respectively, so as to revise the offenses of improper sexual contact by employee or agent in the first and second degrees; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.

In committee Feb 17, 2021 0 co-sponsors Track

Primary SR 108

Passed · Georgia Senate · Lead sponsor

Thompson II, Curt Blackburn; recognize

A RESOLUTION recognizing and commending Curt Blackburn Thompson II for his outstanding work in the State of Georgia; and for other purposes.

Passed Feb 17, 2021 0 co-sponsors Track