Sen. Lester Jackson

Primary SR 558

Signed into law · Georgia Senate · Lead sponsor

General Assembly; proceeds of excise taxes on sale of fireworks; funding of trauma care -CA

A RESOLUTION proposing an amendment to the Constitution so as to provide that the proceeds of excise taxes on the sale of fireworks in this state be dedicated to the funding of trauma care, fire services, burn treatment, and local public safety purposes in the State of Georgia; to provide that such funds shall not lapse; to provide for related matters; to provide for the submission of this amendment for ratification or rejection; and for other purposes.

Signed into law May 3, 2016 0 co-sponsors

Primary SB 105

Signed into law · Georgia Senate · Lead sponsor

Chatham County Magistrate Court; provide for two full-time magistrates for Chatham County

A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend an Act making provisions for the Magistrate Court of Chatham County and abolishing the Municipal Court of Savannah, approved March 21, 1984 (Ga. L. 1984, p. 4422), as amended, particularly by Acts approved March 20, 1985 (Ga. L 1985, p. 4028), March 24, 1994 (Ga. L 1994, p. 3772), and March 27, 1995 (Ga. L. 1995, p. 3751), so as to provide for two full-time magistrates for Chatham County; to provide for the appointment of a third full-time magistrate by the Board of Commissioners; to provide for the election and appointment of successor magistrates; to provide for the appointment of pro tempore and part-time magistrates; to provide for an effective date; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.

Signed into law May 3, 2016 0 co-sponsors

Primary SB 319

Signed into law · Georgia Senate · Lead sponsor

Professional Counseling; revise the definition

A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Code Section 43-10A-3 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to definitions relative to professional counselors, social workers, and others, so as to revise the definition of "professional counseling"; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.

Signed into law Apr 26, 2016 0 co-sponsors

Primary SR 1230

Passed · Georgia Senate · Lead sponsor

Esther F. Garrison Wind Ensemble; commend

A RESOLUTION commending the Esther F. Garrison Wind Ensemble and its conductor, Michael E. Hutchinson; and for other purposes.

Passed Mar 24, 2016 0 co-sponsors Track

Primary SR 1276

Passed · Georgia Senate · Lead sponsor

Collier, Grisby Noris; condolences

A RESOLUTION honoring the life and memory of Grisby Noris Collier, Sr.; and for other purposes.

Passed Mar 24, 2016 0 co-sponsors Track

Primary SR 1229

Passed · Georgia Senate · Lead sponsor

Calvary Day School's Girls Volleyball Team; congratulate

A RESOLUTION congratulating the Calvary Day School's girls volleyball team on winning the 2015 State Championship; and for other purposes.

Passed Mar 24, 2016 0 co-sponsors Track

Primary SR 1273

Passed · Georgia Senate · Lead sponsor

Flowers, Liz; recognize

A RESOLUTION recognizing Liz Flowers and thanking her for her service as Executive Director of the Georgia Senate Democratic Caucus; and for other purposes.

Passed Mar 24, 2016 0 co-sponsors Track

Primary SR 1225

Passed · Georgia Senate · Lead sponsor

Environmental Awareness Day; recognize March 24

A RESOLUTION recognizing March 24, 2016, as the 7th annual Environmental Awareness Day at the state capitol; and for other purposes.

Passed Mar 22, 2016 0 co-sponsors Track

Primary SR 1218

Passed · Georgia Senate · Lead sponsor

Africa Diaspora Day; recognize March 22

A RESOLUTION recognizing March 22, 2016, as Africa Diaspora Day at the state capitol; and for other purposes.

Passed Mar 22, 2016 0 co-sponsors Track

Primary SR 1220

Passed · Georgia Senate · Lead sponsor

St. Patrick's Day Parade Committee; members, Chairman Jerry Hogan, Jr.; recognize

A RESOLUTION recognizing and commending the members of the St. Patrick's Day Parade Committee, Chairman Jerry Hogan, Jr., and Grand Marshal Michael Foran of the 2016 St. Patrick's Day Parade on the upcoming occasion of the 2016 St. Patrick's Day Parade in Savannah, Georgia; and for other purposes.

Passed Mar 22, 2016 0 co-sponsors Track