Sen. Lester Jackson

Primary SB 103

Signed into law · Georgia Senate · Lead sponsor

Sales of Alcoholic Beverages on Sunday; allow for local authorization; consumption on the premises on Sundays during St. Patrick's Day holiday period

A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Code Section 3-3-7 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to local authorization and regulation of sales of alcoholic beverages on Sunday, so as to allow for local authorization and regulation of the sale of alcoholic beverages for consumption on the premises on Sundays during the St. Patrick's Day holiday period; to provide for related matters; to provide for an effective date; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.

Signed into law Mar 13, 2015 0 co-sponsors

Primary SR 421

Passed · Georgia Senate · Lead sponsor

Bethesda Academy Day in Savannah, Georgia; recognize May 15, 2015

A RESOLUTION commending Bethesda Academy, congratulating it on its 275th anniversary, and recognizing May 15, 2015, as Bethesda Academy Day in Savannah, Georgia; and for other purposes.

Passed Mar 5, 2015 0 co-sponsors Track

Primary SR 417

Passed · Georgia Senate · Lead sponsor

Williams, Dr. Jamye Coleman; commend

A RESOLUTION commending Dr. Jamye Coleman Williams; and for other purposes.

Passed Mar 4, 2015 0 co-sponsors Track

Primary SB 201

In committee · Georgia Senate · Lead sponsor

Local Government; provide for authority to operate vehicles for hire equipped to transport passengers in wheelchairs

A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Title 36 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to local government, so as to provide for authority to operate vehicles for hire equipped to transport passengers in wheelchairs throughout this state; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.

In committee Mar 4, 2015 0 co-sponsors Track

Primary SR 415

Passed · Georgia Senate · Lead sponsor

Caribbean American Legislative Day; recognize March 19, 2015

A RESOLUTION commending the many contributions Caribbean Americans have made to the State of Georgia and recognizing March 19, 2015, as Caribbean American Legislative Day at the state capitol; and for other purposes.

Passed Mar 4, 2015 0 co-sponsors Track

Primary SR 413

Passed · Georgia Senate · Lead sponsor

Taylor, Elder James E.; commend

A RESOLUTION commending Elder James E. Taylor; and for other purposes.

Passed Mar 4, 2015 0 co-sponsors Track

Primary SR 416

Passed · Georgia Senate · Lead sponsor

Wadsworth Magnet School for High Achievers; commend

A RESOLUTION commending Wadsworth Magnet School for High Achievers and congratulating it upon its many achievements; and for other purposes.

Passed Mar 4, 2015 0 co-sponsors Track

Primary SB 200

In committee · Georgia Senate · Lead sponsor

State Government; provide for a minimum wage for state contractors and state employees; definitions; increase in the minimum wage

A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Chapter 1 of Title 50 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to state government general provisions, so as to provide for a minimum wage for state contractors and state employees; to provide for definitions; 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 for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.

In committee Mar 4, 2015 0 co-sponsors Track

Primary SR 414

Passed · Georgia Senate · Lead sponsor

Greek Independence Day; recognize March 25, 2015

A RESOLUTION recognizing March 25, 2015, as Greek Independence Day and congratulating Georgios Panagiotidis upon being named Consul of the Greek Government in Atlanta; and for other purposes.

Passed Mar 4, 2015 0 co-sponsors Track

Primary SR 403

Passed · Georgia Senate · Lead sponsor

Daniel, Mr. Thomas "Tom" E.; commend

A RESOLUTION commending Mr. Thomas "Tom" E. Daniel for his service and congratulating him on the occasion of his retirement; and for other purposes.

Passed Mar 3, 2015 0 co-sponsors Track