Sen. Harold Jones

Primary SB 270

Signed into law · Georgia Senate · Lead sponsor

Firearms; authorize qualified retired law enforcement officers to carry handgun anywhere within this state

A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Part 3 of Article 4 of Chapter 11 of Title 16 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to carrying and possession of firearms, so as to authorize persons who are qualified retired law enforcement officers to carry a handgun anywhere within this state; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.

Signed into law May 3, 2016 0 co-sponsors

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 SR 1245

Passed · Georgia Senate · Lead sponsor

William Alfred Fountain High School Reunion Breakfast; recognize

A RESOLUTION recognizing the inaugural of the William Alfred Fountain High School Reunion Breakfast; and for other purposes.

Passed Mar 24, 2016 0 co-sponsors Track

Primary SR 1244

Passed · Georgia Senate · Lead sponsor

Davenport, Ms. Helen Odessa Dixon; honoring

A RESOLUTION honoring Ms. Helen Odessa Dixon Davenport on the grand occasion of her 90th birthday; and for other purposes.

Passed Mar 24, 2016 0 co-sponsors Track

Primary SR 1253

Passed · Georgia Senate · Lead sponsor

Lucy C. Laney High School Alumni Association Hall of Fame Banquet; recognize

A RESOLUTION recognizing the Lucy C. Laney High School Alumni Association Hall of Fame Banquet on March 25, 2016; and for other purposes.

Passed Mar 24, 2016 0 co-sponsors Track

Primary SR 1231

Passed · Georgia Senate · Lead sponsor

Hodges, Bishop Brian Keith; recognize

A RESOLUTION recognizing and honoring Bishop Brian Keith Hodges upon the grand occasion of his 20th pastoral anniversary; and for other purposes.

Passed Mar 24, 2016 0 co-sponsors Track

Primary SR 883

Passed · Georgia Senate · Lead sponsor

Incentives for Financial Technologies and the Payment Processing Industry; create joint study committee

A RESOLUTION creating the Joint Study Committee on Industry Incentives for Financial Technologies and the Payment Processing Industry; and for other purposes.

Passed Mar 24, 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 412

Passed · Georgia Senate · Lead sponsor

Senate Cyber Challenge Study Committee; create

A RESOLUTION creating the Senate Cyber Challenge Study Committee; and for other purposes.

Passed Mar 22, 2016 0 co-sponsors Track

Primary SR 723

Passed · Georgia Senate · Lead sponsor

Youth Athletes; encourage local boards of education, nonpublic elementary/secondary to guarantee certain safety rights in sports competition

A RESOLUTION encouraging local boards of education, nonpublic elementary and secondary schools, governing bodies of charter schools, and public recreation facilities to guarantee certain safety rights to youth athletes in sport competition; and for other purposes.

Passed Mar 22, 2016 0 co-sponsors Track