Sen. Burt Jones

Primary SR 852

Passed · Georgia Senate · Lead sponsor

South River Watershed Alliance; recognize

A RESOLUTION recognizing the South River Watershed Alliance; and for other purposes.

Passed Feb 1, 2016 0 co-sponsors Track

Primary SR 859

Passed · Georgia Senate · Lead sponsor

Watson, Mr. Benjamin; commend

A RESOLUTION commending Mr. Benjamin Watson on his extraordinary accomplishments as a football player and for his public service; and for other purposes.

Passed Feb 1, 2016 0 co-sponsors Track

Primary SR 853

Passed · Georgia Senate · Lead sponsor

State YMCA of Georgia and Center for Civic Engagement "Y" Club Programs; recognize

A RESOLUTION recognizing and commending the State YMCA of Georgia and its Center for Civic Engagement and "Y" Club programs which sponsor Youth Assembly among other programs that cultivate youth civic engagement; and for other purposes.

Passed Feb 1, 2016 0 co-sponsors Track

Primary SR 135

In committee · Georgia Senate · Lead sponsor

General Assembly; authorize to provide by law for pari-mutuel wagering on horse racing -CA

A RESOLUTION proposing an amendment to the Constitution so as to authorize the General Assembly to provide by law for pari-mutuel wagering on horse racing; to provide for related matters; to provide for the submission of this amendment for ratification or rejection; and for other purposes.

In committee Jan 28, 2016 0 co-sponsors Track

Primary SR 817

Passed · Georgia Senate · Lead sponsor

Putnam County Charter School System; commend

A RESOLUTION commending Putnam County Charter School System on receiving the Charter System Innovation Award; and for other purposes.

Passed Jan 27, 2016 0 co-sponsors Track

Primary SR 827

Passed · Georgia Senate · Lead sponsor

Henson, Mrs. Constance M.; condolences

A RESOLUTION honoring the life and memory of Mrs. Constance M. Henson; and for other purposes.

Passed Jan 27, 2016 0 co-sponsors Track

Primary SR 797

Passed · Georgia Senate · Lead sponsor

Foxworthy, Mr. Jeff; commend

A RESOLUTION commending Mr. Jeff Foxworthy; and for other purposes.

Passed Jan 25, 2016 0 co-sponsors Track

Primary SB 284

In committee · Georgia Senate · Lead sponsor

"First Amendment Defense Act of Georgia"

A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Title 50 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to state government, so as to prohibit discriminatory action against a person who believes, speaks, or acts in accordance with a sincerely held religious belief or moral conviction that marriage is or should be recognized as the union of one man and one woman or that sexual relations are properly reserved to such marriage; to provide for definitions; to provide for the granting of relief; to provide for construction and application; to provide for waiver of sovereign immunity under certain circumstances; to provide for a short title; to provide for an effective date; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.

In committee Jan 22, 2016 0 co-sponsors Track

Primary SB 280

In committee · Georgia Senate · Lead sponsor

Revenue and Taxation; provide revision of personal income tax rates

A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Title 48 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to revenue and taxation, so as to provide for the revision of personal income tax rates; to eliminate itemized adjustments to Georgia taxable net income except for limited mortgage deductions, charitable contributions, and medical expenses; to increase the personal exemption from state income tax; to repeal the corporate net worth tax; to provide that this Act shall not abate or affect prosecutions, punishments, penalties, administrative proceedings or remedies, or civil actions related to certain violations; to provide for a short title; to provide for related matters; to provide for an effective date and applicability; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.

In committee Jan 22, 2016 0 co-sponsors Track

Primary SR 792

Passed · Georgia Senate · Lead sponsor

Georgia State Trooper First Class Nathan Bradley, Georgia State Patrol Corporal Richard Thacker, Morgan County Sheriff Robert Markley; recognize

A RESOLUTION recognizing and commending Georgia State Trooper First Class Nathan Bradley, Georgia State Patrol Corporal Richard Thacker, and Morgan County Sheriff Robert Markley; and for other purposes.

Passed Jan 22, 2016 0 co-sponsors Track