Sen. William Ligon, Jr.

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 1261

Passed · Georgia Senate · Lead sponsor

Williams, Senator Tommie; recognize

A RESOLUTION recognizing and commending Senator Tommie Williams on the grand occasion of his retirement; and for other purposes.

Passed Mar 25, 2016 0 co-sponsors Track

Primary SR 1262

Passed · Georgia Senate · Lead sponsor

Jackson, Senator Bill; recognize

A RESOLUTION recognizing and commending Senator Bill Jackson on the occasion of his retirement; and for other purposes.

Passed Mar 25, 2016 0 co-sponsors Track

Primary SR 1270

Passed · Georgia Senate · Lead sponsor

Verity, Jake; honoring

A RESOLUTION honoring Jake Verity of Bremen High School; and for other purposes.

Passed Mar 24, 2016 0 co-sponsors Track

Primary SR 1219

Passed · Georgia Senate · Lead sponsor

Bladder Health Month; recognize November 2016

A RESOLUTION recognizing November, 2016, as Bladder Health Month at the state capitol; and for other purposes.

Passed Mar 22, 2016 0 co-sponsors Track

Primary SR 1159

Passed · Georgia Senate · Lead sponsor

Senate Camden County Spaceport Study Committee; create

A RESOLUTION creating the Senate Camden County Spaceport Study Committee; and for other purposes.

Passed Mar 22, 2016 0 co-sponsors Track

Primary SR 604

Passed · Georgia Senate · Lead sponsor

Revenue and Taxation; prohibit the levy of state ad valorem taxes -CA

A RESOLUTION proposing an amendment to the Constitution so as to prohibit the levy of state ad valorem taxes; to provide for applicability; to provide for the submission of this amendment for ratification or rejection; and for other purposes.

Passed Mar 22, 2016 0 co-sponsors Track

Primary SR 988

Passed · Georgia Senate · Lead sponsor

United States Congress; urged to enact the Fair Tax Act

A RESOLUTION urging the United States Congress to enact the Fair Tax Act; and for other purposes.

Passed Mar 22, 2016 0 co-sponsors Track

Primary SB 310

Passed · Georgia Senate · Lead sponsor

"Transparency in Education Act"; prohibit implementation of certain grants; written analysis; grant terms are ratified by Gen. Assembly

A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Article 1 of Chapter 1 of Title 20 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to general provisions relative to education, so as to prohibit the implementation of certain grants affecting education policy regarding pre-kindergarten through grade 12 education until a written analysis is provided and the grant terms are ratified by the General Assembly; to provide for a definition; to provide for a short title; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.

Passed Mar 15, 2016 0 co-sponsors Track

Primary SR 1180

Passed · Georgia Senate · Lead sponsor

Georgia Aquarium; commend

A RESOLUTION commending the Georgia Aquarium and recognizing the facility's ten-year anniversary; and for other purposes.

Passed Mar 15, 2016 0 co-sponsors Track