Sen. Doc Rhett

Primary SR 815

Passed · Georgia Senate · Lead sponsor

Koll, Judge Barbara J.; recognize

A RESOLUTION recognizing and commending Judge Barbara J. Koll; and for other purposes.

Passed Feb 15, 2018 0 co-sponsors Track

Primary SR 786

Passed · Georgia Senate · Lead sponsor

Rural Health Day; recognize March 1, 2018

A RESOLUTION commending the Georgia Rural Health Association and recognizing March 1, 2018, as Rural Health Day at the state capitol; and for other purposes.

Passed Feb 15, 2018 0 co-sponsors Track

Primary SR 754

Passed · Georgia Senate · Lead sponsor

Bethel African Methodist Episcopal Church (AMEC); recognize 150th anniversary

A RESOLUTION recognizing and commending Bethel African Methodist Episcopal Church (AMEC) on the grand occasion of its 150th anniversary; and for other purposes.

Passed Feb 13, 2018 0 co-sponsors Track

Primary SR 766

Passed · Georgia Senate · Lead sponsor

Special Forces Soldiers sent to Afghanistan in the immediate aftermath of September 11; valiant service; honor

A RESOLUTION recognizing and honoring the valiant service of the Special Forces soldiers who were sent to Afghanistan in the immediate aftermath of September 11; and for other purposes.

Passed Feb 13, 2018 0 co-sponsors Track

Primary SB 235

In committee · Georgia Senate · Lead sponsor

"Deantre Gregory Turman Act"

A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Part 15 of Article 6 of Chapter 2 of Title 20 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to miscellaneous provisions regarding elementary and secondary education, so as to strongly encourage that youth athletes participating in gridiron football be equipped with and wear a helmet which has at least a four-star rating on the Virginia Tech Helmet Ratings scale at the time of its use; to provide for an exception; to provide for a short title; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.

In committee Feb 13, 2018 0 co-sponsors Track

Primary SR 768

Passed · Georgia Senate · Lead sponsor

CASA Day; recognize February 14, 2018

A RESOLUTION commending Georgia Court Appointed Special Advocates (Georgia CASA) and recognizing February 14, 2018, as CASA Day at the state capitol; and for other purposes.

Passed Feb 13, 2018 0 co-sponsors Track

Primary SB 424

In committee · Georgia Senate · Lead sponsor

Center for Rural Health Innovation and Sustainability; establishment; provide

A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Chapter 2 of Title 31 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to the Department of Community Health, so as to provide for the establishment of the Center for Rural Health Innovation and Sustainability; to provide for requirements and purposes; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.

In committee Feb 13, 2018 0 co-sponsors Track

Primary SB 352

Passed · Georgia Senate · Lead sponsor

Health; general provisions; patient brokering; prohibit; Commission on Substance Abuse and Recovery; establish; fraudulent insurance act; provide

A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Article 1 of Chapter 1 of Title 31 of the O.C.G.A., relating to general provisions relative to health, so as to prohibit patient brokering;to create a director of Substance Abuse, Addiction, and Related Disorders; to provide for appointment; to provide for qualifications; to establish the Commission on Substance Abuse and Recovery; to provide for membership; to provide for duties; to amend Chapter 1 of Title 33 of the O.C.G.A., relating to general provisions relative to insurance, so as to provide for a fraudulent insurance act for the excessive, high-tech, or fraudulent drug testing of certain individuals; to provide for investigation by the Commissioner; to provide for penalties; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.

Passed Feb 12, 2018 0 co-sponsors Track

Primary SR 744

Passed · Georgia Senate · Lead sponsor

Otis Redding Day; recognize February 15, 2018

A RESOLUTION honoring the life, memory, and legacy of Otis Redding, Jr., and recognizing February 15, 2018, as Otis Redding Day at the state capitol; and for other purposes.

Passed Feb 12, 2018 0 co-sponsors Track

Primary SR 723

Passed · Georgia Senate · Lead sponsor

Newton, Mayor Craig; recognize

A RESOLUTION recognizing and commending Mayor Craig Newton on being the first African American mayor of Norcross and in Gwinnett County; and for other purposes.

Passed Feb 8, 2018 0 co-sponsors Track