Sen. Doc Rhett

Primary SB 178

In committee · Georgia Senate · Lead sponsor

"Higher Education Access and Success for Homeless and Foster Youth Act"

A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Title 20 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to education, so as to provide for in-state tuition at units of the University System of Georgia and branches of the Technical College System of Georgia for youth who are from foster care or homeless situations; to provide a short title; to exclude foster care assistance from consideration as income for purposes of calculating financial aid; to provide for definitions; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.

In committee Feb 26, 2015 0 co-sponsors Track

Primary SR 379

Passed · Georgia Senate · Lead sponsor

Roberts, Reverend Dr. Joseph L.; honoring

A RESOLUTION honoring the life and memory of Reverend Dr. Joseph L. Roberts; and for other purposes.

Passed Feb 26, 2015 0 co-sponsors Track

Primary SR 369

Passed · Georgia Senate · Lead sponsor

Johnson, Senator Leroy Reginald; recognize

A RESOLUTION recognizing and commending Senator Leroy Reginald Johnson as part of "Living Black History"; and for other purposes.

Passed Feb 26, 2015 0 co-sponsors Track

Primary SB 177

In committee · Georgia Senate · Lead sponsor

Public Order and Safety, Offenses Against; clarify peace officers use law enforcement agency issued devices to observe in private place

A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Part 1 of Article 3 of Chapter 11 of Title 16 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to wiretapping, eavesdropping, surveillance, and related offenses; to amend Chapter 1 of Title 35 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to general provisions relative to law enforcement officers and agencies; to amend Article 4 of Chapter 18 of Title 50 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to the inspection of public records, so as to provide for the release and nonrelease of certain audio and video recordings from devices attached to the persons of peace officers; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.

In committee Feb 26, 2015 0 co-sponsors Track

Primary SR 362

Passed · Georgia Senate · Lead sponsor

Johnson, Alice M.; honoring

A RESOLUTION honoring the life and memory of Alice M. Johnson; and for other purposes.

Passed Feb 25, 2015 0 co-sponsors Track

Primary SR 365

Passed · Georgia Senate · Lead sponsor

Bohannon, Hamilton Frederick; commend

A RESOLUTION commending Hamilton Frederick Bohannon for 50 years in the music industry; and for other purposes.

Passed Feb 25, 2015 0 co-sponsors Track

Primary SB 155

In committee · Georgia Senate · Lead sponsor

'Georgia Lottery for Veterans'; provide that the Georgia Lottery Corporation shall offer one or more games to benefit veterans

A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Chapter 27 of Title 50 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to lottery for education, so as to provide a short title; to provide that the Georgia Lottery Corporation shall offer one or more games to benefit veterans; to provide for the deposit of proceeds into the general fund; to provide for a special account to be appropriated for veterans' programs; to provide for purposes for which appropriations shall be made; to provide for lapsing of funds; to provide a conditional effective date and automatic repeal; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.

In committee Feb 24, 2015 0 co-sponsors Track

Primary SR 351

Passed · Georgia Senate · Lead sponsor

Still Waters Youth Sinfo-Nia Orchestra Day; recognize June 25, 2015

A RESOLUTION commending Still Waters Youth Sinfo-Nia of Metropolitan Atlanta, congratulating them on the grand occasion of their 25th anniversary, and recognizing June 25, 2015, as Still Waters Youth Sinfo-Nia Orchestra Day at the state capitol; and for other purposes.

Passed Feb 24, 2015 0 co-sponsors Track

Primary SR 300

Passed · Georgia Senate · Lead sponsor

Patterson, Michael; commend

A RESOLUTION commending University System of Georgia Outstanding Scholar Michael Patterson of Atlanta Metropolitan State College on Academic Recognition Day for 2015; and for other purposes.

Passed Feb 23, 2015 0 co-sponsors Track

Primary SR 338

Passed · Georgia Senate · Lead sponsor

Children's Day; recognize March 4, 2015

A RESOLUTION recognizing March 4, 2015, as Children's Day at the state capitol; and for other purposes.

Passed Feb 23, 2015 0 co-sponsors Track