A RESOLUTION recognizing and commending Beverly Evans Smith for her pivotal role in ensuring academic prosperity throughout Georgia and the nation; and for other purposes.
Sen. Doc Rhett
Sponsored bills
A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Title 15 of the O.C.G.A., relating to courts, so as to establish the State-wide Business Court pursuant to the Constitution of this state; to amend Code Section 45-7-4 of the O.C.G.A., relating to general provisions regarding salaries and fees, so as to designate a salary for the judge of the State-wide Business Court; to amend Title 5 of the O.C.G.A., relating to appeal and error, so as to make conforming changes regarding appeals; to amend Chapter 4 of Title 9, Title 23, and Code Section 33-39-21 of the O.C.G.A., relating to declaratory judgments, equity, and equitable relief relative to insurance, respectively, so as to make conforming changes regarding equity; to provide for related matters; to provide for an effective date; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.
A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Article 5 of Chapter 2 of Title 35 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to the Motor Carrier Compliance Division, so as to require training of law enforcement officers of the Motor Carrier Compliance Enforcement Section in the detection, recognition, and prevention of the trafficking of persons; to require the employment of technology within the Motor Carrier Compliance Enforcement Section that can detect the presence of individuals in areas of motor vehicles designed to carry cargo; to provide for conditions; to provide for a short title; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.
A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Code Section 26-2-25 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to licensing of food sales establishments, so as to direct the Department of Agriculture to establish rules and regulations relating to the public use of restroom facilities in food sales establishments; to provide that if a food sales establishment permits members of the public to use its restroom facilities, it must do so without discriminating on the basis of race, color, religion, national origin, sex, disability, or age and must maintain the restrooms in a clean and serviceable condition; to provide for penalties for noncompliance; to provide for related matters; to provide for an effective date; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.
A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Chapter 1 of Title 28 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to general provisions regarding the General Assembly, so as to provide certain procedures for redistricting of the General Assembly and federal congressional districts in this state; to provide for certain hearings, information availability, procedures, and notifications; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.
A RESOLUTION recognizing March 6, 2020, as the Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority, Incorporated, Zeta Xi Omega Chapter Chartering Day of Celebration in Georgia; and for other purposes.
A RESOLUTION honoring the life of Dr. Calvin McLarin and dedicating a bridge in his memory; and for other purposes.
A RESOLUTION recognizing and commending Abit Massey; and for other purposes.
A RESOLUTION recognizing and commending Paul R. Lawrence, PhD, on his outstanding service as Under Secretary for Benefits in the Veterans Benefits Administration; and for other purposes.
A RESOLUTION recognizing the Civil Air Patrol for their service to the citizens of Georgia; and for other purposes.