Sen. Lindsey Tippins

Primary SB 420

Signed into law · Georgia Senate · Lead sponsor

Local Government; require referendum approval prior to the expenditure of public funds; establishment of a fixed guideway transit

A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Chapter 1 of Title 36 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to general provisions applicable to counties, so as to require referendum approval prior to the expenditure of public funds for the establishment of a fixed guideway transit; to provide for definitions; to provide for submission of the question to qualified voters; to provide for ballot language; to provide for applicability; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.

Signed into law Jul 1, 2016 0 co-sponsors

Primary SB 364

Signed into law · Georgia Senate · Lead sponsor

"Quality Basic Education Act"; annual teacher, principal, and assistant principal evaluations; revise provisions

A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Article 6 of Chapter 2 of Title 20 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to the "Quality Basic Education Act," so as to revise provisions relating to annual teacher, principal, and assistant principal evaluations; to revise provisions relating to student assessment; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.

Signed into law Jul 1, 2016 0 co-sponsors

Primary SB 191

Signed into law · Georgia Senate · Lead sponsor

Blasting and Excavating Near Utility Facilities; prohibit local governing authorities from adopting ordinances

A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Chapter 9 of Title 25 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to blasting or excavating near utility facilities, so as to prohibit local governing authorities from adopting or enforcing ordinances which mandate marking requirements or standards which are different from those contained in state law or the rules and regulations of certain departments of this state; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.

Signed into law Jul 1, 2016 0 co-sponsors

Primary SB 367

Signed into law · Georgia Senate · Lead sponsor

Georgia Council Justice Reform; provide for comprehensive reform

A BILL to be entitled an Act to provide for comprehensive reform for offenders entering, proceeding through, and leaving the criminal justice system so as to promote an offender's successful reentry into society, benefit the public, and enact reforms recommended by the Georgia Council on Criminal Justice Reform; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.

Signed into law Jul 1, 2016 0 co-sponsors

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 1224

Passed · Georgia Senate · Lead sponsor

Kinney, Jr., Melville William "Bill"; condolences

A RESOLUTION honoring the life and memory of Melville William "Bill" Kinney, Jr.; and for other purposes.

Passed Mar 22, 2016 0 co-sponsors Track

Primary SR 1085

Passed · Georgia Senate · Lead sponsor

Senate Regional Transit Solutions Study Committee

A RESOLUTION creating the Senate Regional Transit Solutions Study Committee; 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 SR 1226

Passed · Georgia Senate · Lead sponsor

Allen, Rev. Todd Wardsworth; recognize

A RESOLUTION recognizing and commending Rev. Todd Wardsworth Allen; and for other purposes.

Passed Mar 22, 2016 0 co-sponsors Track

Primary SR 1144

In committee · Georgia Senate · Lead sponsor

US Senate; encouraged to delay action on a new Associate Justice of the US Supreme Court after 2016 presidential election

A RESOLUTION encouraging the United States Senate to delay action on a new Associate Justice of the United States Supreme Court until after the 2016 presidential election; and for other purposes.

In committee Mar 15, 2016 0 co-sponsors Track