Sen. Sonya Halpern

Primary SB 354

In committee · Georgia Senate · Lead sponsor

Annexation; notice to residential tenants; provide

A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Article 2 of Chapter 36 of Title 36 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to annexation pursuant to application by 100 percent of landowners, so as to provide for notice to residential tenants; to amend Article 3 of Chapter 36 of Title 36 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to annexation pursuant to application by owners of 60 percent of land and 60 percent of electors, so as to provide for additional notice to all affected electors; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.

In committee Mar 11, 2022 0 co-sponsors Track

Primary SB 272

In committee · Georgia Senate · Lead sponsor

Racial Equity and Reconciliation Commission of Georgia; create

A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Chapter 8 of Title 50 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to the Department of Community Affairs, so as to create the Racial Equity and Reconciliation Commission of Georgia; to provide for membership and operation; to provide for an executive director; to provide for an advisory committee; to provide for duties; to provide for reporting; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.

In committee Mar 11, 2022 0 co-sponsors Track

Primary SR 654

Passed · Georgia Senate · Lead sponsor

White, Sieda Haleema; commend

A RESOLUTION commending and congratulating Sieda Haleema White; and for other purposes.

Passed Mar 11, 2022 0 co-sponsors Track

Primary SR 629

Passed · Georgia Senate · Lead sponsor

Reid, Hank; recognize

A RESOLUTION recognizing and commending Hank Reid; and for other purposes.

Passed Mar 8, 2022 0 co-sponsors Track

Primary SR 625

Passed · Georgia Senate · Lead sponsor

Pi Day; recognizing March 14, 2022

A RESOLUTION recognizing March 14, 2022, as Pi Day; and for other purposes.

Passed Mar 8, 2022 0 co-sponsors Track

Primary SR 630

Passed · Georgia Senate · Lead sponsor

Drake, Laura; recognize

A RESOLUTION recognizing and commending Laura Drake; and for other purposes.

Passed Mar 8, 2022 0 co-sponsors Track

Primary SR 608

Passed · Georgia Senate · Lead sponsor

LaGrone, Garron L.; condolences

A RESOLUTION honoring the life and memory of Garron L. LaGrone; and for other purposes.

Passed Mar 4, 2022 0 co-sponsors Track

Primary SB 594

In committee · Georgia Senate · Lead sponsor

Assistance for Needy Families; the definition of "cash assistance"; revise

A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Article 9 of Chapter 4 of Title 49 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to temporary assistance for needy families, so as to revise the definition of "cash assistance"; to increase access to benefits; to increase the lifetime maximum for benefits; to provide that assets are disregarded in determining eligibility; to repeal the drug felony ban for eligibility; to repeal the family cap on benefits; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.

In committee Mar 4, 2022 0 co-sponsors Track

Primary SR 618

Passed · Georgia Senate · Lead sponsor

Johnson, Dr. Joyce Finch; celebrate

A RESOLUTION celebrating Dr. Joyce Finch Johnson's 90th birthday; and for other purposes.

Passed Mar 4, 2022 0 co-sponsors Track

Primary SB 600

In committee · Georgia Senate · Lead sponsor

Office of Legislative Counsel; prepare demographic notes for certain proposed legislation that outline the potential effects of such legislation on disparities within the state; require

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 for the General Assembly, so as to require the Office of Legislative Counsel to prepare demographic notes for certain proposed legislation that outline the potential effects of such legislation on disparities within the state; to provide for procedures and limitations regarding such notes; to require the legislative counsel to establish and report additional procedures; to require cooperation by state departments, agencies, and institutions; to authorize the use of funds for training; to provide for legislative findings and declarations; to provide for definitions; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.

In committee Mar 4, 2022 0 co-sponsors Track