Sen. Vincent Fort

Primary SB 266

In committee · Georgia Senate · Lead sponsor

Ethics in Government; lobbyist who make expenditures; influencing passage for purpose of legalizing casino gambling; shall disclose

A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Article 4 of Chapter 5 of Title 21 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to public officials' conduct and lobbyist disclosure, so as to provide that any person who is a lobbyist and who makes expenditures of any amount for the purpose of influencing the passage of legislation for the purpose of legalizing casino gambling in this state, whether directly or indirectly, shall disclose all such expenditures, regardless of amount or value; to provide for related matters; to provide an effective date; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.

In committee Jan 13, 2016 0 co-sponsors Track

Primary SR 688

Passed · Georgia Senate · Lead sponsor

National Guard Day; recognize January 25

A RESOLUTION recognizing January 25, 2016, as National Guard Day at the capitol; and for other purposes.

Passed Jan 13, 2016 0 co-sponsors Track

Primary SB 254

In committee · Georgia Senate · Lead sponsor

Controlled Substances; provide simple possession of marijuana constitutes a misdemeanor (PF)

A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Code Section 16-13-2 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to possession of marijuana and conditional discharge for possession of controlled substances as first offense and certain nonviolent property crimes, so as to provide that simple possession of marijuana constitutes a misdemeanor; to amend Titles 15 and 16 and Code Sections 17-7-72 and 36-32-6 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to courts, crimes and offenses, jurisdiction of probate courts to try certain drug and alcohol offenses, and municipal court jurisdiction in marijuana possession cases, respectively, so as to provide for conforming cross-references; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.

In committee Jan 12, 2016 0 co-sponsors Track

Primary SB 260

In committee · Georgia Senate · Lead sponsor

Firearms; prohibit the purchase by person currently a party to proceeding under Chapter 5 of Title 19 (divorce proceeding)

A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Part 3 of Article 4 of Chapter 11 of Title 16 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to carrying and possession of firearms, so as to prohibit the purchase of a firearm by any person who is currently a party to a proceeding instituted under Chapter 5 of Title 19 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated without permission of the presiding judge; to provide for definitions; to provide for exceptions; to provide for criminal penalties; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.

In committee Jan 12, 2016 0 co-sponsors Track

Primary SR 680

Passed · Georgia Senate · Lead sponsor

McKoon, Sharon Overton; condolences

A RESOLUTION honoring the life and memory of Sharon Overton McKoon; and for other purposes.

Passed Jan 12, 2016 0 co-sponsors Track

Primary SR 686

Passed · Georgia Senate · Lead sponsor

Williams, Hosea; honoring

A RESOLUTION honoring the legacy of Hosea Williams, public servant and civil rights activist; and for other purposes.

Passed Jan 12, 2016 0 co-sponsors Track

Primary SR 447

In committee · Georgia Senate · Lead sponsor

Joint Study Committee on School Construction; create

A RESOLUTION creating the Joint Study Committee on School Construction; and for other purposes.

In committee Jan 11, 2016 0 co-sponsors Track

Primary SR 460

In committee · Georgia Senate · Lead sponsor

Senate Minor Traffic Offense Study Committee; create

A RESOLUTION creating the Senate Minor Traffic Offense Study Committee; and for other purposes.

In committee Jan 11, 2016 0 co-sponsors Track

Primary SR 163

In committee · Georgia Senate · Lead sponsor

Senate Rules Committee; authorize to place witnesses under oath or affirmations; testifying; eligible for placement on the rules calendar

A RESOLUTION authorizing the Senate Rules Committee, during the 2015-2016 biennium of the General Assembly, to place witnesses under oath or affirmation when testifying before said committee in regard to legislation which is then in the possession of the committee or eligible for placement on the rules calendar of the Senate; and for other purposes.

In committee Jan 11, 2016 0 co-sponsors Track

Primary SR 11

In committee · Georgia Senate · Lead sponsor

Senate Study Committee on Employee Misclassification; create

A RESOLUTION creating the Senate Study Committee on Employee Misclassification; and for other purposes.

In committee Jan 11, 2016 0 co-sponsors Track