Sen. Charlie Bethel

Primary SR 287

Signed into law · Georgia Senate · Lead sponsor

Opportunity School District; allow the General Assembly to authorize the establishment; provide for state intervention for failing schools -CA

A RESOLUTION proposing an amendment to the Constitution of Georgia so as to allow the General Assembly to authorize the establishment of an Opportunity School District to provide for state intervention for failing schools; 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 12, 2015 0 co-sponsors

Primary SB 76

Signed into law · Georgia Senate · Lead sponsor

"Motorcycle Mobility Safety Act"; safe operation of a motorcycle; inoperative traffic-control signal

A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Code Section 40-6-20 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to obedience to traffic-control devices, so as to provide for the safe operation of a motorcycle or lightweight motor vehicle through an inoperative traffic-control signal; to provide for a short title; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.

Signed into law May 12, 2015 0 co-sponsors

Primary SB 135

Signed into law · Georgia Senate · Lead sponsor

Clerks of Superior Courts; provide for protection and disclosure of records held; procedure for disclosure

A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Article 2 of Chapter 6 of Title 15 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to the clerks of superior courts, so as to provide for the protection and disclosure of records held by the clerk of superior court; to provide for procedure for disclosure; to provide for penalties; to change provisions relating to back-up records; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.

Signed into law May 6, 2015 0 co-sponsors

Primary SB 141

Passed · Georgia Senate · Lead sponsor

Juvenile Proceedings; provide that minor violations of weapons in school safety zones are not considered Class B designated felonies

A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Code Section 15-11-2 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to definitions for juvenile proceedings under the Juvenile Code, so as to provide that minor violations of weapons in school safety zones are not considered Class B designated felonies; to restore certain provisions to their prior form due to the conflict between the enactment of 2014 House Bill 60 and House Bill 826; to provide for an effective date and applicability; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.

Passed Apr 2, 2015 0 co-sponsors Track

Primary SR 626

Passed · Georgia Senate · Lead sponsor

Tate, Mrs. Virginia C. Barnett; recognize

A RESOLUTION recognizing and commending Mrs. Virginia C. Barnett Tate on the occasion of her 90th birthday; and for other purposes.

Passed Apr 2, 2015 0 co-sponsors Track

Primary SR 80

Passed · Georgia Senate · Lead sponsor

College Board of Advanced Placement U.S. History; demand revision

A RESOLUTION demanding revision by the College Board of Advanced Placement U.S. History; and for other purposes.

Passed Apr 2, 2015 0 co-sponsors Track

Primary SR 561

Passed · Georgia Senate · Lead sponsor

Consumer and Provider Protection Act (SB 158); Senate Study Committee

A RESOLUTION creating the Senate Study Committee on the Consumer and Provider Protection Act (SB 158); and for other purposes

Passed Mar 31, 2015 0 co-sponsors Track

Primary SR 612

Passed · Georgia Senate · Lead sponsor

Napier, Bill; commend

A RESOLUTION commending Bill Napier for inspiring young men for more than 30 years through his service as a football coach; and for other purposes.

Passed Mar 31, 2015 0 co-sponsors Track

Primary SR 613

Passed · Georgia Senate · Lead sponsor

Dalton State College Basketball Team; congratulate

A RESOLUTION congratulating the Dalton State College basketball team for winning the 2015 NAIA national championship game; and for other purposes.

Passed Mar 31, 2015 0 co-sponsors Track

Primary SR 462

Passed · Georgia Senate · Lead sponsor

U.S. Congress; urged to amend the Controlled Substances Act of 1970; authorize the study of medical marijuana

A RESOLUTION urging the Congress of the United States to amend the Controlled Substances Act of 1970 so as to authorize the study of medical marijuana; and for other purposes.

Passed Mar 31, 2015 0 co-sponsors Track