Sen. Chuck Payne

Primary SB 392

In committee · Georgia Senate · Lead sponsor

Elections; criminal offense of election interference with a deep fake and solicitation; establish

A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Chapter 2 of Title 21 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to elections and primaries generally, so as to establish the criminal offense of election interference with a deep fake and solicitation of such; to provide for definitions; to provide for exceptions; to provide for punishment; to provide for the State Election Board to publish results of investigations into such offenses; to provide for legislative findings; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.

In committee Jan 25, 2024 0 co-sponsors Track

Primary SR 443

Passed · Georgia Senate · Lead sponsor

State Election Board; appoint Rick Jeffares

A RESOLUTION appointing Rick Jeffares to the State Election Board; and for other purposes.

Passed Jan 25, 2024 0 co-sponsors Track

Primary SR 475

Passed · Georgia Senate · Lead sponsor

Easterseals and its Georgia Chapters; recognize

A RESOLUTION recognizing and commending Easterseals and all its Georgia chapters; and for other purposes.

Passed Jan 25, 2024 0 co-sponsors Track

Primary SR 473

Passed · Georgia Senate · Lead sponsor

4-H Day; recognize February 14, 2024

A RESOLUTION commending the University of Georgia 4-H Program, Thomas Holt, Melanie Biersmith, and the 2023-2024 4-H leadership teams and award winners and recognizing February 14, 2024, as 4-H Day at the state capitol; and for other purposes.

Passed Jan 25, 2024 0 co-sponsors Track

Primary SB 359

In committee · Georgia Senate · Lead sponsor

"Protecting Georgians Act"; enact

A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Code Section 16-14-3 of the O.C.G.A., relating to definitions under the "Georgia RICO (Racketeer Influenced and Corrupt Organizations) Act," so as to amend the definition of "pattern of racketeering activity" to include felonies and certain misdemeanors which meet criteria for the imposition of enhanced penalties; to amend Article 1 of Chapter 10 of Title 17 of the O.C.G.A., relating to procedure for sentencing and imposition punishment, so as to include additional offenses under the definition of "designated misdemeanor"; to include political affiliation or belief as contributing factors for the imposition of enhanced penalties; to provide for statutory construction; to provide for related matters; to provide for an effective date; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.

In committee Jan 25, 2024 0 co-sponsors Track

Primary SR 468

Passed · Georgia Senate · Lead sponsor

Cates, Reverend Roy; recognize

A RESOLUTION recognizing and commending Reverend Roy Cates on the occasion of his 44th pastoral anniversary; and for other purposes.

Passed Jan 24, 2024 0 co-sponsors Track

Primary SR 455

Passed · Georgia Senate · Lead sponsor

Children's Advocacy Centers of Georgia Day; recognize February 7, 2024

A RESOLUTION recognizing February 7, 2024, as Children's Advocacy Centers of Georgia Day in the State of Georgia; and for other purposes.

Passed Jan 23, 2024 0 co-sponsors Track

Primary SR 457

Passed · Georgia Senate · Lead sponsor

Lewis, Haley; recognize

A RESOLUTION recognizing and commending Haley Lewis, the 2023 Employee of the Year for the Department of Community Supervision; and for other purposes.

Passed Jan 23, 2024 0 co-sponsors Track

Primary SR 451

Passed · Georgia Senate · Lead sponsor

Rockmart Yellowjackets Football Team; congratulate

A RESOLUTION congratulating the Rockmart Yellowjackets football team on their outstanding 2023 season; and for other purposes.

Passed Jan 23, 2024 0 co-sponsors Track

Primary SR 122

In committee · Georgia Senate · Lead sponsor

"The Veteran Anthem"; official song of Georgia service members, veterans, and their families; designate

A RESOLUTION designating the song "The Veteran Anthem," with lyrics and music by Takosha M. Swan, as the official song of Georgia service members, veterans, and their families; and for other purposes.

In committee Jan 23, 2024 0 co-sponsors Track