Sen. John Albers

Primary SR 1068

Passed · Georgia Senate · Lead sponsor

Barney, Major Gregory E.; condolences

A RESOLUTION honoring the life and memory of Major Gregory E. Barney; and for other purposes.

Passed Feb 26, 2016 0 co-sponsors Track

Primary SB 400

In committee · Georgia Senate · Lead sponsor

Superior Courts; allow clerks to utilize vendors of their choice for back-up records rather than Georgia Superior Court Clerks' Cooperative Authority

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 clerks of superior courts, so as to allow clerks to utilize vendors of their choice for back-up records rather than the Georgia Superior Court Clerks' Cooperative Authority; to provide for a definition; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.

In committee Feb 26, 2016 0 co-sponsors Track

Primary SB 354

In committee · Georgia Senate · Lead sponsor

Taxation and Revenue; provide an exception to a breach of covenant and qualified use for bona fide conservation use property

A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Code Section 48-5-7.4 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to bona fide conservation use property, residential transitional property, application procedures, penalties for breach of covenant, classification on tax digest, and annual report, so as to provide an exception to a breach of covenant and qualified use for bona fide conservation use property; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.

In committee Feb 26, 2016 0 co-sponsors Track

Primary SR 1072

Passed · Georgia Senate · Lead sponsor

Stevens, John Phinizy; condolences

A RESOLUTION honoring the life and memory of John Phinizy Stevens; and for other purposes.

Passed Feb 26, 2016 0 co-sponsors Track

Primary SR 1071

Passed · Georgia Senate · Lead sponsor

Georgia Lineman Appreciation Month; recognize April

A RESOLUTION commending Georgia linemen and recognizing April as Georgia Lineman Appreciation Month at the state capitol; and for other purposes.

Passed Feb 26, 2016 0 co-sponsors Track

Primary SB 259

In committee · Georgia Senate · Lead sponsor

Ad Valorem Tax; provide for a homestead exemption from ad valorem taxes for state, county, municipal, or school purposes

A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Article 2 of Chapter 5 of Title 48 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to property tax exemptions and deferral, so as to provide for a homestead exemption from ad valorem taxes for state, county, municipal, or school purposes in an amount equal to the amount by which the current year assessed value of a homestead exceeds the adjusted base year assessed value of such homestead; to provide for definitions; to specify the terms and conditions of the exemption and the procedures relating thereto; to provide for applicability; to provide for a referendum, effective dates, and automatic repeal; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.

In committee Feb 26, 2016 0 co-sponsors Track

Primary SR 942

In committee · Georgia Senate · Lead sponsor

Senate Study Committee on Townships; create

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

In committee Feb 24, 2016 0 co-sponsors Track

Primary SR 1044

In committee · Georgia Senate · Lead sponsor

Joint Craft Brewery and Distillery Study Committee; create

A RESOLUTION creating the Joint Craft Brewery and Distillery Study Committee; and for other purposes.

In committee Feb 24, 2016 0 co-sponsors Track

Primary SR 1045

Passed · Georgia Senate · Lead sponsor

Cain, Mr. Herman; commend

A RESOLUTION commending Mr. Herman Cain; and for other purposes.

Passed Feb 24, 2016 0 co-sponsors Track

Primary SR 1050

Passed · Georgia Senate · Lead sponsor

Law Enforcement Appreciation Day; recognize March 2

A RESOLUTION recognizing March 2, 2016, as Law Enforcement Appreciation Day at the state capitol and commending certified peace officers in Georgia; and for other purposes.

Passed Feb 24, 2016 0 co-sponsors Track