Sen. John Albers

Primary SB 361

In committee · Georgia Senate · Lead sponsor

Meetings Open to the Public; authorized nonemergency teleconference meetings in which members of nonstatewide agencies participate; increase the number

A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Code Section 50-14-1 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to meetings open to the public, limitation on action to contest agency action, recording, notice of time and place, access to minutes, and teleconferences, so as to increase the number of authorized nonemergency teleconference meetings in which members of nonstatewide agencies can participate each year; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.

In committee Jan 23, 2024 0 co-sponsors Track

Primary SB 364

In committee · Georgia Senate · Lead sponsor

"Property Tax Relief Act of 2024"; enact

A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Chapter 5 of Title 48 of the O.C.G.A., relating to ad valorem taxation of property, so as to provide for a statewide homestead exemption from ad valorem taxes in an amount equal to any amount by which the current year assessed value of a homestead exceeds the lesser of 3 percent or the inflation rate from the adjusted base year value of such homestead; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.

In committee Jan 23, 2024 0 co-sponsors Track

Primary SR 442

Passed · Georgia Senate · Lead sponsor

Shears, Jamal; recognize

A RESOLUTION recognizing and commending Jamal Shears; and for other purposes.

Passed Jan 22, 2024 0 co-sponsors Track

Primary SR 441

Passed · Georgia Senate · Lead sponsor

Woods, Marcus; recognize

A RESOLUTION recognizing and commending Marcus Woods; and for other purposes.

Passed Jan 22, 2024 0 co-sponsors Track

Primary SR 447

Passed · Georgia Senate · Lead sponsor

Congenital Heart Defect Awareness Week; recognize February 7 to 14, 2024

A RESOLUTION recognizing February 7 to 14, 2024, as Congenital Heart Defect Awareness Week at the state capitol; and for other purposes.

Passed Jan 22, 2024 0 co-sponsors Track

Primary SR 437

Passed · Georgia Senate · Lead sponsor

Tillery, Jeffery Scott "Scotty"; condolences

A RESOLUTION honoring the life and memory of Jeffery Scott "Scotty" Tillery; and for other purposes.

Passed Jan 22, 2024 0 co-sponsors Track

Primary SR 445

Passed · Georgia Senate · Lead sponsor

International Holocaust Remembrance Day; recognize January 27, 2024

A RESOLUTION recognizing January 27, 2024, as International Holocaust Remembrance Day; and for other purposes.

Passed Jan 22, 2024 0 co-sponsors Track

Primary SR 440

Passed · Georgia Senate · Lead sponsor

Bremer, Karen; commend

A RESOLUTION commending Karen Bremer; and for other purposes.

Passed Jan 22, 2024 0 co-sponsors Track

Primary SB 172

In committee · Georgia Senate · Lead sponsor

State Government; regulation and taxation of sports betting in this state; authorize and provide

A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Title 50 of the O.C.G.A., relating to state government, so as to authorize and provide for the regulation and taxation of sports betting in this state; to provide for additional powers and duties of the Georgia Lottery Corporation; to amend Title 48 of the O.C.G.A., relating to revenue and taxation, so as to exempt wagers placed as part of sports betting; to provide for related matters; to provide for a contingent effective date and automatic repeal; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.

In committee Jan 12, 2024 0 co-sponsors Track

Primary SB 350

In committee · Georgia Senate · Lead sponsor

Sale of Consumable Hemp Products; individuals under the age of 21 years; prohibit

A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Chapter 12 of Title 16 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to offenses against public health and morals, so as to prohibit the sale of consumable hemp products to individuals under the age of 21 years; to prohibit the purchase or possession of consumable hemp products by individuals under the age of 21 years; to prohibit the misrepresentation of an individual's age or identification in order to purchase consumable hemp products; to require the postage of certain signs concerning the legal age to purchase consumable hemp products; to provide penalties for violations; to provide definitions; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.

In committee Jan 11, 2024 0 co-sponsors Track