Sen. Ellis Black

Primary SB 360

In committee · Georgia Senate · Lead sponsor

State Purchasing; preference for qualified business enterprises owned by service disabled veterans; making state purchases or awarding contracts; provide

A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Article 3 of Chapter 5 of Title 50 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to state purchasing, so as to provide for a preference for qualified business enterprises owned and controlled by service disabled veterans in making state purchases or awarding state contracts; to define certain terms; to provide for terms and conditions; to provide for qualification and certification of such business enterprises; to provide for certain offenses and punishments; to provide for rules and regulations; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.

In committee Jan 30, 2018 0 co-sponsors Track

Primary SR 655

Passed · Georgia Senate · Lead sponsor

"Community Health Centers Day"; recognize February 1, 2018

A RESOLUTION recognizing February 1, 2018, as "Community Health Centers Day" and commending the Georgia Primary Care Association; and for other purposes.

Passed Jan 30, 2018 0 co-sponsors Track

Primary SR 651

Passed · Georgia Senate · Lead sponsor

Bleckley County FFA Forestry Team; recognize

A RESOLUTION recognizing and commending the Bleckley County FFA Forestry Team for winning first place in the 2017 National FFA Forestry Career Development Event; and for other purposes.

Passed Jan 30, 2018 0 co-sponsors Track

Primary SR 653

Passed · Georgia Senate · Lead sponsor

National School Counseling Week; recognize February 5-9, 2018

A RESOLUTION recognizing the week of February 5-9, 2018, as National School Counseling Week; and for other purposes.

Passed Jan 30, 2018 0 co-sponsors Track

Primary SR 638

Passed · Georgia Senate · Lead sponsor

Georgia Farm Bureau Federation Day; recognize February 13, 2018

A RESOLUTION recognizing February 13, 2018, as Georgia Farm Bureau Federation Day at the state capitol; and for other purposes.

Passed Jan 29, 2018 0 co-sponsors Track

Primary SR 587

In committee · Georgia Senate · Lead sponsor

State of Georgia; English as the official language; declare (CA)

A RESOLUTION proposing an amendment to the Constitution so as to declare English as the official language of the State of Georgia; to provide for findings; to provide that official state actions be in English; to prohibit any requirement that any language other than English be used in any documents, regulations, orders, transactions, proceedings, meetings, programs, or publications; to prohibit discrimination, penalties, or other limits on participation against persons who speak only English; to provide for the submission of this amendment for ratification or rejection; and for other purposes.

In committee Jan 29, 2018 0 co-sponsors Track

Primary SR 621

Passed · Georgia Senate · Lead sponsor

Advanced Placement Day; recognize January 25, 2018

A RESOLUTION recognizing January 25, 2018, as Advanced Placement Day at the state capitol; and for other purposes.

Passed Jan 25, 2018 0 co-sponsors Track

Primary SB 347

In committee · Georgia Senate · Lead sponsor

Criminal Trespass; increased punishment applicable to criminal trespass upon certain military graves; provide

A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Code Section 16-7-21 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to criminal trespass, so as to provide for increased punishment applicable to criminal trespass upon certain military graves; to provide for the new crime of criminal trespass upon nonmilitary graves; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.

In committee Jan 24, 2018 0 co-sponsors Track

Primary SR 618

Passed · Georgia Senate · Lead sponsor

Beach, Brandon; honoring

A RESOLUTION honoring Brandon Beach on his retirement as President and CEO from the Greater North Fulton Chamber of Commerce and acknowledging his 15 years of service; and for other purposes.

Passed Jan 24, 2018 0 co-sponsors Track

Primary SR 613

In committee · Georgia Senate · Lead sponsor

State of Georgia; English as official language; declare -CA

A RESOLUTION proposing an amendment to the Constitution so as to declare English as the official language of the State of Georgia; to provide for exceptions; to provide for certain rights of action; to provide for severability; to provide for the submission of this amendment for ratification or rejection; and for other purposes.

In committee Jan 24, 2018 0 co-sponsors Track