Sen. Ellis Black

Primary SR 135

In committee · Georgia Senate · Lead sponsor

General Assembly; authorize to provide by law for pari-mutuel wagering on horse racing -CA

A RESOLUTION proposing an amendment to the Constitution so as to authorize the General Assembly to provide by law for pari-mutuel wagering on horse racing; to provide for related matters; to provide for the submission of this amendment for ratification or rejection; and for other purposes.

In committee Jan 28, 2016 0 co-sponsors Track

Primary SR 827

Passed · Georgia Senate · Lead sponsor

Henson, Mrs. Constance M.; condolences

A RESOLUTION honoring the life and memory of Mrs. Constance M. Henson; and for other purposes.

Passed Jan 27, 2016 0 co-sponsors Track

Primary SR 822

Passed · Georgia Senate · Lead sponsor

Young Farmers Day; recognize February 10

A RESOLUTION commending the Georgia Young Farmers Association and recognizing February 10, 2016, as Young Farmers Day at the state capitol; and for other purposes.

Passed Jan 27, 2016 0 co-sponsors Track

Primary SR 807

Passed · Georgia Senate · Lead sponsor

Georgia Farm Bureau Federation Day; recognize February 4

A RESOLUTION recognizing February 4, 2016, as Georgia Farm Bureau Federation Day at the state capitol; and for other purposes.

Passed Jan 25, 2016 0 co-sponsors Track

Primary SB 284

In committee · Georgia Senate · Lead sponsor

"First Amendment Defense Act of Georgia"

A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Title 50 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to state government, so as to prohibit discriminatory action against a person who believes, speaks, or acts in accordance with a sincerely held religious belief or moral conviction that marriage is or should be recognized as the union of one man and one woman or that sexual relations are properly reserved to such marriage; to provide for definitions; to provide for the granting of relief; to provide for construction and application; to provide for waiver of sovereign immunity under certain circumstances; to provide for a short title; to provide for an effective date; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.

In committee Jan 22, 2016 0 co-sponsors Track

Primary SR 700

Passed · Georgia Senate · Lead sponsor

Rural Health Day; recognize March 1

A RESOLUTION commending the Georgia Rural Health Association and recognizing March 1, 2016, as Rural Health Day at the state capitol; and for other purposes.

Passed Jan 15, 2016 0 co-sponsors Track

Primary SR 691

Passed · Georgia Senate · Lead sponsor

4-H Day; recognize February 3

A RESOLUTION recognizing February 3, 2016, as 4-H Day at the state capitol; commending Mr. Ben Lord, Mr. Arch D. Smith, and the 2015-2016 4-H Leadership Team; and for other purposes.

Passed Jan 14, 2016 0 co-sponsors Track

Primary SR 692

Passed · Georgia Senate · Lead sponsor

Council of Probate Court Judges of Georgia; recognize

A RESOLUTION recognizing the Council of Probate Court Judges of Georgia; and for other purposes.

Passed Jan 14, 2016 0 co-sponsors Track

Primary SR 680

Passed · Georgia Senate · Lead sponsor

McKoon, Sharon Overton; condolences

A RESOLUTION honoring the life and memory of Sharon Overton McKoon; and for other purposes.

Passed Jan 12, 2016 0 co-sponsors Track

Primary SR 447

In committee · Georgia Senate · Lead sponsor

Joint Study Committee on School Construction; create

A RESOLUTION creating the Joint Study Committee on School Construction; and for other purposes.

In committee Jan 11, 2016 0 co-sponsors Track