Sen. Nikki Merritt

Primary SB 308

In committee · Georgia Senate · Lead sponsor

Georgia Emergency Communications Authority; establish a system of language translation services for use by 9-1-1 systems statewide; require

A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Article 12 of Chapter 3 of Title 38 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to the Emergency Communications Authority, so as to require the Georgia Emergency Communications Authority to establish a system of language translation services for use by 9-1-1 systems statewide; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.

In committee Mar 23, 2021 0 co-sponsors Track

Primary SB 309

In committee · Georgia Senate · Lead sponsor

Brady Law Regulations; five-day waiting period for the purchase or transfer of certain firearms; require

A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Part 5 of Article 4 of Chapter 11 of Title 16 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to Brady Law Regulations, so as to require a five-day waiting period for the purchase or transfer of certain firearms; to provide for exceptions; to provide for criminal penalties; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.

In committee Mar 23, 2021 0 co-sponsors Track

Primary SR 190

Passed · Georgia Senate · Lead sponsor

Congress; allow individuals to retain the right to use their image and likeness and shield them from copyright infringement; urge

A RESOLUTION urging Congress to allow individuals to retain the right to use their image and likeness and shield them from copyright infringement; and for other purposes.

Passed Mar 23, 2021 0 co-sponsors Track

Primary SR 270

Passed · Georgia Senate · Lead sponsor

Johnson Jr., Judge Horace J.; condolences

A RESOLUTION honoring the life and memory of Judge Horace J. Johnson Jr.; and for other purposes.

Passed Mar 18, 2021 0 co-sponsors Track

Primary SB 148

Failed · Georgia Senate · Lead sponsor

2021 Special Council on Tax Reform and Fairness for Georgians and the Special Joint Committee on Georgia Revenue Structure; create

A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Title 28 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to the General Assembly, so as to create the 2021 Special Council on Tax Reform and Fairness for Georgians and the Special Joint Committee on Georgia Revenue Structure; to state legislative findings and intent; to make provisions relative to legislative procedure for consideration of legislation recommended by the council and the special joint committee; to provide for related matters; to provide for automatic repeal; to provide an effective date; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.

Failed Mar 18, 2021 0 co-sponsors Track

Primary SR 267

In committee · Georgia Senate · Lead sponsor

Congress; support the creation of a National Infrastructure Bank; call to pass HR 6422

A RESOLUTION supporting the creation of a National Infrastructure Bank and calling upon Congress to pass HR 6422; and for other purposes.

In committee Mar 17, 2021 0 co-sponsors Track

Primary SR 265

In committee · Georgia Senate · Lead sponsor

US Congress; abolish the practice of involuntary sterilization of women in custody of the US Immigration and Customs Enforcement Agency; urge

A RESOLUTION urging the Congress of the United States to abolish the practice of involuntary sterilization of women in custody of the United States Immigration and Customs Enforcement agency; and for other purposes.

In committee Mar 17, 2021 0 co-sponsors Track

Primary SR 251

Passed · Georgia Senate · Lead sponsor

Spelman College Day; recognize March 1, 2021

A RESOLUTION recognizing March 1, 2021, as Spelman College Day at the state capitol; and for other purposes.

Passed Mar 16, 2021 0 co-sponsors Track

Primary SR 246

Passed · Georgia Senate · Lead sponsor

Harjee, Dr. Gulshan; congratulate

A RESOLUTION congratulating and commending Dr. Gulshan Harjee for receiving the 2021 Yellow Rose Nikki T. Randall Servant Leader Award; and for other purposes.

Passed Mar 15, 2021 0 co-sponsors Track

Primary SR 241

Passed · Georgia Senate · Lead sponsor

President Jimmy Carter; recognize

A RESOLUTION recognizing and celebrating the long life of President Jimmy Carter, whose outstanding accomplishments include serving as former Governor of Georgia and former Georgia State Senator, receiving a Nobel Peace Prize Laureate, being a global human rights activist, and becoming the longest living United States President at 96 years old; and for other purposes.

Passed Mar 15, 2021 0 co-sponsors Track