SB 76 is sponsored by Ed Harbison (Democrat), Emanuel Jones (Democrat), David Lucas (Democrat), Kim Jackson (Democrat), and Freddie Powell Sims (Democrat).

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Georgia 2013-2014 Regular Session Status: Enacted 5 D cosponsors

SB 76 — Returning Veterans Task Force; create; membership

Last action July 01, 2013 — Effective Date

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This bill has been enacted into law. Introduced January 29, 2013. Enacted.

Prognosis

Likely to advance 80% · moderate confidence

Where this bill stands today.

Odds of enactment

High

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Enacted

Current position in the legislative process.
5 sponsors

5 primary, 0 co-sponsors signed on.
Single-party support

Sponsorship is currently within one party (5 D).
Cleared a recorded vote

Passed 1 recorded vote so far.

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Summary

A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Article 2 of Chapter 4 of Title 38 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to veterans' benefits, so as to create the Returning Veterans Task Force; to provide for membership; to provide for duties; to provide for recommendations; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.

Bill Text

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Action History

July 01, 2013
Effective Date
May 06, 2013
Act 174
May 06, 2013
Senate Date Signed by Governor
April 02, 2013
Senate Sent to Governor
March 21, 2013
House Passed/Adopted
March 21, 2013
House Third Readers
March 13, 2013
House Committee Favorably Reported
March 07, 2013
House Second Readers
March 05, 2013
House First Readers
March 04, 2013
Senate Passed/Adopted
March 04, 2013
Senate Third Read
February 28, 2013
Senate Read Second Time
February 27, 2013
Senate Committee Favorably Reported
January 30, 2013
Senate Read and Referred
January 29, 2013
Senate Hopper

Sponsorship breakdown

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5 sponsors · 0 co-sponsors · 242 not signed on

Sponsors (5)

Ed Harbison Democrat
Emanuel Jones Democrat
David Lucas Democrat
Kim Jackson Democrat
Freddie Powell Sims Democrat

Co-sponsors (0)

None.

Not signed on (242)

242 members have not signed on to this bill.

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"Not signed on" means a member has not sponsored or co-sponsored this bill — it does not imply opposition. Members flagged Voted No have a recorded No vote on this bill.

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Votes

PASSAGE

March 04, 2013

Passed 51 Yea · 0 Nay · 5 Other

Party	Yea	Nay	Present	Not Voting
Republican	6	0	0	0
Unaffiliated	36	0	0	4
Democrat	9	0	0	1
Total	51	0	0	5
% of votes cast	91%	0%	0%	9%

How each member voted (56)

Member	Party	Vote
BALFOUR	—	Yea
BETHEL	—	Yea
BURKE	—	Yea
BUTLER	—	Yea
CHANCE	—	Yea
CRANE	—	Yea
CROSBY	—	Yea
DUGAN	—	Yea
FORT	—	Yea
GOLDEN	—	Not Voting
HARPER	—	Yea
HEATH	—	Yea
HENSON	—	Not Voting
HILL	—	Yea
HILL	—	Yea
HILL	—	Yea
JACKSON	—	Yea
JACKSON	—	Not Voting
JEFFARES	—	Yea
JONES	—	Yea
JONES	—	Yea
LIGON, JR.	—	Yea
LOUDERMILK	—	Yea
MCKOON	—	Yea
MILLAR	—	Yea
MULLIS	—	Yea
MURPHY	—	Yea
RAMSEY, SR.	—	Yea
SEAY	—	Yea
SHAFER	—	Yea
STATON	—	Yea
STONE	—	Yea
TATE	—	Not Voting
THOMPSON	—	Yea
THOMPSON	—	Yea
TIPPINS	—	Yea
TOLLESON	—	Yea
UNTERMAN	—	Yea
WILKINSON	—	Yea
WILLIAMS	—	Yea
David Lucas	Democrat	Not Voting
Donzella James	Democrat	Yea
Doreen Carter	Democrat	Yea
Doreen Carter	Democrat	Yea
Ed Harbison	Democrat	Yea
Freddie Powell Sims	Democrat	Yea
Gail Davenport	Democrat	Yea
Nan Orrock	Democrat	Yea
Tanya Miller	Democrat	Yea
Viola Davis	Democrat	Yea
Bill Cowsert	Republican	Yea
Brandon Beach	Republican	Yea
Chuck Hufstetler	Republican	Yea
Frank Ginn	Republican	Yea
John Albers	Republican	Yea
Steve Gooch	Republican	Yea

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Subjects

veterans

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Frequently asked questions

What does SB 76 do?: A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Article 2 of Chapter 4 of Title 38 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to veterans' benefits, so as to create the Returning Veterans Task Force; to provide for membership; to provide for duties; to provide for recommendations; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.
Who sponsors SB 76?: SB 76 is sponsored by Ed Harbison (Democrat), Emanuel Jones (Democrat), David Lucas (Democrat), Kim Jackson (Democrat), and Freddie Powell Sims (Democrat).
What is the current status of SB 76?: This bill has been enacted into law. Introduced January 29, 2013. Enacted.
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At a glance

Identifier: SB 76
Jurisdiction: Georgia
Session: 2013-2014 Regular Session
Type: Bill
Introduced: January 29, 2013
Status: Enacted
Prime sponsor: Ed Harbison

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