SB 320 is sponsored by Ed Harbison (Democrat), Hunter Hill, Mike Dugan, Jack Hill, Jeff Mullis, Bruce Thompson, Emanuel Jones (Democrat), Ronnie Chance, Ronald Ramsey, Sr., Donzella James (Democrat), Nan Orrock (Democrat), Vincent Fort, Charlie Bethel, Butch Miller, Joshua McKoon, John Wilkinson, Don Balfour, Chuck Hufstetler (Republican), Curt Thompson, Fran Millar, Steve Henson, Cecil Staton, Gail Davenport (Democrat), Frank Ginn (Republican), Horacena Tate, David Lucas (Democrat), Freddie Powell Sims (Democrat), and Kim Jackson (Democrat).

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Georgia 2013-2014 Regular Session Status: Enacted Bipartisan · 8 D · 2 R cosponsors

SB 320 — Veterans Court Divisions; create

Last action July 01, 2014 — Effective Date

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This bill has been enacted into law. Introduced January 23, 2014. Enacted.

Prognosis

Likely to advance 98% · high confidence

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Odds of enactment

High

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Enacted

Current position in the legislative process.
28 sponsors

28 primary, 0 co-sponsors signed on.
Bipartisan support

Sponsored across 2 parties (8 D · 2 R) — cross-party backing.
Cleared a recorded vote

Passed 1 recorded vote so far.

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Summary

A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Chapter 1 of Title 15 of the O.C.G.A., relating to general court provisions, so as to create veterans court divisions; to amend Code Section 35-3-37 of the O.C.G.A., relating to review of an individual's criminal history record information, definitions, privacy considerations, written application requesting review, and inspection, so as to restrict access to records of individuals who successfully complete a veterans court program; to amend Article 3A of Chapter 5 of Title 40 of the O.C.G.A., relating to suspension of license for certain drug offenses; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.

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Action History

July 01, 2014
Effective Date
April 15, 2014
Act 483
April 15, 2014
Senate Date Signed by Governor
March 25, 2014
Senate Sent to Governor
March 11, 2014
House Passed/Adopted
March 11, 2014
House Third Readers
March 05, 2014
House Committee Favorably Reported
February 26, 2014
House Second Readers
February 25, 2014
House First Readers
February 24, 2014
Senate Passed/Adopted By Substitute
February 24, 2014
Senate Third Read
February 21, 2014
Senate Read Second Time
February 20, 2014
Senate Committee Favorably Reported By Substitute
January 24, 2014
Senate Read and Referred
January 23, 2014
Senate Hopper

Sponsorship breakdown

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28 sponsors · 0 co-sponsors · 219 not signed on

Co-sponsors (0)

None.

Not signed on (219)

219 members have not signed on to this bill.

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Votes

PASSAGE BY SUBSTITUTE

February 24, 2014

Passed 52 Yea · 0 Nay · 4 Other

Party	Yea	Nay	Present	Not Voting
Republican	6	0	0	0
Unaffiliated	38	0	0	2
Democrat	8	0	0	2
Total	52	0	0	4
% of votes cast	93%	0%	0%	7%

How each member voted (56)

Member	Party	Vote
BALFOUR	—	Yea
BETHEL	—	Yea
BURKE	—	Yea
BUTLER	—	Not Voting
CHANCE	—	Yea
CRANE	—	Yea
CROSBY	—	Yea
DUGAN	—	Yea
FORT	—	Yea
GOLDEN	—	Yea
HARPER	—	Yea
HEATH	—	Yea
HENSON	—	Yea
HILL	—	Yea
HILL	—	Yea
HILL	—	Yea
JACKSON	—	Yea
JACKSON	—	Yea
JEFFARES	—	Yea
JONES	—	Yea
JONES	—	Yea
LIGON, JR.	—	Yea
MCKOON	—	Yea
MILLAR	—	Yea
MULLIS	—	Yea
MURPHY	—	Yea
RAMSEY, SR.	—	Yea
SEAY	—	Yea
SHAFER	—	Yea
STATON	—	Yea
STONE	—	Yea
TATE	—	Yea
THOMPSON	—	Yea
THOMPSON	—	Yea
THOMPSON	—	Not Voting
TIPPINS	—	Yea
TOLLESON	—	Yea
UNTERMAN	—	Yea
WILKINSON	—	Yea
WILLIAMS	—	Yea
David Lucas	Democrat	Yea
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	Not Voting
Tanya Miller	Democrat	Not Voting
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

public-safety veterans

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Frequently asked questions

What does SB 320 do?: A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Chapter 1 of Title 15 of the O.C.G.A., relating to general court provisions, so as to create veterans court divisions; to amend Code Section 35-3-37 of the O.C.G.A., relating to review of an individual's criminal history record information, definitions, privacy considerations, written application requesting review, and inspection, so as to restrict access to records of individuals who successfully complete a veterans court program; to amend Article 3A of Chapter 5 of Title 40 of the O.C.G.A., relating to suspension of license for certain drug offenses; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.
Who sponsors SB 320?: SB 320 is sponsored by Ed Harbison (Democrat), Hunter Hill, Mike Dugan, Jack Hill, Jeff Mullis, Bruce Thompson, Emanuel Jones (Democrat), Ronnie Chance, Ronald Ramsey, Sr., Donzella James (Democrat), Nan Orrock (Democrat), Vincent Fort, Charlie Bethel, Butch Miller, Joshua McKoon, John Wilkinson, Don Balfour, Chuck Hufstetler (Republican), Curt Thompson, Fran Millar, Steve Henson, Cecil Staton, Gail Davenport (Democrat), Frank Ginn (Republican), Horacena Tate, David Lucas (Democrat), Freddie Powell Sims (Democrat), and Kim Jackson (Democrat).
What is the current status of SB 320?: This bill has been enacted into law. Introduced January 23, 2014. Enacted.
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Identifier: SB 320
Jurisdiction: Georgia
Session: 2013-2014 Regular Session
Type: Bill
Introduced: January 23, 2014
Status: Enacted
Prime sponsor: Ed Harbison

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