Georgia 2013-2014 Regular Session Status: In Committee 2 R cosponsors

SB 138 — "Elementary School Protection Act"; enact

Last action — Senate Recommitted

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    Introduced
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    In Committee
  3. 3
    Passed Senate
  4. 4
    Passed House
  5. 5
    To Executive
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    Enacted

This bill died with 2013-2014 Regular Session. It reached “In Committee” and never advanced before the session ended, so it can no longer move — a new version would have to be reintroduced in the current session.

This bill is no longer active — its legislative session has ended, so there is no live prognosis. It would have to be reintroduced in the current session to move again.

Summary

A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Article 27 of Chapter 2 of Title 20 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to loitering at or disrupting schools, so as to enact the "Elementary School Protection Act"; to authorize local boards of education to employ elementary para-protection officers to provide security in public elementary schools; to provide for requirements; to provide for stipends; to amend Code Section 16-11-127.1 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to carrying weapons within school safety zones, at school functions, or on school property, so as to authorize elementary para-protection officers to carry concealed weapons in school safety zones; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.

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Action History

  1. Senate Recommitted

  2. Senate Read Second Time

  3. Senate Committee Favorably Reported By Substitute

  4. Senate Read and Referred

  5. Senate Hopper

Sponsors

  • Sr. Ronald Ramsey · Primary
  • John Wilkinson · Primary
  • John Albers · Primary
  • Hardie Davis · Primary
  • Butch Miller · Primary
  • David Shafer · Primary
  • Barry Loudermilk · Primary
  • Jesse Stone · Primary
  • Curt Thompson · Primary
  • Hunter Hill · Primary
  • Brandon Beach · Primary

Sponsorship breakdown

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11 sponsors · 0 co-sponsors · 236 not signed on

Sponsors (11)

  • Ronald Ramsey, Sr.
  • John Wilkinson
  • John Albers Republican
  • Hardie Davis
  • Butch Miller
  • David Shafer
  • Barry Loudermilk
  • Jesse Stone
  • Curt Thompson
  • Hunter Hill
  • Brandon Beach Republican

Co-sponsors (0)

None.

Not signed on (236)

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Subjects

public-safety education
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Frequently asked questions

What does SB 138 do?
A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Article 27 of Chapter 2 of Title 20 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to loitering at or disrupting schools, so as to enact the "Elementary School Protection Act"; to authorize local boards of education to employ elementary para-protection officers to provide security in public elementary schools; to provide for requirements; to provide for stipends; to amend Code Section 16-11-127.1 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to carrying weapons within school safety zones, at school functions, or on school property, so as to authorize elementary para-protection officers to carry concealed weapons in school safety zones; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.
Who sponsors SB 138?
SB 138 is sponsored by Ronald Ramsey, Sr., John Wilkinson, John Albers (Republican), Hardie Davis, Butch Miller, David Shafer, Barry Loudermilk, Jesse Stone, Curt Thompson, Hunter Hill, and Brandon Beach (Republican).
What is the current status of SB 138?
This bill died with 2013-2014 Regular Session. It reached “In Committee” and never advanced before the session ended, so it can no longer move — a new version would have to be reintroduced in the current session.
Where can I track SB 138?
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