Georgia 2013-2014 Regular Session Status: In Committee

SB 198 — "Gun Buy-Back Program"; no public funds shall be expended by the state

Last action — Senate Read and Referred

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    Introduced
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    In Committee
  3. 3
    Passed Senate
  4. 4
    Passed House
  5. 5
    To Executive
  6. 6
    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This bill is no longer active — its legislative session has ended, so there is no live prognosis.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 Part 1 of Article 4 of Chapter 11 of Title 16 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to general provisions regarding dangerous instrumentalities and practices, so as to provide that no public funds shall be expended by the state or any municipality, county, school district, or other political subdivision of the state for the purpose of a gun buy-back program; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.

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Action History

  1. Senate Read and Referred

  2. Senate Hopper

Sponsors

  • Bill Heath · Primary
  • Jr. William Ligon · Primary
  • Hunter Hill · Primary

Sponsorship breakdown

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3 sponsors · 0 co-sponsors · 244 not signed on

Sponsors (3)

  • Bill Heath
  • William Ligon, Jr.
  • Hunter Hill

Co-sponsors (0)

None.

Not signed on (244)

244 members have not signed on to this bill.

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Subjects

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Frequently asked questions

What does SB 198 do?
A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Part 1 of Article 4 of Chapter 11 of Title 16 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to general provisions regarding dangerous instrumentalities and practices, so as to provide that no public funds shall be expended by the state or any municipality, county, school district, or other political subdivision of the state for the purpose of a gun buy-back program; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.
Who sponsors SB 198?
SB 198 is sponsored by Bill Heath, William Ligon, Jr., and Hunter Hill.
What is the current status of SB 198?
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 198?
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