Georgia 2015-2016 Regular Session Status: Enacted

SB 8 — Crimes and Offenses: children who have been sexually exploited; make provisions; create Safe Harbor for Sexually Exploited Children Fund Commission

Last action — Effective Date

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  1. ✓
    Introduced
  2. ✓
    In Committee
  3. ✓
    Passed Senate
  4. ✓
    Passed House
  5. ✓
    To Executive
  6. 6
    Enacted

This bill has been enacted into law. Introduced December 12, 2014. Enacted.

Prognosis

Likely to advance 76% · moderate confidence

Where this bill stands today.

Odds of enactment

High

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  • Enacted

    Current position in the legislative process.

  • 4 sponsors

    4 primary, 0 co-sponsors signed on.

  • 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 3 of Title 9, Chapter 21 of Title 15, Title 16, and Article 1 of Chapter 5 of Title 49 of the O.C.G.A., relating to limitations of actions, payment and disposition of fines and forfeitures, crimes and offenses, and children and youth services, respectively, so as to make provisions for children who have been sexually exploited; to provide for related matters; to provide for an effective date and contingent effective date; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.

Bill Text

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Action History

  1. Effective Date

  2. Act 95

  3. Senate Date Signed by Governor

  4. Senate Sent to Governor

  5. Senate Agreed House Amend or Sub

  6. House Passed/Adopted By Substitute

  7. House Third Readers

  8. House Committee Favorably Reported By Substitute

  9. House Second Readers

  10. House First Readers

  11. Senate Passed/Adopted By Substitute

  12. Senate Third Read

  13. Senate Read Second Time

  14. Senate Committee Favorably Reported By Substitute

  15. Senate Read and Referred

  16. Senate Hopper

  17. Senate Prefiled

Sponsors

  • Renee Unterman · Primary
  • Gloria Butler · Primary
  • Butch Miller · Primary
  • Judson Hill · Primary

Sponsorship breakdown

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4 sponsors · 0 co-sponsors · 243 not signed on

Sponsors (4)

  • Renee Unterman
  • Gloria Butler
  • Butch Miller
  • Judson Hill

Co-sponsors (0)

None.

Not signed on (243)

243 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 BY SUBSTITUTE

Passed 52 Yea · 3 Nay · 1 Other
Party YeaNayPresentNot Voting
Republican 9000
Unaffiliated 33301
Democrat 10000
Total 52301
% of votes cast 93%5%0%2%
How each member voted (56)
Member Party Vote
BETHEL — Yea
BLACK — Yea
BURKE — Yea
BUTLER — Yea
CRANE — Yea
DUGAN — Yea
FORT — Yea
HARPER — Yea
HEATH — Nay
HENSON — Yea
HILL — Yea
HILL — Nay
HILL — Yea
JACKSON — Yea
JACKSON — Yea
JEFFARES — Yea
JONES — Yea
JONES — Yea
KIRK — Yea
LIGON, JR. — Yea
MCKOON — Nay
MILLAR — Yea
MULLIS — Yea
RAMSEY, SR. — Yea
SEAY — Yea
SHAFER — Not Voting
STONE — Yea
TATE — Yea
THOMPSON — Yea
THOMPSON — Yea
TIPPINS — Yea
TOLLESON — Yea
UNTERMAN — Yea
WATSON — Yea
WILKINSON — Yea
WILLIAMS — Yea
WILLIAMS — Yea
David Lucas Democrat Yea
Donzella James Democrat Yea
Ed Harbison Democrat Yea
Elena Parent Democrat Yea
Freddie Powell Sims Democrat Yea
Gail Davenport Democrat Yea
Harold Jones II Democrat Yea
Michael 'Doc' Rhett Democrat Yea
Nan Orrock Democrat Yea
Tanya Miller Democrat Yea
Bill Cowsert Republican Yea
Brandon Beach Republican Yea
Charles Martin Republican Yea
Chuck Hufstetler Republican Yea
Frank Ginn Republican Yea
John Albers Republican Yea
John F. Kennedy Republican Yea
Marty Harbin Republican Yea
Steve Gooch Republican Yea

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Subjects

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Frequently asked questions

What does SB 8 do?
A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Chapter 3 of Title 9, Chapter 21 of Title 15, Title 16, and Article 1 of Chapter 5 of Title 49 of the O.C.G.A., relating to limitations of actions, payment and disposition of fines and forfeitures, crimes and offenses, and children and youth services, respectively, so as to make provisions for children who have been sexually exploited; to provide for related matters; to provide for an effective date and contingent effective date; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.
Who sponsors SB 8?
SB 8 is sponsored by Renee Unterman, Gloria Butler, Butch Miller, and Judson Hill.
What is the current status of SB 8?
This bill has been enacted into law. Introduced December 12, 2014. Enacted.
Where can I track SB 8?
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