Georgia 2015-2016 Regular Session Status: In Committee

HB 97 — Open Agreements Act; enact

Last action — House Withdrawn Bill/Res Consideration

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    Introduced
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    In Committee
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    Passed House
  4. 4
    Passed Senate
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    To Executive
  6. 6
    Enacted

This bill died with 2015-2016 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This bill is no longer active — its legislative session has ended, so there is no live prognosis.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 4 of Chapter 18 of Title 50 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to inspection of public records, so as to provide that all public bodies shall disclose certain communications, terms and conditions of agreements, and incentives and offers made regarding certain matters; to provide for definitions; to provide a short title; to provide for legislative findings; to provide for related matters; to provide for an effective date and for applicability; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.

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Action History

  1. House Withdrawn Bill/Res Consideration

  2. House Second Readers

  3. House First Readers

  4. House Hopper

Sponsors

  • Scot Turner · Primary
  • Wes Cantrell · Primary
  • JR. CALDWELL · Primary

Sponsorship breakdown

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

Sponsors (3)

Co-sponsors (0)

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Not signed on (244)

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Subjects

civil-rights elections
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Frequently asked questions

What does HB 97 do?
A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Article 4 of Chapter 18 of Title 50 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to inspection of public records, so as to provide that all public bodies shall disclose certain communications, terms and conditions of agreements, and incentives and offers made regarding certain matters; to provide for definitions; to provide a short title; to provide for legislative findings; to provide for related matters; to provide for an effective date and for applicability; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.
Who sponsors HB 97?
HB 97 is sponsored by Scot Turner, Wes Cantrell, and CALDWELL, JR..
What is the current status of HB 97?
This bill died with 2015-2016 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 HB 97?
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