SB 72 is sponsored by Jeff Mullis, Tyler Harper, Ben Watson (Republican), John Albers (Republican), Valencia Seay, Harold Jones II (Democrat), Ross Tolleson, Butch Miller, John Wilkinson, Gloria Butler, Horacena Tate, Fran Millar, Donzella James (Democrat), Greg Kirk, P. K. Martin IV, Hunter Hill, Jack Hill, Brandon Beach (Republican), and Kim Jackson (Democrat).

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Georgia 2015-2016 Regular Session Status: Enacted Bipartisan · 3 R · 3 D cosponsors

SB 72 — "Tanja's Law"; provide measure of equivalency in punishment of crimes committed against police dogs in performance of their official duties

Last action July 01, 2015 — Effective Date

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Enacted

This bill has been enacted into law. Introduced January 29, 2015. Enacted.

Prognosis

Likely to advance 98% · high confidence

Where this bill stands today.

Odds of enactment

High

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Enacted

Current position in the legislative process.
19 sponsors

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

Sponsored across 2 parties (3 R · 3 D) — 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 Title 16 of the O.C.G.A., relating to crimes and offenses, so as to provide a measure of equivalency in the punishment of crimes committed against police dogs in the performance of their official duties as to that of peace officers; to provide a short title; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.

Bill Text

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Action History

July 01, 2015
Effective Date
May 01, 2015
Act 40
May 01, 2015
Senate Date Signed by Governor
April 08, 2015
Senate Sent to Governor
April 02, 2015
Senate Agreed House Amend or Sub
March 24, 2015
House Passed/Adopted By Substitute
March 24, 2015
House Third Readers
March 19, 2015
House Committee Favorably Reported By Substitute
February 24, 2015
House Second Readers
February 23, 2015
House First Readers
February 20, 2015
Senate Passed/Adopted By Substitute
February 20, 2015
Senate Third Read
February 17, 2015
Senate Read Second Time
February 12, 2015
Senate Committee Favorably Reported By Substitute
February 02, 2015
Senate Read and Referred
January 29, 2015
Senate Hopper

Sponsorship breakdown

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19 sponsors · 0 co-sponsors · 228 not signed on · 1 voted No

Co-sponsors (0)

None.

Not signed on (228)

228 members have not signed on to this bill.

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Votes

PASSAGE BY SUBSTITUTE

February 20, 2015

Passed 46 Yea · 3 Nay · 7 Other

Party	Yea	Nay	Present	Not Voting
Republican	7	1	0	1
Unaffiliated	31	2	0	4
Democrat	8	0	0	2
Total	46	3	0	7
% of votes cast	82%	5%	0%	13%

How each member voted (56)

Member	Party	Vote
BETHEL	—	Yea
BLACK	—	Yea
BURKE	—	Not Voting
BUTLER	—	Yea
CRANE	—	Nay
DUGAN	—	Yea
FORT	—	Yea
HARPER	—	Yea
HEATH	—	Nay
HENSON	—	Yea
HILL	—	Yea
HILL	—	Yea
HILL	—	Not Voting
JACKSON	—	Yea
JACKSON	—	Yea
JEFFARES	—	Yea
JONES	—	Yea
JONES	—	Yea
KIRK	—	Yea
LIGON, JR.	—	Yea
MCKOON	—	Yea
MILLAR	—	Yea
MULLIS	—	Yea
RAMSEY, SR.	—	Yea
SEAY	—	Yea
SHAFER	—	Yea
STONE	—	Yea
TATE	—	Yea
THOMPSON	—	Yea
THOMPSON	—	Yea
TIPPINS	—	Not Voting
TOLLESON	—	Yea
UNTERMAN	—	Yea
WATSON	—	Yea
WILKINSON	—	Yea
WILLIAMS	—	Not Voting
WILLIAMS	—	Yea
David Lucas	Democrat	Yea
Donzella James	Democrat	Not Voting
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	Not Voting
Tanya Miller	Democrat	Yea
Bill Cowsert	Republican	Yea
Brandon Beach	Republican	Yea
Charles Martin	Republican	Yea
Chuck Hufstetler	Republican	Yea
Frank Ginn	Republican	Not Voting
John Albers	Republican	Yea
John F. Kennedy	Republican	Yea
Marty Harbin	Republican	Nay
Steve Gooch	Republican	Yea

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Subjects

public-safety

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Frequently asked questions

What does SB 72 do?: A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Title 16 of the O.C.G.A., relating to crimes and offenses, so as to provide a measure of equivalency in the punishment of crimes committed against police dogs in the performance of their official duties as to that of peace officers; to provide a short title; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.
Who sponsors SB 72?: SB 72 is sponsored by Jeff Mullis, Tyler Harper, Ben Watson (Republican), John Albers (Republican), Valencia Seay, Harold Jones II (Democrat), Ross Tolleson, Butch Miller, John Wilkinson, Gloria Butler, Horacena Tate, Fran Millar, Donzella James (Democrat), Greg Kirk, P. K. Martin IV, Hunter Hill, Jack Hill, Brandon Beach (Republican), and Kim Jackson (Democrat).
What is the current status of SB 72?: This bill has been enacted into law. Introduced January 29, 2015. Enacted.
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At a glance

Identifier: SB 72
Jurisdiction: Georgia
Session: 2015-2016 Regular Session
Type: Bill
Introduced: January 29, 2015
Status: Enacted
Prime sponsor: Jeff Mullis

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