SB 89 is sponsored by John Albers (Republican), Chuck Hufstetler (Republican), Ellis Black, Renee Unterman, Greg Kirk, Donzella James (Democrat), Rick Jeffares, Curt Thompson, Marty Harbin (Republican), Judson Hill, Rick Williams (Republican), and Brandon Beach (Republican).

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Georgia 2015-2016 Regular Session Status: Enacted Bipartisan · 5 R · 1 D cosponsors

SB 89 — "Digital Classroom Act"; require instructional materials and content to be in digital or electronic format after a certain date

Last action July 01, 2015 — Effective Date

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Enacted

This bill has been enacted into law. Introduced February 04, 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.
12 sponsors

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

Sponsored across 2 parties (5 R · 1 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 Article 19 of Chapter 2 of Title 20 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to textbooks for elementary and secondary education, so as to require instructional materials and content to be in digital or electronic format after a certain date; to require local boards of education to provide wireless electronic devices for students to access instructional materials and content; to revise provisions for purposes of conformity; to provide for a short title; to provide for an effective date; 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 06, 2015
Act 171
May 06, 2015
Senate Date Signed by Governor
April 08, 2015
Senate Sent to Governor
April 02, 2015
Senate Agreed House Amend or Sub
April 02, 2015
House Passed/Adopted By Substitute
April 02, 2015
House Third Readers
March 31, 2015
House Postponed
March 26, 2015
House Committee Favorably Reported By Substitute
March 05, 2015
House Second Readers
March 04, 2015
House First Readers
March 03, 2015
Senate Passed/Adopted By Substitute
March 03, 2015
Senate Third Read
February 25, 2015
Senate Committee Favorably Reported By Substitute
February 23, 2015
Senate Recommitted
February 23, 2015
Senate Third Read
February 19, 2015
Senate Read Second Time
February 18, 2015
Senate Committee Favorably Reported
February 09, 2015
Senate Read and Referred
February 04, 2015
Senate Hopper

Sponsorship breakdown

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12 sponsors · 0 co-sponsors · 235 not signed on · 2 voted No

Co-sponsors (0)

None.

Not signed on (235)

235 members have not signed on to this bill.

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Votes

PASSAGE BY SUBSTITUTE

March 03, 2015

Passed 45 Yea · 8 Nay · 3 Other

Party	Yea	Nay	Present	Not Voting
Republican	8	1	0	0
Unaffiliated	28	6	0	3
Democrat	9	1	0	0
Total	45	8	0	3
% of votes cast	80%	14%	0%	5%

How each member voted (56)

Member	Party	Vote
BETHEL	—	Nay
BLACK	—	Yea
BURKE	—	Yea
BUTLER	—	Nay
CRANE	—	Yea
DUGAN	—	Yea
FORT	—	Nay
HARPER	—	Yea
HEATH	—	Yea
HENSON	—	Yea
HILL	—	Yea
HILL	—	Yea
HILL	—	Yea
JACKSON	—	Nay
JACKSON	—	Yea
JEFFARES	—	Yea
JONES	—	Nay
JONES	—	Yea
KIRK	—	Yea
LIGON, JR.	—	Yea
MCKOON	—	Not Voting
MILLAR	—	Yea
MULLIS	—	Yea
RAMSEY, SR.	—	Not Voting
SEAY	—	Yea
SHAFER	—	Yea
STONE	—	Yea
TATE	—	Nay
THOMPSON	—	Yea
THOMPSON	—	Not Voting
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	Nay
Tanya Miller	Democrat	Yea
Bill Cowsert	Republican	Nay
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

education technology

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Frequently asked questions

What does SB 89 do?: A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Article 19 of Chapter 2 of Title 20 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to textbooks for elementary and secondary education, so as to require instructional materials and content to be in digital or electronic format after a certain date; to require local boards of education to provide wireless electronic devices for students to access instructional materials and content; to revise provisions for purposes of conformity; to provide for a short title; to provide for an effective date; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.
Who sponsors SB 89?: SB 89 is sponsored by John Albers (Republican), Chuck Hufstetler (Republican), Ellis Black, Renee Unterman, Greg Kirk, Donzella James (Democrat), Rick Jeffares, Curt Thompson, Marty Harbin (Republican), Judson Hill, Rick Williams (Republican), and Brandon Beach (Republican).
What is the current status of SB 89?: This bill has been enacted into law. Introduced February 04, 2015. Enacted.
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At a glance

Identifier: SB 89
Jurisdiction: Georgia
Session: 2015-2016 Regular Session
Type: Bill
Introduced: February 04, 2015
Status: Enacted
Prime sponsor: John Albers

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