Georgia 2015-2016 Regular Session Status: In Committee

SB 179 — Georgia Lottery; allow winner to remain anonymous if donates 25 percent to the Lottery for Education Account or other tax exempt organizations

Last action — Senate Recommitted

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    Introduced
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    In Committee
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    Passed Senate
  4. 4
    Passed House
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    To Executive
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    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This bill is no longer active — its legislative session has ended, so there is no live prognosis.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 1 of Chapter 27 of Title 50 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to general provisions regarding the Georgia Lottery, so as to allow a winner of a lottery prize to remain anonymous if he or she donates 25 percent of the prize to the Lottery for Education Account or other tax exempt organizations; to provide for related matters; to provide for an effective date; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.

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Action History

  1. Senate Recommitted

  2. Senate Read Second Time

  3. Senate Committee Favorably Reported By Substitute

  4. Senate Read and Referred

  5. Senate Hopper

Sponsors

  • Joshua McKoon · Primary
  • Steve Henson · Primary

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2 sponsors · 0 co-sponsors · 245 not signed on

Sponsors (2)

  • Joshua McKoon
  • Steve Henson

Co-sponsors (0)

None.

Not signed on (245)

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Frequently asked questions

What does SB 179 do?
A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Article 1 of Chapter 27 of Title 50 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to general provisions regarding the Georgia Lottery, so as to allow a winner of a lottery prize to remain anonymous if he or she donates 25 percent of the prize to the Lottery for Education Account or other tax exempt organizations; to provide for related matters; to provide for an effective date; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.
Who sponsors SB 179?
SB 179 is sponsored by Joshua McKoon and Steve Henson.
What is the current status of SB 179?
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 SB 179?
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