SB 36 is sponsored by William Ligon, Jr., Ben Watson (Republican), Kim Jackson (Democrat), Freddie Powell Sims (Democrat), and Rick Williams (Republican).

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Georgia 2015-2016 Regular Session Status: Passed Senate Bipartisan · 2 R · 2 D cosponsors

SB 36 — 'Underground Water Supply Protection Act of 2015'; prohibit the injection of ground water into the Floridian aquifer in certain counties

Last action March 19, 2015 — House Second Readers

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Introduced
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In Committee
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Passed Senate
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Passed House
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To Executive
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Enacted

This bill died with 2015-2016 Regular Session. It reached “Passed Senate” 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This bill is no longer active — its legislative session has ended, so there is no live prognosis.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 3 of Chapter 5 of Title 12 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to wells and drinking water, so as to prohibit the injection of ground water into the Floridan aquifer in certain counties; to provide for a short title; to provide for legislative findings; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.

Bill Text

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Action History

March 19, 2015
House Second Readers
March 18, 2015
House First Readers
March 13, 2015
Senate Passed/Adopted By Substitute
March 13, 2015
Senate Third Read
March 11, 2015
Senate Read Second Time
March 09, 2015
Senate Committee Favorably Reported By Substitute
January 26, 2015
Senate Read and Referred
January 15, 2015
Senate Hopper

Sponsorship breakdown

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5 sponsors · 0 co-sponsors · 242 not signed on

Sponsors (5)

William Ligon, Jr.
Ben Watson Republican
Kim Jackson Democrat
Freddie Powell Sims Democrat
Rick Williams Republican

Co-sponsors (0)

None.

Not signed on (242)

242 members have not signed on to this bill.

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Votes

PASSAGE BY SUBSTITUTE

March 13, 2015

Passed 48 Yea · 3 Nay · 5 Other

Party	Yea	Nay	Present	Not Voting
Republican	9	0	0	0
Unaffiliated	31	3	0	3
Democrat	8	0	0	2
Total	48	3	0	5
% of votes cast	86%	5%	0%	9%

How each member voted (56)

Member	Party	Vote
BETHEL	—	Nay
BLACK	—	Yea
BURKE	—	Nay
BUTLER	—	Yea
CRANE	—	Yea
DUGAN	—	Yea
FORT	—	Yea
HARPER	—	Yea
HEATH	—	Yea
HENSON	—	Yea
HILL	—	Yea
HILL	—	Not Voting
HILL	—	Yea
JACKSON	—	Yea
JACKSON	—	Yea
JEFFARES	—	Nay
JONES	—	Yea
JONES	—	Not Voting
KIRK	—	Yea
LIGON, JR.	—	Yea
MCKOON	—	Yea
MILLAR	—	Yea
MULLIS	—	Yea
RAMSEY, SR.	—	Yea
SEAY	—	Yea
SHAFER	—	Yea
STONE	—	Yea
TATE	—	Yea
THOMPSON	—	Not Voting
THOMPSON	—	Yea
TIPPINS	—	Yea
TOLLESON	—	Yea
UNTERMAN	—	Yea
WATSON	—	Yea
WILKINSON	—	Yea
WILLIAMS	—	Yea
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	Not Voting
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 36 do?: A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Article 3 of Chapter 5 of Title 12 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to wells and drinking water, so as to prohibit the injection of ground water into the Floridan aquifer in certain counties; to provide for a short title; to provide for legislative findings; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.
Who sponsors SB 36?: SB 36 is sponsored by William Ligon, Jr., Ben Watson (Republican), Kim Jackson (Democrat), Freddie Powell Sims (Democrat), and Rick Williams (Republican).
What is the current status of SB 36?: This bill died with 2015-2016 Regular Session. It reached “Passed Senate” 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 36?: Track SB 36 free on One Click Politics — get push/email alerts when it moves.

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At a glance

Identifier: SB 36
Jurisdiction: Georgia
Session: 2015-2016 Regular Session
Type: Bill
Introduced: January 15, 2015
Status: Passed Senate
Prime sponsor: William Ligon, Jr.

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