Georgia 2015-2016 Regular Session Status: Enacted

SB 423 — Newton County; reestablish the board of commissioners; supersede the laws pertaining to governing authority of Newton County

Last action — Effective Date

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  1. ✓
    Introduced
  2. ✓
    In Committee
  3. ✓
    Passed Senate
  4. ✓
    Passed House
  5. ✓
    To Executive
  6. 6
    Enacted

This bill has been enacted into law. Introduced March 02, 2016. Enacted.

Prognosis

Likely to advance 72% · moderate confidence

Where this bill stands today.

Odds of enactment

High

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  • Enacted

    Current position in the legislative process.

  • 2 sponsors

    2 primary, 0 co-sponsors signed on.

  • Cleared a recorded vote

    Passed 1 recorded vote so far.

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Summary

A BILL to be entitled an Act to reestablish the Board of Commissioners of Newton County; to supersede the laws pertaining to the governing authority of Newton County; to provide for a board of commissioners, commissioner districts, a chair of the board, a county manager, a clerk to the board, and ethics provisions; to provide for meetings, agendas, and the conduct of meetings; to provide for budgeting, audits, financial condition, and approval of expenditures; to provide for the repeal of existing enabling legislation and other conflicting laws; to provide for related matters; and for other purposes.

Bill Text

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Action History

  1. Effective Date

  2. Act 401

  3. Senate Date Signed by Governor

  4. Senate Sent to Governor

  5. House Agreed Senate Amend or Sub

  6. Senate Agreed House Amend or Sub As Amended

  7. House Passed/Adopted By Substitute

  8. House Third Readers

  9. House Committee Favorably Reported By Substitute

  10. House Second Readers

  11. House First Readers

  12. Senate Passed/Adopted

  13. Senate Committee Favorably Reported

  14. Senate Read and Referred

  15. Senate Hopper

Sponsors

  • Rick Jeffares · Primary
  • JaNice VanNess · Primary

Sponsorship breakdown

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

Sponsors (2)

  • Rick Jeffares
  • JaNice VanNess

Co-sponsors (0)

None.

Not signed on (245)

245 members have not signed on to this bill.

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"Not signed on" means a member has not sponsored or co-sponsored this bill — it does not imply opposition. Members flagged Voted No have a recorded No vote on this bill.

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Votes

LOCAL CONSENT CALENDAR

Passed 46 Yea · 0 Nay · 10 Other
Party YeaNayPresentNot Voting
Republican 7003
Unaffiliated 31005
Democrat 8002
Total 460010
% of votes cast 82%0%0%18%
How each member voted (56)
Member Party Vote
BETHEL — Yea
BLACK — Yea
BURKE — Yea
BUTLER — Yea
CRANE — Yea
DUGAN — Yea
FORT — Yea
HARPER — Yea
HEATH — Yea
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
SEAY — Yea
SHAFER — Yea
STONE — Yea
TATE — Yea
THOMPSON — Yea
THOMPSON — Not Voting
TIPPINS — Yea
UNTERMAN — Not Voting
VANNESS — Yea
WATSON — Yea
WILKINSON — Yea
WILLIAMS — Not Voting
WILLIAMS — Not Voting
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 Not Voting
Michael 'Doc' Rhett Democrat Yea
Nan Orrock Democrat Yea
Tanya Miller Democrat Not Voting
Bill Cowsert Republican Yea
Brandon Beach Republican Not Voting
Charles Martin Republican Not Voting
Chuck Hufstetler Republican Yea
Frank Ginn Republican Yea
John Albers Republican Yea
John F. Kennedy Republican Yea
Larry Walker, III Republican Yea
Marty Harbin Republican Not Voting
Steve Gooch Republican Yea

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Subjects

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Frequently asked questions

What does SB 423 do?
A BILL to be entitled an Act to reestablish the Board of Commissioners of Newton County; to supersede the laws pertaining to the governing authority of Newton County; to provide for a board of commissioners, commissioner districts, a chair of the board, a county manager, a clerk to the board, and ethics provisions; to provide for meetings, agendas, and the conduct of meetings; to provide for budgeting, audits, financial condition, and approval of expenditures; to provide for the repeal of existing enabling legislation and other conflicting laws; to provide for related matters; and for other purposes.
Who sponsors SB 423?
SB 423 is sponsored by Rick Jeffares and JaNice VanNess.
What is the current status of SB 423?
This bill has been enacted into law. Introduced March 02, 2016. Enacted.
Where can I track SB 423?
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