Georgia 2015-2016 Regular Session Status: Enacted 1 R cosponsors

SB 156 — State Charter Schools Commission; authorize to establish a nonprofit foundation

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 February 23, 2015. Enacted.

Prognosis

Likely to advance 82% · moderate confidence

Where this bill stands today.

Odds of enactment

High

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  • Enacted

    Current position in the legislative process.

  • 7 sponsors

    7 primary, 0 co-sponsors signed on.

  • Single-party support

    Sponsorship is currently within one party (1 R).

  • 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 31A of Chapter 2 of Title 20 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to state charter schools, so as to authorize the State Charter Schools Commission to establish a nonprofit foundation; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.

Bill Text

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Action History

  1. Effective Date

  2. Act 182

  3. Senate Date Signed by Governor

  4. Senate Sent to Governor

  5. House Passed/Adopted

  6. House Third Readers

  7. House Committee Favorably Reported

  8. House Second Readers

  9. House First Readers

  10. Senate Passed/Adopted

  11. Senate Third Read

  12. Senate Read Second Time

  13. Senate Committee Favorably Reported

  14. Senate Read and Referred

  15. Senate Hopper

Sponsors

  • Lindsey Tippins · Primary
  • John Wilkinson · Primary
  • Fran Millar · Primary
  • David Shafer · Primary
  • Jesse Stone · Primary
  • Ellis Black · Primary
  • Rick Williams · Primary

Sponsorship breakdown

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7 sponsors · 0 co-sponsors · 240 not signed on · 6 voted No

Sponsors (7)

  • Lindsey Tippins
  • John Wilkinson
  • Fran Millar
  • David Shafer
  • Jesse Stone
  • Ellis Black
  • Rick Williams Republican

Co-sponsors (0)

None.

Not signed on (240)

240 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

PASSAGE

Passed 44 Yea · 9 Nay · 3 Other
Party YeaNayPresentNot Voting
Republican 6300
Unaffiliated 32302
Democrat 6301
Total 44903
% of votes cast 79%16%0%5%
How each member voted (56)
Member Party Vote
BETHEL — Yea
BLACK — Yea
BURKE — Yea
BUTLER — Yea
CRANE — Yea
DUGAN — Not Voting
FORT — Nay
HARPER — Yea
HEATH — Yea
HENSON — Nay
HILL — Yea
HILL — Yea
HILL — Yea
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 — Nay
THOMPSON — Not Voting
THOMPSON — Yea
TIPPINS — Yea
TOLLESON — Yea
UNTERMAN — Yea
WATSON — Yea
WILKINSON — Yea
WILLIAMS — Yea
WILLIAMS — Yea
David Lucas Democrat Nay
Donzella James Democrat Yea
Ed Harbison Democrat Not Voting
Elena Parent Democrat Yea
Freddie Powell Sims Democrat Yea
Gail Davenport Democrat Nay
Harold Jones II Democrat Nay
Michael 'Doc' Rhett Democrat Yea
Nan Orrock Democrat Yea
Tanya Miller Democrat Yea
Bill Cowsert Republican Yea
Brandon Beach Republican Nay
Charles Martin Republican Nay
Chuck Hufstetler Republican Yea
Frank Ginn Republican Yea
John Albers Republican Nay
John F. Kennedy Republican Yea
Marty Harbin Republican Yea
Steve Gooch Republican Yea

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Subjects

education
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Frequently asked questions

What does SB 156 do?
A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Article 31A of Chapter 2 of Title 20 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to state charter schools, so as to authorize the State Charter Schools Commission to establish a nonprofit foundation; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.
Who sponsors SB 156?
SB 156 is sponsored by Lindsey Tippins, John Wilkinson, Fran Millar, David Shafer, Jesse Stone, Ellis Black, and Rick Williams (Republican).
What is the current status of SB 156?
This bill has been enacted into law. Introduced February 23, 2015. Enacted.
Where can I track SB 156?
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