'Local Government 9-1-1 Authority Act'; Local Government 9-1-1 Authority; create
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SB 222 — 'Local Government 9-1-1 Authority Act'; Local Government 9-1-1 Authority; create
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6Enacted
This bill has been enacted into law. Introduced February 21, 2017. Enacted.
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Enacted
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7 sponsors
7 primary, 0 co-sponsors signed on.
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Single-party support
Sponsorship is currently within one party (2 R).
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Cleared a recorded vote
Passed 1 recorded vote so far.
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Summary
A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Titles 36, 45, and 46 of the O.C.G.A., relating to local government, public officers and employees, and public utilities and public transportation, respectively, so as to create the Local Government 9-1-1 Authority; to provide for members, powers, duties, authority, and responsibilities; to change certain provisions relating to the remittance of 9-1-1 charges; to provide for payment by service suppliers to the Local Government 9-1-1 Authority; to provide for administrative costs; to provide for legal representation; to provide for penalties and interest for noncompliance; to revise definitions relative to the Georgia Emergency Telephone Number 9-1-1 Service Act; to provide for conforming changes; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.
Bill Text
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Read SB 222 on the official Georgia source →Action History
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Senate Hopper
Sponsors
- Jeff Mullis · Primary
- Renee Unterman · Primary
- Butch Miller · Primary
- Ben Watson · Primary
- Tyler Harper · Primary
- Rick Jeffares · Primary
- John F. Kennedy · Primary
Sponsorship breakdown
Export CSV (upgrade) →7 sponsors · 0 co-sponsors · 240 not signed on · 1 voted No
Sponsors (7)
- Jeff Mullis
- Renee Unterman
- Butch Miller
- Ben Watson Republican
- Tyler Harper
- Rick Jeffares
- John F. Kennedy Republican
Co-sponsors (0)
None.
Not signed on (240)
240 members have not signed on to this bill.
Show all 240 →"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.
Votes
| Party | Yea | Nay | Present | Not Voting |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Republican | 16 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Democrat | 11 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| Unaffiliated | 23 | 2 | 0 | 2 |
| Total | 50 | 3 | 0 | 2 |
| % of votes cast | 91% | 5% | 0% | 4% |
How each member voted (55)
| Member | Party | Vote |
|---|---|---|
| BLACK, 8TH | — | Yea |
| BURKE, 11TH | — | Yea |
| BUTLER, 55TH | — | Yea |
| DUGAN, 30TH | — | Yea |
| FORT, 39TH | — | Yea |
| HARPER, 7TH | — | Yea |
| HEATH, 31ST | — | Yea |
| HENSON, 41ST | — | Yea |
| HILL, 4TH | — | Yea |
| HILL, 6TH | — | Yea |
| JACKSON, 2ND | — | Not Voting |
| JEFFARES, 17TH | — | Yea |
| KIRK, 13TH | — | Yea |
| LIGON, JR., 3RD | — | Yea |
| MCKOON, 29TH | — | Yea |
| MILLAR, 40TH | — | Yea |
| MULLIS, 53RD | — | Yea |
| SEAY, 34TH | — | Yea |
| SHAFER, 48TH | — | Yea |
| STONE, 23RD | — | Yea |
| TATE, 38TH | — | Not Voting |
| THOMPSON, 5TH | — | Yea |
| THOMPSON, 14TH | — | Yea |
| TIPPINS, 37TH | — | Nay |
| UNTERMAN, 45TH | — | Yea |
| WILKINSON, 50TH | — | Yea |
| WILLIAMS, 27TH | — | Nay |
| David Lucas | Democrat | Yea |
| Donzella James | Democrat | Yea |
| Ed Harbison | Democrat | Yea |
| Elena Parent | Democrat | Yea |
| Emanuel Jones | Democrat | Yea |
| Freddie Powell Sims | Democrat | Yea |
| Gail Davenport | Democrat | Yea |
| Harold Jones II | Democrat | Yea |
| Michael 'Doc' Rhett | Democrat | Nay |
| Nan Orrock | Democrat | Yea |
| Tanya Miller | Democrat | Yea |
| Tonya Anderson | Democrat | Yea |
| Ben Watson | Republican | Yea |
| Bill Cowsert | Republican | Yea |
| Blake Tillery | Republican | Yea |
| Brandon Beach | Republican | Yea |
| Charles Martin | Republican | Yea |
| Chuck Hufstetler | Republican | Yea |
| Chuck Payne | Republican | Yea |
| Frank Ginn | Republican | Yea |
| John Albers | Republican | Yea |
| John F. Kennedy | Republican | Yea |
| Larry Walker, III | Republican | Yea |
| Lee Anderson | Republican | Yea |
| Marty Harbin | Republican | Yea |
| Matt Brass | Republican | Yea |
| Steve Gooch | Republican | Yea |
| Todd Jones | Republican | Yea |
Subjects
Frequently asked questions
- What does SB 222 do?
- A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Titles 36, 45, and 46 of the O.C.G.A., relating to local government, public officers and employees, and public utilities and public transportation, respectively, so as to create the Local Government 9-1-1 Authority; to provide for members, powers, duties, authority, and responsibilities; to change certain provisions relating to the remittance of 9-1-1 charges; to provide for payment by service suppliers to the Local Government 9-1-1 Authority; to provide for administrative costs; to provide for legal representation; to provide for penalties and interest for noncompliance; to revise definitions relative to the Georgia Emergency Telephone Number 9-1-1 Service Act; to provide for conforming changes; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.
- Who sponsors SB 222?
- SB 222 is sponsored by Jeff Mullis, Renee Unterman, Butch Miller, Ben Watson (Republican), Tyler Harper, Rick Jeffares, and John F. Kennedy (Republican).
- What is the current status of SB 222?
- This bill has been enacted into law. Introduced February 21, 2017. Enacted.
- Where can I track SB 222?
- Track SB 222 free on One Click Politics — get push/email alerts when it moves.
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