SB 3 is sponsored by Lindsey Tippins, John Wilkinson, Matt Brass (Republican), Bill Cowsert (Republican), Lee Anderson (Republican), Freddie Powell Sims (Democrat), and John F. Kennedy (Republican).

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Georgia 2017-2018 Regular Session Status: Enacted Bipartisan · 4 R · 1 D cosponsors

SB 3 — "Creating Opportunities Needed Now to Expand Credentialed Training (CONNECT) Act"; enact

Last action July 01, 2018 — Effective Date

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Passed Senate
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Passed House
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Enacted

This bill has been enacted into law. Introduced January 20, 2017. Enacted.

Prognosis

Likely to advance 98% · high 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.
Bipartisan support

Sponsored across 2 parties (4 R · 1 D) — cross-party backing.
Cleared a recorded vote

Passed 1 recorded vote so far.

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Summary

A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Chapter 2 of Title 20 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to elementary and secondary education, so as to enact the "Creating Opportunities Needed Now to Expand Credentialed Training (CONNECT) Act"; to provide for industry credentialing for students who complete certain focused programs of study; to provide for industry credentialing in individual graduation plans; to provide for the identification of certain critical and emerging occupations; to provide for a short title; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.

Bill Text

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Action History

July 01, 2018
Effective Date
May 08, 2018
Act 446
May 08, 2018
Senate Date Signed by Governor
April 05, 2018
Senate Sent to Governor
March 14, 2018
Senate Conference Committee Report Adopted
March 09, 2018
House Conference Committee Report Adopted
March 30, 2017
House Conference Committee Appointed 14th, 150th, 178th
March 30, 2017
Senate Conference Committee Appointed 37th, 50th, 40th
March 30, 2017
House Insisted
March 30, 2017
Senate Disagreed House Amend or Sub
March 28, 2017
House Passed/Adopted By Substitute
March 28, 2017
House Third Readers
March 24, 2017
House Postponed
March 22, 2017
House Committee Favorably Reported By Substitute
February 22, 2017
House Second Readers
February 21, 2017
House First Readers
February 17, 2017
Senate Passed/Adopted By Substitute
February 17, 2017
Senate Third Read
February 15, 2017
Senate Read Second Time
February 14, 2017
Senate Committee Favorably Reported By Substitute
January 23, 2017
Senate Read and Referred
January 20, 2017
Senate Hopper

Sponsorship breakdown

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7 sponsors · 0 co-sponsors · 240 not signed on

Sponsors (7)

Lindsey Tippins
John Wilkinson
Matt Brass Republican
Bill Cowsert Republican
Lee Anderson Republican
Freddie Powell Sims Democrat
John F. Kennedy Republican

Co-sponsors (0)

None.

Not signed on (240)

240 members have not signed on to this bill.

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Votes

PASSAGE BY SUBSTITUTE

February 17, 2017

Passed 52 Yea · 0 Nay · 3 Other

Party	Yea	Nay	Present	Not Voting
Republican	16	0	0	0
Democrat	11	0	0	1
Unaffiliated	25	0	0	2
Total	52	0	0	3
% of votes cast	95%	0%	0%	5%

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	—	Yea
JEFFARES, 17TH	—	Yea
KIRK, 13TH	—	Yea
LIGON, JR., 3RD	—	Yea
MCKOON, 29TH	—	Yea
MILLAR, 40TH	—	Not Voting
MULLIS, 53RD	—	Yea
SEAY, 34TH	—	Yea
SHAFER, 48TH	—	Yea
STONE, 23RD	—	Yea
TATE, 38TH	—	Yea
THOMPSON, 5TH	—	Yea
THOMPSON, 14TH	—	Yea
TIPPINS, 37TH	—	Yea
UNTERMAN, 45TH	—	Not Voting
WILKINSON, 50TH	—	Yea
WILLIAMS, 27TH	—	Yea
David Lucas	Democrat	Yea
Donzella James	Democrat	Not Voting
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	Yea
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

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Subjects

education

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Frequently asked questions

What does SB 3 do?: A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Chapter 2 of Title 20 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to elementary and secondary education, so as to enact the "Creating Opportunities Needed Now to Expand Credentialed Training (CONNECT) Act"; to provide for industry credentialing for students who complete certain focused programs of study; to provide for industry credentialing in individual graduation plans; to provide for the identification of certain critical and emerging occupations; to provide for a short title; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.
Who sponsors SB 3?: SB 3 is sponsored by Lindsey Tippins, John Wilkinson, Matt Brass (Republican), Bill Cowsert (Republican), Lee Anderson (Republican), Freddie Powell Sims (Democrat), and John F. Kennedy (Republican).
What is the current status of SB 3?: This bill has been enacted into law. Introduced January 20, 2017. Enacted.
Where can I track SB 3?: Track SB 3 free on One Click Politics — get push/email alerts when it moves.

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At a glance

Identifier: SB 3
Jurisdiction: Georgia
Session: 2017-2018 Regular Session
Type: Bill
Introduced: January 20, 2017
Status: Enacted
Prime sponsor: Lindsey Tippins

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