SB 47 is sponsored by Chuck Hufstetler (Republican), Renee Unterman, Dean Burke, Ben Watson (Republican), Burt Jones, Greg Kirk, John Albers (Republican), and Judson Hill.

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Georgia 2017-2018 Regular Session Status: Enacted 3 R cosponsors

SB 47 — Physicians; visiting sports teams' physicians; provide for licensure exemption; requirements; limitations; agreements with other states

Last action July 01, 2017 — Effective Date

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This bill has been enacted into law. Introduced January 24, 2017. 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.
8 sponsors

8 primary, 0 co-sponsors signed on.
Single-party support

Sponsorship is currently within one party (3 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 Chapter 34 of Title 43 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to physicians, physician assistants, and others, so as to provide for licensure exemption for visiting sports teams' physicians; to provide for requirements; to provide for limitations; to provide for agreements with other states; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.

Bill Text

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Action History

July 01, 2017
Effective Date
May 08, 2017
Act 207
May 08, 2017
Senate Date Signed by Governor
April 03, 2017
Senate Sent to Governor
March 30, 2017
Senate Agreed House Amend or Sub
March 15, 2017
House Passed/Adopted By Substitute
March 15, 2017
House Third Readers
March 09, 2017
House Committee Favorably Reported By Substitute
February 24, 2017
House Second Readers
February 23, 2017
House First Readers
February 22, 2017
Senate Passed/Adopted By Substitute
February 22, 2017
Senate Third Read
February 14, 2017
Senate Read Second Time
February 10, 2017
Senate Committee Favorably Reported By Substitute
January 25, 2017
Senate Read and Referred
January 24, 2017
Senate Hopper

Sponsorship breakdown

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8 sponsors · 0 co-sponsors · 239 not signed on

Co-sponsors (0)

None.

Not signed on (239)

239 members have not signed on to this bill.

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Votes

PASSAGE BY SUBSTITUTE

February 22, 2017

Passed 47 Yea · 0 Nay · 8 Other

Party	Yea	Nay	Present	Not Voting
Republican	14	0	0	2
Democrat	10	0	0	2
Unaffiliated	23	0	0	4
Total	47	0	0	8
% of votes cast	85%	0%	0%	15%

How each member voted (55)

Member	Party	Vote
BLACK, 8TH	—	Yea
BURKE, 11TH	—	Yea
BUTLER, 55TH	—	Yea
DUGAN, 30TH	—	Yea
FORT, 39TH	—	Not Voting
HARPER, 7TH	—	Yea
HEATH, 31ST	—	Yea
HENSON, 41ST	—	Yea
HILL, 4TH	—	Yea
HILL, 6TH	—	Not Voting
JACKSON, 2ND	—	Yea
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	—	Yea
THOMPSON, 5TH	—	Not Voting
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	Not Voting
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	Not Voting
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	Not Voting
Matt Brass	Republican	Yea
Steve Gooch	Republican	Yea
Todd Jones	Republican	Yea

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Subjects

healthcare labor

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Frequently asked questions

What does SB 47 do?: A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Chapter 34 of Title 43 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to physicians, physician assistants, and others, so as to provide for licensure exemption for visiting sports teams' physicians; to provide for requirements; to provide for limitations; to provide for agreements with other states; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.
Who sponsors SB 47?: SB 47 is sponsored by Chuck Hufstetler (Republican), Renee Unterman, Dean Burke, Ben Watson (Republican), Burt Jones, Greg Kirk, John Albers (Republican), and Judson Hill.
What is the current status of SB 47?: This bill has been enacted into law. Introduced January 24, 2017. Enacted.
Where can I track SB 47?: Track SB 47 free on One Click Politics — get push/email alerts when it moves.

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At a glance

Identifier: SB 47
Jurisdiction: Georgia
Session: 2017-2018 Regular Session
Type: Bill
Introduced: January 24, 2017
Status: Enacted
Prime sponsor: Chuck Hufstetler

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