SB 451 is sponsored by P. K. Martin IV, Brian Strickland (Republican), John Wilkinson, Ellis Black, and Larry Walker, III (Republican).

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Georgia 2017-2018 Regular Session Status: Enacted 2 R cosponsors

SB 451 — State Soil and Water Conservation Commission; formulate certain rules and regulations in consultation with Environmental Protection Division of the Dept. Of Natural Resources; remove authority

Last action July 01, 2018 — Effective Date

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Enacted

This bill has been enacted into law. Introduced February 15, 2018. Enacted.

Odds of enactment

High chance

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Prognosis

Likely to advance 80% · moderate confidence

Enacted

Current position in the legislative process.
5 sponsors

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

Sponsorship is currently within one party (2 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 Code Section 2-6-27 of the O.C.G.A., relating to the State Soil and Water Conservation Commission - additional duties and powers, so as to remove authority of the State Soil and Water Conservation Commission to formulate certain rules and regulations in consultation with the Environmental Protection Division of the Department of Natural Resources; to amend Chapter 5 of Title 12 of the O.C.G.A., relating to water resources, so as to modify provisions relating to regulated riparian rights to surface waters for general or farm use, permits for withdrawal, diversion or impoundment, coordination with water plans, metering of farm use, interbasin transfers, and appeal procedures; 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 483
May 08, 2018
Senate Date Signed by Governor
April 05, 2018
Senate Sent to Governor
March 29, 2018
Senate Agreed House Amend or Sub
March 23, 2018
House Passed/Adopted By Substitute
March 23, 2018
House Third Readers
March 19, 2018
House Committee Favorably Reported By Substitute
March 05, 2018
House Second Readers
March 01, 2018
House First Readers
February 28, 2018
Senate Passed/Adopted By Substitute
February 28, 2018
Senate Third Read
February 26, 2018
Senate Read Second Time
February 23, 2018
Senate Committee Favorably Reported By Substitute
February 20, 2018
Senate Read and Referred
February 15, 2018
Senate Hopper

Sponsorship breakdown

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5 sponsors · 0 co-sponsors · 242 not signed on

Sponsors (5)

P. K. Martin IV
Brian Strickland Republican
John Wilkinson
Ellis Black
Larry Walker, III Republican

Co-sponsors (0)

None.

Not signed on (242)

242 members have not signed on to this bill.

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Votes

PASSAGE BY SUBSTITUTE

February 28, 2018

Passed 49 Yea · 2 Nay · 5 Other

Party	Yea	Nay	Present	Not Voting
Republican	18	0	0	0
Democrat	10	0	0	2
Unaffiliated	21	2	0	3
Total	49	2	0	5
% of votes cast	88%	4%	0%	9%

How each member voted (56)

Member	Party	Vote
BLACK, 8TH	—	Yea
BURKE, 11TH	—	Yea
BUTLER, 55TH	—	Yea
DUGAN, 30TH	—	Yea
HARPER, 7TH	—	Yea
HEATH, 31ST	—	Nay
HENSON, 41ST	—	Yea
HILL, 4TH	—	Nay
JACKSON, 2ND	—	Yea
JORDAN, 6TH	—	Yea
KIRK, 13TH	—	Yea
LIGON, JR., 3RD	—	Not Voting
MCKOON, 29TH	—	Not Voting
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	—	Yea
WILKINSON, 50TH	—	Yea
WILLIAMS, 27TH	—	Yea
WILLIAMS, 39TH	—	Yea
David Lucas	Democrat	Not Voting
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	Yea
Nan Orrock	Democrat	Not Voting
Tanya Miller	Democrat	Yea
Tonya Anderson	Democrat	Yea
Ben Watson	Republican	Yea
Bill Cowsert	Republican	Yea
Blake Tillery	Republican	Yea
Brandon Beach	Republican	Yea
Brian Strickland	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
Kay Kirkpatrick	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

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Frequently asked questions

What does SB 451 do?: A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Code Section 2-6-27 of the O.C.G.A., relating to the State Soil and Water Conservation Commission - additional duties and powers, so as to remove authority of the State Soil and Water Conservation Commission to formulate certain rules and regulations in consultation with the Environmental Protection Division of the Department of Natural Resources; to amend Chapter 5 of Title 12 of the O.C.G.A., relating to water resources, so as to modify provisions relating to regulated riparian rights to surface waters for general or farm use, permits for withdrawal, diversion or impoundment, coordination with water plans, metering of farm use, interbasin transfers, and appeal procedures; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.
Who sponsors SB 451?: SB 451 is sponsored by P. K. Martin IV, Brian Strickland (Republican), John Wilkinson, Ellis Black, and Larry Walker, III (Republican).
What is the current status of SB 451?: This bill has been enacted into law. Introduced February 15, 2018. Enacted.
Where can I track SB 451?: Track SB 451 free on One Click Politics — get push/email alerts when it moves.

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At a glance

Identifier: SB 451
Jurisdiction: Georgia
Session: 2017-2018 Regular Session
Type: Bill
Introduced: February 15, 2018
Status: Enacted
Prime sponsor: P. K. Martin IV

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