Georgia 2017-2018 Regular Session Status: In Committee 1 D cosponsors

SR 716 — Board of Regents of the University System of Georgia; implement the "Rooney Rule"; candidates for head coaching and senior operational positions; encourage

Last action — Senate Read and Referred

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    Introduced
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    In Committee
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    Passed Senate
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    Passed House
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    To Executive
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    Enacted

This bill died with 2017-2018 Regular Session. It reached “In Committee” and never advanced before the session ended, so it can no longer move — a new version would have to be reintroduced in the current session.

This bill is no longer active — its legislative session has ended, so there is no live prognosis. It would have to be reintroduced in the current session to move again.

Summary

A RESOLUTION encouraging the Board of Regents of the University System of Georgia to implement the "Rooney Rule" for member institutions in the consideration of candidates for head coaching and other senior operational positions; and for other purposes.

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Action History

  1. Senate Read and Referred

  2. Senate Hopper

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1 sponsors · 0 co-sponsors · 246 not signed on

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Co-sponsors (0)

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Not signed on (246)

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Frequently asked questions

What does SR 716 do?
A RESOLUTION encouraging the Board of Regents of the University System of Georgia to implement the "Rooney Rule" for member institutions in the consideration of candidates for head coaching and other senior operational positions; and for other purposes.
Who sponsors SR 716?
SR 716 is sponsored by Kim Jackson (Democrat).
What is the current status of SR 716?
This bill died with 2017-2018 Regular Session. It reached “In Committee” and never advanced before the session ended, so it can no longer move — a new version would have to be reintroduced in the current session.
Where can I track SR 716?
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