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

HB 744 — Courts; exemption from jury duty for full-time students includes students taking classes online; provide

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  3. Died in session

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.

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Summary

A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Code Section 15-12-1.1 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to exemptions from jury duty, so as to provide that the exemption from jury duty for full-time students enrolled in postsecondary education includes students taking classes online; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.

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Action History

  1. House Second Readers

  2. House First Readers

  3. House Hopper

Sponsors

  • Renitta Shannon · Primary
  • Micah Gravley · Primary
  • William Boddie · Primary
  • David Wilkerson · Primary
  • Ed Setzler · Primary

Sponsorship breakdown

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

Sponsors (5)

Co-sponsors (0)

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Not signed on (242)

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Subjects

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Frequently asked questions

What does HB 744 do?
A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Code Section 15-12-1.1 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to exemptions from jury duty, so as to provide that the exemption from jury duty for full-time students enrolled in postsecondary education includes students taking classes online; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.
Who sponsors HB 744?
HB 744 is sponsored by Renitta Shannon, Micah Gravley, William Boddie, David Wilkerson (Democrat), and Ed Setzler (Republican).
What is the current status of HB 744?
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 HB 744?
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