SB 53 is sponsored by Gloria Butler, Tonya Anderson (Democrat), Sally Harrell (Democrat), Elena Parent (Democrat), Gail Davenport (Democrat), Steve Henson, and Emanuel Jones (Democrat).

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Georgia 2019-2020 Regular Session Status: Enacted 5 D cosponsors

SB 53 — County Board of Education of DeKalb County; boundaries of an independent school system are not extended by annexation; provide

Last action May 10, 2019 — Veto V8

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This bill has been enacted into law. Introduced February 05, 2019. 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.
7 sponsors

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

Sponsorship is currently within one party (5 D).
Cleared a recorded vote

Passed 1 recorded vote so far.

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Summary

A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend an Act to create and establish in DeKalb County, Georgia, districts from which the members of the County Board of Education of DeKalb County shall be elected, approved April 12, 1963 (Ga. L. 1963, p. 3424), as amended, so as to provide that the boundaries of an independent school system are not extended by annexation unless expressly approved in a separate referendum; to provide for effective dates; to provide for transfer of students; to provide for ownership of property and buildings; to provide for binding arbitration; to provide for no change in school system boundaries under certain circumstances; to provide for intergovernmental agreements; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.

Bill Text

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Action History

May 10, 2019
Veto V8
May 10, 2019
Senate Date Signed by Governor
April 05, 2019
Senate Sent to Governor
March 05, 2019
House Passed/Adopted
March 05, 2019
House Third Readers
March 05, 2019
House Committee Favorably Reported
February 11, 2019
House Second Readers
February 08, 2019
House First Readers
February 07, 2019
Senate Passed/Adopted
February 07, 2019
Senate Committee Favorably Reported
February 06, 2019
Senate Read and Referred
February 05, 2019
Senate Hopper

Sponsorship breakdown

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

Sponsors (7)

Gloria Butler
Tonya Anderson Democrat
Sally Harrell Democrat
Elena Parent Democrat
Gail Davenport Democrat
Steve Henson
Emanuel Jones Democrat

Co-sponsors (0)

None.

Not signed on (240)

240 members have not signed on to this bill.

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"Not signed on" means a member has not sponsored or co-sponsored this bill — it does not imply opposition. Members flagged Voted No have a recorded No vote on this bill.

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Votes

LOCAL CONSENT CALENDAR

February 07, 2019

Passed 55 Yea · 0 Nay · 1 Other

Party	Yea	Nay	Present	Not Voting
Republican	17	0	0	0
Unaffiliated	27	0	0	1
Democrat	11	0	0	0
Total	55	0	0	1
% of votes cast	98%	0%	0%	2%

How each member voted (56)

Member	Party	Vote
ANDERSON	—	Yea
ANDERSON	—	Yea
BLACK	—	Yea
BURKE	—	Yea
BUTLER	—	Yea
DUGAN	—	Yea
HARPER	—	Yea
HEATH	—	Yea
HENSON	—	Yea
HILL	—	Yea
JACKSON	—	Yea
JONES	—	Yea
JONES	—	Yea
JONES II	—	Yea
JORDAN	—	Yea
KARINSHAK	—	Yea
KIRK	—	Yea
LIGON, JR.	—	Yea
MULLIS	—	Yea
SEAY	—	Yea
STONE	—	Yea
TATE	—	Yea
THOMPSON	—	Not Voting
TIPPINS	—	Yea
UNTERMAN	—	Yea
WATSON	—	Yea
WILKINSON	—	Yea
WILLIAMS	—	Yea
David Lucas	Democrat	Yea
Donzella James	Democrat	Yea
Ed Harbison	Democrat	Yea
Elena Parent	Democrat	Yea
Freddie Powell Sims	Democrat	Yea
Gail Davenport	Democrat	Yea
Michael 'Doc' Rhett	Democrat	Yea
Nan Orrock	Democrat	Yea
Sally Harrell	Democrat	Yea
Sheikh Rahman	Democrat	Yea
Tanya Miller	Democrat	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
Greg Dolezal	Republican	Yea
John Albers	Republican	Yea
John F. Kennedy	Republican	Yea
Kay Kirkpatrick	Republican	Yea
Larry Walker, III	Republican	Yea
Marty Harbin	Republican	Yea
Matt Brass	Republican	Yea
Randy Robertson	Republican	Yea
Steve Gooch	Republican	Yea

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Subjects

education

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Frequently asked questions

What does SB 53 do?: A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend an Act to create and establish in DeKalb County, Georgia, districts from which the members of the County Board of Education of DeKalb County shall be elected, approved April 12, 1963 (Ga. L. 1963, p. 3424), as amended, so as to provide that the boundaries of an independent school system are not extended by annexation unless expressly approved in a separate referendum; to provide for effective dates; to provide for transfer of students; to provide for ownership of property and buildings; to provide for binding arbitration; to provide for no change in school system boundaries under certain circumstances; to provide for intergovernmental agreements; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.
Who sponsors SB 53?: SB 53 is sponsored by Gloria Butler, Tonya Anderson (Democrat), Sally Harrell (Democrat), Elena Parent (Democrat), Gail Davenport (Democrat), Steve Henson, and Emanuel Jones (Democrat).
What is the current status of SB 53?: This bill has been enacted into law. Introduced February 05, 2019. Enacted.
Where can I track SB 53?: Track SB 53 free on One Click Politics — get push/email alerts when it moves.

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At a glance

Identifier: SB 53
Jurisdiction: Georgia
Session: 2019-2020 Regular Session
Type: Bill
Introduced: February 05, 2019
Status: Enacted
Prime sponsor: Gloria Butler

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