Georgia 2019-2020 Regular Session Status: Enacted 1 R cosponsors

SB 38 — Courts; electronic filing requirements of superior and state courts; certain types of filings; exclude

Last action — Effective Date

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  1. ✓
    Introduced
  2. ✓
    In Committee
  3. ✓
    Passed Senate
  4. ✓
    Passed House
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    To Executive
  6. 6
    Enacted

This bill has been enacted into law. Introduced January 29, 2019. Enacted.

Prognosis

Likely to advance 74% · moderate confidence

Where this bill stands today.

Odds of enactment

High

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  • Enacted

    Current position in the legislative process.

  • 2 sponsors

    2 primary, 0 co-sponsors signed on.

  • Single-party support

    Sponsorship is currently within one party (1 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 Title 15 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to courts, so as to exclude certain types of filings from the electronic filing requirements of superior and state courts; to allow individuals who are not attorneys to file such pleadings and documents in paper form; to provide that fees for electronic filings shall not be charged to the Attorney General, district attorneys, solicitors-general, or public defenders; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.

Bill Text

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Action History

  1. Effective Date

  2. Act 608

  3. Senate Date Signed by Governor

  4. Senate Sent to Governor

  5. Senate Agreed House Amend or Sub

  6. House Passed/Adopted By Substitute

  7. House Third Readers

  8. House Committee Favorably Reported By Substitute

  9. House Withdrawn, Recommitted

  10. House Committee Favorably Reported By Substitute

  11. House Second Readers

  12. House First Readers

  13. Senate Passed/Adopted By Substitute

  14. Senate Third Read

  15. Senate Read Second Time

  16. Senate Committee Favorably Reported By Substitute

  17. Senate Read and Referred

  18. Senate Hopper

Sponsors

Sponsorship breakdown

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2 sponsors · 0 co-sponsors · 245 not signed on

Sponsors (2)

Co-sponsors (0)

None.

Not signed on (245)

245 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

PASSAGE BY SUBSTITUTE

Passed 53 Yea · 0 Nay · 3 Other
Party YeaNayPresentNot Voting
Republican 17000
Unaffiliated 27001
Democrat 9002
Total 53003
% of votes cast 95%0%0%5%
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 — Not Voting
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 — Yea
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 Not Voting
Sheikh Rahman Democrat Yea
Tanya Miller Democrat Not Voting
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

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Frequently asked questions

What does SB 38 do?
A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Title 15 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to courts, so as to exclude certain types of filings from the electronic filing requirements of superior and state courts; to allow individuals who are not attorneys to file such pleadings and documents in paper form; to provide that fees for electronic filings shall not be charged to the Attorney General, district attorneys, solicitors-general, or public defenders; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.
Who sponsors SB 38?
SB 38 is sponsored by William Ligon, Jr. and Bill Cowsert (Republican).
What is the current status of SB 38?
This bill has been enacted into law. Introduced January 29, 2019. Enacted.
Where can I track SB 38?
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