SB 47 is sponsored by Ellis Black, Michael 'Doc' Rhett (Democrat), Harold Jones II (Democrat), Ed Harbison (Democrat), and Randy Robertson (Republican).

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Georgia 2019-2020 Regular Session Status: Passed Senate Bipartisan · 3 D · 1 R cosponsors

SB 47 — Retirement Benefits; creditable service for certain military service; provide

Last action February 26, 2020 — House Committee Favorably Reported

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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 2019-2020 Regular Session. It reached “Passed Senate” 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This bill is no longer active — its legislative session has ended, so there is no live prognosis.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 BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Article 5 of Chapter 2 of Title 47 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to service creditable toward retirement benefits, so as to provide for creditable service for certain military service; to provide for application and payment; to provide for related matters; to provide conditions for an effective date and automatic repeal; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.

Bill Text

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Action History

February 26, 2020
House Committee Favorably Reported
February 19, 2020
House Second Readers
February 18, 2020
House First Readers
February 05, 2020
Senate Passed/Adopted
February 05, 2020
Senate Third Read
January 31, 2020
Senate Read Second Time
January 30, 2020
Senate Committee Favorably Reported
February 05, 2019
Senate Read and Referred
January 30, 2019
Senate Hopper

Sponsorship breakdown

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

Sponsors (5)

Ellis Black
Michael 'Doc' Rhett Democrat
Harold Jones II Democrat
Ed Harbison Democrat
Randy Robertson Republican

Co-sponsors (0)

None.

Not signed on (242)

242 members have not signed on to this bill.

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Votes

PASSAGE

February 05, 2020

Passed 51 Yea · 0 Nay · 5 Other

Party	Yea	Nay	Present	Not Voting
Republican	15	0	0	2
Unaffiliated	26	0	0	2
Democrat	10	0	0	1
Total	51	0	0	5
% of votes cast	91%	0%	0%	9%

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
VACANT	—	Not Voting
LIGON, JR.	—	Yea
MULLIS	—	Yea
SEAY	—	Not Voting
STONE	—	Yea
TATE	—	Yea
THOMPSON	—	Yea
TIPPINS	—	Yea
UNTERMAN	—	Yea
WATSON	—	Yea
WILKINSON	—	Yea
WILLIAMS	—	Yea
David Lucas	Democrat	Yea
Donzella James	Democrat	Not Voting
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	Not Voting
Charles Martin	Republican	Yea
Chuck Hufstetler	Republican	Yea
Chuck Payne	Republican	Not Voting
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

finance veterans labor

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Frequently asked questions

What does SB 47 do?: A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Article 5 of Chapter 2 of Title 47 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to service creditable toward retirement benefits, so as to provide for creditable service for certain military service; to provide for application and payment; to provide for related matters; to provide conditions for an effective date and automatic repeal; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.
Who sponsors SB 47?: SB 47 is sponsored by Ellis Black, Michael 'Doc' Rhett (Democrat), Harold Jones II (Democrat), Ed Harbison (Democrat), and Randy Robertson (Republican).
What is the current status of SB 47?: This bill died with 2019-2020 Regular Session. It reached “Passed Senate” 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 SB 47?: Track SB 47 free on One Click Politics — get push/email alerts when it moves.

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At a glance

Identifier: SB 47
Jurisdiction: Georgia
Session: 2019-2020 Regular Session
Type: Bill
Introduced: January 30, 2019
Status: Passed Senate
Prime sponsor: Ellis Black

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