SB 166 is sponsored by Bill Cowsert (Republican), Steve Gooch (Republican), Marty Harbin (Republican), Larry Walker, III (Republican), and John F. Kennedy (Republican).

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Georgia 2021-2022 Regular Session Status: Passed Senate 5 R cosponsors

SB 166 — Courts; certain procedures for disqualification of jurors; require

Last action March 08, 2021 — Senate Reconsidered Lost

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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 2021-2022 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This bill is no longer active — its legislative session has ended, so there is no live prognosis.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 Title 15 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to courts, so as to require certain procedures for disqualification of jurors; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.

Bill Text

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Action History

March 08, 2021
Senate Reconsidered Lost
March 08, 2021
Senate Reconsidered
March 08, 2021
Senate Lost
March 08, 2021
Senate Third Read
March 08, 2021
Senate Taken from Table
March 08, 2021
Senate Tabled
February 26, 2021
Senate Read Second Time
February 25, 2021
Senate Committee Favorably Reported By Substitute
February 16, 2021
Senate Read and Referred
February 11, 2021
Senate Hopper

Sponsorship breakdown

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5 sponsors · 0 co-sponsors · 242 not signed on · 16 voted No

Sponsors (5)

Bill Cowsert Republican
Steve Gooch Republican
Marty Harbin Republican
Larry Walker, III Republican
John F. Kennedy Republican

Co-sponsors (0)

None.

Not signed on (242)

242 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

March 08, 2021

Passed 26 Yea · 24 Nay · 6 Other

Party	Yea	Nay	Present	Not Voting
Unaffiliated	8	8	0	4
Republican	16	4	0	1
Democrat	2	12	0	1
Total	26	24	0	6
% of votes cast	46%	43%	0%	11%

How each member voted (56)

Member	Party	Vote
HATCHETT	—	Not Voting
ANDERSON	—	Yea
ANDERSON	—	Nay
BURKE	—	Yea
BURNS	—	Yea
BUTLER	—	Nay
DUGAN	—	Yea
HARPER	—	Not Voting
JACKSON	—	Nay
JACKSON	—	Nay
JONES	—	Nay
JONES	—	Yea
JORDAN	—	Nay
MCNEILL	—	Not Voting
MULLIS	—	Yea
SEAY	—	Nay
TATE	—	Not Voting
THOMPSON	—	Nay
TIPPINS	—	Yea
WATSON	—	Yea
David Lucas	Democrat	Yea
Donzella James	Democrat	Not Voting
Ed Harbison	Democrat	Nay
Elena Parent	Democrat	Nay
Freddie Powell Sims	Democrat	Nay
Gail Davenport	Democrat	Nay
Harold Jones II	Democrat	Nay
Michael 'Doc' Rhett	Democrat	Nay
Michelle Au	Democrat	Nay
Nan Orrock	Democrat	Nay
Nikki Merritt	Democrat	Nay
Sally Harrell	Democrat	Nay
Sheikh Rahman	Democrat	Nay
Sonya Halpern	Democrat	Nay
Tanya Miller	Democrat	Yea
Bill Cowsert	Republican	Yea
Billy Hickman	Republican	Nay
Blake Tillery	Republican	Nay
Brandon Beach	Republican	Yea
Brian Strickland	Republican	Nay
Carden Summers	Republican	Nay
Chuck Hufstetler	Republican	Yea
Chuck Payne	Republican	Yea
Clint Dixon	Republican	Yea
Frank Ginn	Republican	Yea
Greg Dolezal	Republican	Yea
Jason Anavitarte	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
Russ Goodman	Republican	Not Voting
Steve Gooch	Republican	Yea

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Subjects

public-safety civil-rights

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Frequently asked questions

What does SB 166 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 require certain procedures for disqualification of jurors; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.
Who sponsors SB 166?: SB 166 is sponsored by Bill Cowsert (Republican), Steve Gooch (Republican), Marty Harbin (Republican), Larry Walker, III (Republican), and John F. Kennedy (Republican).
What is the current status of SB 166?: This bill died with 2021-2022 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 166?: Track SB 166 free on One Click Politics — get push/email alerts when it moves.

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At a glance

Identifier: SB 166
Jurisdiction: Georgia
Session: 2021-2022 Regular Session
Type: Bill
Introduced: February 11, 2021
Status: Passed Senate
Prime sponsor: Bill Cowsert

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