HB 98 is sponsored by Eddie Lumsden (Republican), Shaw Blackmon (Republican), Mary Oliver (Democrat), Bruce Williamson (Republican), Philip Singleton, and Tim Fleming (Republican).

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Georgia 2021-2022 Regular Session Status: Enacted Bipartisan · 4 R · 1 D cosponsors

HB 98 — State government; conditions for meetings and public hearings to be held by teleconference in emergency conditions; provide

Last action May 04, 2021 — Effective Date

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Enacted

This bill has been enacted into law. Introduced January 14, 2021. Enacted.

Prognosis

Likely to advance 98% · high confidence

Where this bill stands today.

Odds of enactment

High

How often bills like it became law.

Enacted

Current position in the legislative process.
6 sponsors

6 primary, 0 co-sponsors signed on.
Bipartisan support

Sponsored across 2 parties (4 R · 1 D) — cross-party backing.
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 50 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to state government, so as to provide conditions for meetings and public hearings to be held by teleconference in emergency conditions; to provide conditions for certain agency members to participate in nonemergency meetings by teleconference; to provide for related matters; to provide for an effective date; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.

Bill Text

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Action History

May 04, 2021
Effective Date
May 04, 2021
Act 171
May 04, 2021
House Date Signed by Governor
April 07, 2021
House Sent to Governor
March 31, 2021
House Agreed Senate Amend or Sub
March 25, 2021
Senate Passed/Adopted By Substitute
March 25, 2021
Senate Third Read
March 23, 2021
Senate Read Second Time
March 23, 2021
Senate Committee Favorably Reported By Substitute
February 23, 2021
Senate Read and Referred
February 22, 2021
House Passed/Adopted By Substitute
February 22, 2021
House Third Readers
February 11, 2021
House Committee Favorably Reported
January 27, 2021
House Second Readers
January 26, 2021
House First Readers
January 14, 2021
House Hopper

Sponsorship breakdown

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6 sponsors · 0 co-sponsors · 241 not signed on

Sponsors (6)

Eddie Lumsden Republican
Shaw Blackmon Republican
Mary Oliver Democrat
Bruce Williamson Republican
Philip Singleton
Tim Fleming Republican

Co-sponsors (0)

None.

Not signed on (241)

241 members have not signed on to this bill.

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Votes

PASSAGE

February 22, 2021

Passed 162 Yea · 0 Nay · 18 Other

Party	Yea	Nay	Present	Not Voting
Democrat	35	0	0	5
Unaffiliated	70	0	0	6
Republican	57	0	0	6
Total	162	0	0	17
% of votes cast	91%	0%	0%	9%

How each member voted (179)

Member	Party	Vote
ALLEN	—	Yea
ANDERSON	—	Yea
ANULEWICZ	—	Yea
BARR	—	Not Voting
BELTON	—	Yea
BENTON	—	Yea
BEVERLY	—	Yea
BODDIE	—	Yea
BRUCE	—	Yea
BURNS	—	Yea
CANTRELL	—	Yea
CLARK	—	Yea
CLARK	—	Yea
CLARK	—	Yea
COLLINS	—	Yea
DOLLAR	—	Yea
DREYER	—	Yea
DUKES	—	Yea
ENGLAND	—	Yea
FRAZIER	—	Yea
GILLIGAN	—	Yea
GLANTON	—	Yea
GRAVLEY	—	Yea
HATCHETT	—	Yea
HILL	—	Yea
HOGAN	—	Yea
HOLMES	—	Yea
HOPSON	—	Yea
HOUSTON	—	Yea
HOWARD	—	Yea
JACKSON	—	Yea
JACKSON	—	Yea
JONES	—	Yea
JONES	—	Yea
JONES	—	Yea
KAUSCHE	—	Not Voting
KENNARD	—	Yea
KIRBY	—	Yea
KNIGHT	—	Yea
LARICCIA	—	Yea
LOPEZ	—	Yea
LOTT	—	Yea
MAINOR	—	Yea
MARIN	—	Yea
MCLEOD	—	Yea
METZE	—	Yea
MOORE	—	Yea
MORRIS	—	Yea
NGUYEN	—	Yea
NIX	—	Yea
PIRKLE	—	Yea
PRUITT	—	Yea
RALSTON	—	Not Voting
RICH	—	Yea
RIDLEY	—	Yea
ROBICHAUX	—	Yea
SHANNON	—	Yea
SINGLETON	—	Yea
SMITH	—	Yea
SMITH	—	Yea
SMITH	—	Yea
SMITH	—	Not Voting
SMITH	—	Yea
SMYRE	—	Yea
TANKERSLEY	—	Yea
TAYLOR	—	Yea
TAYLOR	—	Yea
THOMAS	—	Yea
THOMAS	—	Yea
THOMAS	—	Yea
WATSON	—	Yea
WILENSKY	—	Not Voting
WILLIAMS	—	Yea
WILLIAMS	—	Yea
WILLIAMS	—	Not Voting
WILSON	—	Yea
Betsy Holland	Democrat	Yea
Billy Mitchell	Democrat	Yea
Billy Mitchell	Democrat	Yea
Brian Prince	Democrat	Yea
Carl Gilliard	Democrat	Not Voting
Carolyn Hugley	Democrat	Yea
Dar'shun Kendrick	Democrat	Not Voting
David Wilkerson	Democrat	Not Voting
Debbie Buckner	Democrat	Yea
Debra Bazemore	Democrat	Yea
Demetrius Douglas	Democrat	Yea
Derek Mallow	Democrat	Yea
Dewey McClain	Democrat	Yea
Dexter Sharper	Democrat	Yea
Doreen Carter	Democrat	Yea
El-Mahdi Holly	Democrat	Yea
Josh McLaurin	Democrat	Yea
Karen Bennett	Democrat	Yea
Karla Drenner	Democrat	Yea
Kim Schofield	Democrat	Yea
Kimberly Alexander	Democrat	Yea
Marvin Lim	Democrat	Yea
Mary Oliver	Democrat	Yea
Miriam Paris	Democrat	Yea
Park Cannon	Democrat	Yea
Patty Marie Stinson	Democrat	Not Voting
Regina Lewis-Ward	Democrat	Yea
Rhonda Burnough	Democrat	Yea
Sam Park	Democrat	Yea
Sandra Scott	Democrat	Yea
Scott Holcomb	Democrat	Yea
Sharon Henderson	Democrat	Not Voting
Shea Roberts	Democrat	Yea
Sheila Nelson	Democrat	Yea
Shelly Hutchinson	Democrat	Yea
Spencer Frye	Democrat	Yea
Stacey Evans	Democrat	Yea
Stacey Evans	Democrat	Yea
Viola Davis	Democrat	Yea
Yasmin Neal	Democrat	Yea
Alan Powell	Republican	Yea
Beth Camp	Republican	Yea
Bill Hitchens	Republican	Yea
Bill Werkheiser	Republican	Yea
Bill Yearta	Republican	Not Voting
Bruce Williamson	Republican	Yea
Buddy DeLoach	Republican	Yea
Butch Parrish	Republican	Yea
Charles Martin	Republican	Yea
Charlice Byrd	Republican	Yea
Chris Erwin	Republican	Yea
Chuck Efstration	Republican	Yea
Clint Crowe	Republican	Yea
Dale Washburn	Republican	Yea
Danny Mathis	Republican	Not Voting
David Jenkins	Republican	Yea
Don Parsons	Republican	Yea
Ed Setzler	Republican	Yea
Eddie Lumsden	Republican	Yea
Emory Dunahoo	Republican	Yea
Gerald Greene	Republican	Yea
Ginny Ehrhart	Republican	Yea
Houston Gaines	Republican	Yea
James Burchett	Republican	Yea
Jesse Petrea	Republican	Yea
Joe Campbell	Republican	Yea
John Carson	Republican	Yea
John Corbett	Republican	Yea
John LaHood	Republican	Not Voting
Joseph Gullett	Republican	Yea
Josh Bonner	Republican	Yea
Karen Mathiak	Republican	Yea
Kasey Carpenter	Republican	Yea
Katie Dempsey	Republican	Yea
Lauren McDonald III	Republican	Yea
Lee Hawkins	Republican	Yea
Mandi Ballinger	Republican	Yea
Marcus Wiedower	Republican	Yea
Mark Newton	Republican	Yea
Martin Momtahan	Republican	Yea
Matt Barton	Republican	Yea
Matt Dubnik	Republican	Yea
Matt Reeves	Republican	Yea
Matthew Gambill	Republican	Yea
Mike Cameron	Republican	Yea
Mike Cheokas	Republican	Not Voting
Mitchell Scoggins	Republican	Yea
Noel Williams, Jr.	Republican	Yea
Rick Jasperse	Republican	Yea
Rob Leverett	Republican	Yea
Robert Dickey	Republican	Yea
Ron Stephens	Republican	Yea
Ron Stephens	Republican	Not Voting
Sharon Cooper	Republican	Yea
Shaw Blackmon	Republican	Yea
Stan Gunter	Republican	Not Voting
Steve Tarvin	Republican	Yea
Steven Meeks	Republican	Yea
Steven Sainz	Republican	Yea
Tim Fleming	Republican	Yea
Trey Kelley	Republican	Yea
Trey Rhodes	Republican	Yea
Will Wade	Republican	Yea

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Frequently asked questions

What does HB 98 do?: A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Title 50 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to state government, so as to provide conditions for meetings and public hearings to be held by teleconference in emergency conditions; to provide conditions for certain agency members to participate in nonemergency meetings by teleconference; to provide for related matters; to provide for an effective date; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.
Who sponsors HB 98?: HB 98 is sponsored by Eddie Lumsden (Republican), Shaw Blackmon (Republican), Mary Oliver (Democrat), Bruce Williamson (Republican), Philip Singleton, and Tim Fleming (Republican).
What is the current status of HB 98?: This bill has been enacted into law. Introduced January 14, 2021. Enacted.
Where can I track HB 98?: Track HB 98 free on One Click Politics — get push/email alerts when it moves.

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At a glance

Identifier: HB 98
Jurisdiction: Georgia
Session: 2021-2022 Regular Session
Type: Bill
Introduced: January 14, 2021
Status: Enacted
Prime sponsor: Eddie Lumsden

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