SB 281 — Sheriffs' Retirement Fund of Georgia; increase in dues; provide
Last action — House Committee Favorably Reported
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✓Introduced
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✓In Committee
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3Passed Senate
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4Passed House
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5To Executive
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6Enacted
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This bill is no longer active — its legislative session has ended, so there is no live prognosis.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 Chapter 16 of Title 47 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to the Sheriffs' Retirement Fund of Georgia, so as to provide for an increase in dues; to provide for an increase in the sum to be paid for purchasing prior service credit; to provide for payment to the fund for fees collected in criminal and quasi-criminal cases prior to adjudication of guilt; to increase payments to the fund from fees collected in civil actions; to increase the benefit payable upon the death of certain members of the fund; to provide for related matters; to provide conditions for an effective date and automatic repeal; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.
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House Committee Favorably Reported
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House Second Readers
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House First Readers
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Senate Passed/Adopted
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Senate Third Read
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Senate Read Second Time
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Senate Committee Favorably Reported
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Senate Read and Referred
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Senate Hopper
Sponsors
- Randy Robertson · Primary
- John Albers · Primary
- Tyler Harper · Primary
Sponsorship breakdown
Export CSV (upgrade) →3 sponsors · 0 co-sponsors · 244 not signed on
Sponsors (3)
- Randy Robertson Republican
- John Albers Republican
- Tyler Harper
Co-sponsors (0)
None.
Not signed on (244)
244 members have not signed on to this bill.
Show all 244 →"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.
Votes
| Party | Yea | Nay | Present | Not Voting |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Republican | 19 | 0 | 0 | 2 |
| Unaffiliated | 17 | 0 | 0 | 3 |
| Democrat | 14 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Total | 50 | 0 | 0 | 6 |
| % of votes cast | 89% | 0% | 0% | 11% |
How each member voted (56)
| Member | Party | Vote |
|---|---|---|
| ANDERSON | — | Yea |
| ANDERSON | — | Not Voting |
| BURKE | — | Yea |
| BURNS | — | Yea |
| BUTLER | — | Yea |
| DUGAN | — | Yea |
| HARPER | — | Yea |
| HATCHETT | — | Yea |
| JACKSON | — | Not Voting |
| JACKSON | — | Yea |
| JONES | — | Yea |
| JONES | — | Not Voting |
| JORDAN | — | Yea |
| MCNEILL | — | Yea |
| MULLIS | — | Yea |
| SEAY | — | Yea |
| TATE | — | Yea |
| THOMPSON | — | Yea |
| TIPPINS | — | Yea |
| WATSON | — | 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 |
| Harold Jones II | Democrat | Yea |
| Michael 'Doc' Rhett | Democrat | Yea |
| Michelle Au | Democrat | Yea |
| Nan Orrock | Democrat | Yea |
| Nikki Merritt | Democrat | Yea |
| Sally Harrell | Democrat | Yea |
| Sheikh Rahman | Democrat | Yea |
| Sonya Halpern | Democrat | Yea |
| Tanya Miller | Democrat | Not Voting |
| Bill Cowsert | Republican | Yea |
| Billy Hickman | Republican | Yea |
| Blake Tillery | Republican | Yea |
| Brandon Beach | Republican | Yea |
| Brian Strickland | Republican | Yea |
| Carden Summers | Republican | Yea |
| Chuck Hufstetler | Republican | Yea |
| Chuck Payne | Republican | Yea |
| Clint Dixon | Republican | Yea |
| Frank Ginn | Republican | Not Voting |
| 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 | Not Voting |
| Matt Brass | Republican | Yea |
| Randy Robertson | Republican | Yea |
| Russ Goodman | Republican | Yea |
| Steve Gooch | Republican | Yea |
Subjects
Frequently asked questions
- What does SB 281 do?
- A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Chapter 16 of Title 47 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to the Sheriffs' Retirement Fund of Georgia, so as to provide for an increase in dues; to provide for an increase in the sum to be paid for purchasing prior service credit; to provide for payment to the fund for fees collected in criminal and quasi-criminal cases prior to adjudication of guilt; to increase payments to the fund from fees collected in civil actions; to increase the benefit payable upon the death of certain members of the fund; 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 281?
- SB 281 is sponsored by Randy Robertson (Republican), John Albers (Republican), and Tyler Harper.
- What is the current status of SB 281?
- 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 281?
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