SB 9 is sponsored by John F. Kennedy (Republican), Lee Anderson (Republican), Max Burns (Republican), Brian Strickland (Republican), Butch Miller, Jeff Mullis, and Bill Cowsert (Republican).

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Georgia 2021-2022 Regular Session Status: Enacted 5 R cosponsors

SB 9 — Courts; the Columbia Judicial Circuit and to be composed of Columbia County; create a new judicial circuit for the State of Georgia

Last action July 01, 2021 — Effective Date

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Enacted

This bill has been enacted into law. Introduced January 13, 2021. Enacted.

Prognosis

Likely to advance 82% · moderate confidence

Where this bill stands today.

Odds of enactment

High

How often bills like it became law.

Enacted

Current position in the legislative process.
7 sponsors

7 primary, 0 co-sponsors signed on.
Single-party support

Sponsorship is currently within one party (5 R).
Cleared a recorded vote

Passed 1 recorded vote so far.

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Summary

A BILL to be entitled an Act to create a new judicial circuit for the State of Georgia, to be known as the Columbia Judicial Circuit and to be composed of Columbia County; to provide for the transfer of certain funds from the Augusta Judicial Circuit to the Columbia Judicial Circuit; to provide for and allocate circuit-wide costs and expenditures; to conform the county salary supplements for the judges of the Augusta Judicial Circuit; to amend Article 1 of Chapter 6 of Title 15 of the O.C.G.A., relating to general provisions regarding the superior courts, so as to revise the composition and terms of court of the Augusta Judicial Circuit; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.

Bill Text

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Action History

July 01, 2021
Effective Date
March 25, 2021
Act 7
March 25, 2021
Senate Date Signed by Governor
March 24, 2021
Senate Sent to Governor
March 22, 2021
Senate Agreed House Amend or Sub
March 22, 2021
House Immediately Transmitted to Senate
March 22, 2021
House Passed/Adopted By Substitute
March 22, 2021
House Third Readers
March 16, 2021
House Committee Favorably Reported By Substitute
March 11, 2021
House Withdrawn, Recommitted
February 04, 2021
House Committee Favorably Reported
February 03, 2021
House Second Readers
February 02, 2021
House First Readers
February 01, 2021
Senate Passed/Adopted By Substitute
February 01, 2021
Senate Third Read
January 29, 2021
Senate Read Second Time
January 28, 2021
Senate Committee Favorably Reported By Substitute
January 14, 2021
Senate Read and Referred
January 13, 2021
Senate Hopper

Sponsorship breakdown

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7 sponsors · 0 co-sponsors · 240 not signed on

Sponsors (7)

John F. Kennedy Republican
Lee Anderson Republican
Max Burns Republican
Brian Strickland Republican
Butch Miller
Jeff Mullis
Bill Cowsert Republican

Co-sponsors (0)

None.

Not signed on (240)

240 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

February 01, 2021

Passed 51 Yea · 0 Nay · 5 Other

Party	Yea	Nay	Present	Not Voting
Republican	20	0	0	1
Unaffiliated	17	0	0	3
Democrat	14	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
BURKE	—	Yea
BURNS	—	Yea
BUTLER	—	Yea
DUGAN	—	Yea
HARPER	—	Yea
HATCHETT	—	Yea
JACKSON	—	Yea
JACKSON	—	Yea
JONES	—	Yea
JONES	—	Not Voting
JORDAN	—	Yea
MCNEILL	—	Yea
MULLIS	—	Yea
SEAY	—	Not Voting
TATE	—	Not Voting
THOMPSON	—	Yea
TIPPINS	—	Yea
WATSON	—	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
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	Yea
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	Not Voting
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	Yea
Steve Gooch	Republican	Yea

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Subjects

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Frequently asked questions

What does SB 9 do?: A BILL to be entitled an Act to create a new judicial circuit for the State of Georgia, to be known as the Columbia Judicial Circuit and to be composed of Columbia County; to provide for the transfer of certain funds from the Augusta Judicial Circuit to the Columbia Judicial Circuit; to provide for and allocate circuit-wide costs and expenditures; to conform the county salary supplements for the judges of the Augusta Judicial Circuit; to amend Article 1 of Chapter 6 of Title 15 of the O.C.G.A., relating to general provisions regarding the superior courts, so as to revise the composition and terms of court of the Augusta Judicial Circuit; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.
Who sponsors SB 9?: SB 9 is sponsored by John F. Kennedy (Republican), Lee Anderson (Republican), Max Burns (Republican), Brian Strickland (Republican), Butch Miller, Jeff Mullis, and Bill Cowsert (Republican).
What is the current status of SB 9?: This bill has been enacted into law. Introduced January 13, 2021. Enacted.
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At a glance

Identifier: SB 9
Jurisdiction: Georgia
Session: 2021-2022 Regular Session
Type: Bill
Introduced: January 13, 2021
Status: Enacted
Prime sponsor: John F. Kennedy

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