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SB 170 — "Students and Teachers SPEAK Act"; enact
Last action — House Second Readers
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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 2023-2024 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This bill is no longer active — its legislative session has ended, so there is no live prognosis.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 2 of Title 20 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to elementary and secondary education, so as to provide for the qualification and selection of students to advise the State Board of Education and local boards of education; to provide for the Georgia Teacher of the Year to be invited to advise the State Board of Education; to provide for a definition; to provide for compensation; to provide for restrictions; to provide for rules and regulations; to provide for construction; to provide for a short title; to provide for an effective date; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.
Bill Text
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Read SB 170 on the official Georgia source →Action History
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House Second Readers
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House First Readers
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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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Sponsors
- John Albers · Primary
- Clint Dixon · Primary
- Randy Robertson · Primary
- Kay Kirkpatrick · Primary
- Shawn Still · Primary
- Max Burns · Primary
- Sam Watson · Primary
- Mike Dugan · Primary
- Drew Echols · Primary
- Chuck Hufstetler · Primary
- Elena Parent · Primary
- Michael 'Doc' Rhett · Primary
- Donzella James · Primary
- Steve Gooch · Primary
- Harold Jones II · Primary
- Frank Ginn · Primary
- Marty Harbin · Primary
- Blake Tillery · Primary
- Jason Anavitarte · Primary
- Josh McLaurin · Primary
- Billy Hickman · Primary
- Tonya Anderson · Primary
- Gloria Butler · Primary
- Sally Harrell · Primary
- III Larry Walker · Primary
- Nikki Merritt · Primary
- David Lucas · Primary
- Kim Jackson · Primary
- Chuck Payne · Primary
- Bill Cowsert · Primary
- Russ Goodman · Primary
- Nabilah Parkes · Primary
- Jason Esteves · Primary
- Brandon Beach · Primary
- John F. Kennedy · Primary
- Colton Moore · Primary
Sponsorship breakdown
Export CSV (upgrade) →36 sponsors · 0 co-sponsors · 211 not signed on
Sponsors (36)
- John Albers Republican
- Clint Dixon Republican
- Randy Robertson Republican
- Kay Kirkpatrick Republican
- Shawn Still Republican
- Max Burns Republican
- Sam Watson Republican
- Mike Dugan
- Drew Echols Republican
- Chuck Hufstetler Republican
- Elena Parent Democrat
- Michael 'Doc' Rhett Democrat
- Donzella James Democrat
- Steve Gooch Republican
- Harold Jones II Democrat
- Frank Ginn Republican
- Marty Harbin Republican
- Blake Tillery Republican
- Jason Anavitarte Republican
- Josh McLaurin Democrat
- Billy Hickman Republican
- Tonya Anderson Democrat
- Gloria Butler
- Sally Harrell Democrat
- Larry Walker, III Republican
- Nikki Merritt Democrat
- David Lucas Democrat
- Kim Jackson Democrat
- Chuck Payne Republican
- Bill Cowsert Republican
- Russ Goodman Republican
- Nabilah Parkes Democrat
- Jason Esteves Democrat
- Brandon Beach Republican
- John F. Kennedy Republican
- Colton Moore Republican
Co-sponsors (0)
None.
Not signed on (211)
211 members have not signed on to this bill.
Show all 211 →"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 | 25 | 0 | 0 | 3 |
| Unaffiliated | 11 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Democrat | 14 | 0 | 0 | 3 |
| Total | 50 | 0 | 0 | 6 |
| % of votes cast | 89% | 0% | 0% | 11% |
How each member voted (56)
| Member | Party | Vote |
|---|---|---|
| ANDERSON | — | Yea |
| ANDERSON | — | Yea |
| BUTLER | — | Yea |
| DUGAN | — | Yea |
| JONES | — | Yea |
| MOORE | — | Yea |
| SEAY | — | Yea |
| TATE | — | Yea |
| WATSON | — | Yea |
| WATSON | — | Yea |
| ISLAM PARKES | — | Yea |
| David Lucas | Democrat | Yea |
| Derek Mallow | Democrat | Yea |
| Donzella James | Democrat | Yea |
| Ed Harbison | Democrat | Yea |
| Elena Parent | Democrat | Yea |
| Freddie Powell Sims | Democrat | Not Voting |
| Gail Davenport | Democrat | Yea |
| Harold Jones II | Democrat | Yea |
| Jason Esteves | Democrat | Yea |
| Josh McLaurin | Democrat | Yea |
| Kim Jackson | Democrat | Yea |
| Michael 'Doc' Rhett | Democrat | Not Voting |
| Nan Orrock | Democrat | Yea |
| Nikki Merritt | Democrat | Yea |
| Sally Harrell | Democrat | Not Voting |
| Sheikh Rahman | Democrat | Yea |
| Sonya Halpern | Democrat | Yea |
| Bill Cowsert | Republican | Yea |
| Billy Hickman | Republican | Not Voting |
| Blake Tillery | Republican | Yea |
| Bo Hatchett | 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 |
| Drew Echols | Republican | Yea |
| Ed Setzler | 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 | Not Voting |
| Marty Harbin | Republican | Yea |
| Matt Brass | Republican | Yea |
| Max Burns | Republican | Not Voting |
| Mike Hodges | Republican | Yea |
| Randy Robertson | Republican | Yea |
| Rick Williams | Republican | Yea |
| Russ Goodman | Republican | Yea |
| Shawn Still | Republican | Yea |
| Steve Gooch | Republican | Yea |
Subjects
Frequently asked questions
- What does SB 170 do?
- A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Chapter 2 of Title 20 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to elementary and secondary education, so as to provide for the qualification and selection of students to advise the State Board of Education and local boards of education; to provide for the Georgia Teacher of the Year to be invited to advise the State Board of Education; to provide for a definition; to provide for compensation; to provide for restrictions; to provide for rules and regulations; to provide for construction; to provide for a short title; to provide for an effective date; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.
- Who sponsors SB 170?
- SB 170 is sponsored by John Albers (Republican), Clint Dixon (Republican), Randy Robertson (Republican), Kay Kirkpatrick (Republican), Shawn Still (Republican), Max Burns (Republican), Sam Watson (Republican), Mike Dugan, Drew Echols (Republican), Chuck Hufstetler (Republican), Elena Parent (Democrat), Michael 'Doc' Rhett (Democrat), Donzella James (Democrat), Steve Gooch (Republican), Harold Jones II (Democrat), Frank Ginn (Republican), Marty Harbin (Republican), Blake Tillery (Republican), Jason Anavitarte (Republican), Josh McLaurin (Democrat), Billy Hickman (Republican), Tonya Anderson (Democrat), Gloria Butler, Sally Harrell (Democrat), Larry Walker, III (Republican), Nikki Merritt (Democrat), David Lucas (Democrat), Kim Jackson (Democrat), Chuck Payne (Republican), Bill Cowsert (Republican), Russ Goodman (Republican), Nabilah Parkes (Democrat), Jason Esteves (Democrat), Brandon Beach (Republican), John F. Kennedy (Republican), and Colton Moore (Republican).
- What is the current status of SB 170?
- This bill died with 2023-2024 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 170?
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