SB 16 is sponsored by Kay Kirkpatrick (Republican), Chuck Hufstetler (Republican), Ben Watson (Republican), Dean Burke, Frank Ginn (Republican), John Albers (Republican), Nan Orrock (Democrat), Greg Dolezal (Republican), P. K. Martin IV, Jeff Mullis, Burt Jones, Greg Kirk, Larry Walker, III (Republican), Michael 'Doc' Rhett (Democrat), Steve Henson, Tyler Harper, Emanuel Jones (Democrat), Valencia Seay, Donzella James (Democrat), Rick Williams (Republican), Brandon Beach (Republican), and John F. Kennedy (Republican).

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Georgia 2019-2020 Regular Session Status: Enacted Bipartisan · 10 R · 4 D cosponsors

SB 16 — "Interstate Medical Licensure Compact Act"

Last action July 01, 2019 — Effective Date

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Enacted

This bill has been enacted into law. Introduced January 15, 2019. Enacted.

Odds of enactment

High chance

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Prognosis

Likely to advance 98% · high confidence

Enacted

Current position in the legislative process.
22 sponsors

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

Sponsored across 2 parties (10 R · 4 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 Chapter 34 of Title 43 of the O.C.G.A., relating to physicians, assistants, and others, so as to enter into an interstate compact known as the "Interstate Medical Licensure Compact Act"; to authorize the Georgia Composite Medical Board to administer the compact in this state; to require fingerprint records checks; to provide for application of an expedited license; to provide for a coordinated information system; to provide for joint investigations and discipline; to provide for a commission to administer the compact among the member states; to provide for dispute resolution; to provide for withdrawal from the compact; to provide for construction; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.

Bill Text

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Action History

July 01, 2019
Effective Date
April 25, 2019
Act 46
April 25, 2019
Senate Date Signed by Governor
April 05, 2019
Senate Sent to Governor
March 14, 2019
House Passed/Adopted
March 14, 2019
House Third Readers
March 13, 2019
House Committee Favorably Reported
February 13, 2019
House Second Readers
February 12, 2019
House First Readers
February 11, 2019
Senate Passed/Adopted
February 11, 2019
Senate Third Read
February 08, 2019
Senate Read Second Time
February 07, 2019
Senate Committee Favorably Reported
January 16, 2019
Senate Read and Referred
January 15, 2019
Senate Hopper

Sponsorship breakdown

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22 sponsors · 0 co-sponsors · 225 not signed on

Co-sponsors (0)

None.

Not signed on (225)

225 members have not signed on to this bill.

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Votes

PASSAGE

February 11, 2019

Passed 51 Yea · 0 Nay · 5 Other

Party	Yea	Nay	Present	Not Voting
Republican	15	0	0	2
Unaffiliated	26	0	0	2
Democrat	10	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
BLACK	—	Yea
BURKE	—	Yea
BUTLER	—	Yea
DUGAN	—	Yea
HARPER	—	Yea
HEATH	—	Yea
HENSON	—	Yea
HILL	—	Yea
JACKSON	—	Yea
JONES	—	Yea
JONES	—	Yea
JONES II	—	Yea
JORDAN	—	Yea
KARINSHAK	—	Yea
KIRK	—	Yea
LIGON, JR.	—	Yea
MULLIS	—	Yea
SEAY	—	Yea
STONE	—	Yea
TATE	—	Not Voting
THOMPSON	—	Yea
TIPPINS	—	Yea
UNTERMAN	—	Not Voting
WATSON	—	Yea
WILKINSON	—	Yea
WILLIAMS	—	Yea
David Lucas	Democrat	Yea
Donzella James	Democrat	Yea
Ed Harbison	Democrat	Yea
Elena Parent	Democrat	Yea
Freddie Powell Sims	Democrat	Not Voting
Gail Davenport	Democrat	Yea
Michael 'Doc' Rhett	Democrat	Yea
Nan Orrock	Democrat	Yea
Sally Harrell	Democrat	Yea
Sheikh Rahman	Democrat	Yea
Tanya Miller	Democrat	Yea
Bill Cowsert	Republican	Yea
Blake Tillery	Republican	Yea
Brandon Beach	Republican	Yea
Brian Strickland	Republican	Yea
Charles Martin	Republican	Not Voting
Chuck Hufstetler	Republican	Yea
Chuck Payne	Republican	Yea
Frank Ginn	Republican	Yea
Greg Dolezal	Republican	Not Voting
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
Steve Gooch	Republican	Yea

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Subjects

healthcare labor

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Frequently asked questions

What does SB 16 do?: A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Chapter 34 of Title 43 of the O.C.G.A., relating to physicians, assistants, and others, so as to enter into an interstate compact known as the "Interstate Medical Licensure Compact Act"; to authorize the Georgia Composite Medical Board to administer the compact in this state; to require fingerprint records checks; to provide for application of an expedited license; to provide for a coordinated information system; to provide for joint investigations and discipline; to provide for a commission to administer the compact among the member states; to provide for dispute resolution; to provide for withdrawal from the compact; to provide for construction; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.
Who sponsors SB 16?: SB 16 is sponsored by Kay Kirkpatrick (Republican), Chuck Hufstetler (Republican), Ben Watson (Republican), Dean Burke, Frank Ginn (Republican), John Albers (Republican), Nan Orrock (Democrat), Greg Dolezal (Republican), P. K. Martin IV, Jeff Mullis, Burt Jones, Greg Kirk, Larry Walker, III (Republican), Michael 'Doc' Rhett (Democrat), Steve Henson, Tyler Harper, Emanuel Jones (Democrat), Valencia Seay, Donzella James (Democrat), Rick Williams (Republican), Brandon Beach (Republican), and John F. Kennedy (Republican).
What is the current status of SB 16?: This bill has been enacted into law. Introduced January 15, 2019. Enacted.
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At a glance

Identifier: SB 16
Jurisdiction: Georgia
Session: 2019-2020 Regular Session
Type: Bill
Introduced: January 15, 2019
Status: Enacted
Prime sponsor: Kay Kirkpatrick

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