SB 68 is sponsored by John Wilkinson, Elena Parent (Democrat), Larry Walker, III (Republican), Zahra Karinshak, Steve Henson, Sally Harrell (Democrat), Jennifer Jordan, Valencia Seay, Dean Burke, Tyler Harper, and Freddie Powell Sims (Democrat).

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Georgia 2019-2020 Regular Session Status: Enacted Bipartisan · 3 D · 1 R cosponsors

SB 68 — Local School Systems; financial management; strengthen provisions

Last action July 01, 2021 — Effective Date

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Passed Senate
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Passed House
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Enacted

This bill has been enacted into law. Introduced February 07, 2019. 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.
11 sponsors

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

Sponsored across 2 parties (3 D · 1 R) — cross-party backing.
Cleared a recorded vote

Passed 1 recorded vote so far.

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In plain language

The bill enhances financial management practices in local school systems.

This bill amends Georgia education law to improve financial management in local schools by providing training, monthly financial reports, and risk designations. It aims to strengthen oversight and accountability in school finances.

What this means for you

Workers: School officials will receive training to enhance financial management skills.

Summary

A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Title 20 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to education, so as to strengthen provisions relating to the financial management of local school systems; to provide for training for local board of education members and local school superintendents on financial management; to provide for monthly reporting to the local board of education on the financial stability of the local school system; to provide for designation by the Department of Audits and Accounts of high-risk local school systems and moderate-risk local school systems based on annual audits; to provide for financial management provisions in flexibility contracts and system charters; 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
June 29, 2020
Act 389
June 29, 2020
Senate Date Signed by Governor
June 29, 2020
Senate Sent to Governor
June 26, 2020
House Conference Committee Report Adopted
June 25, 2020
Senate Conference Committee Report Adopted
March 05, 2020
House Conference Committee Appointed 9th, 11th, 74th
March 04, 2020
Senate Conference Committee Appointed 12th, 9th, 31st
April 02, 2019
House Disagreed Senate Amend or Sub
April 02, 2019
Senate Agreed House Amend or Sub As Amended
March 29, 2019
House Passed/Adopted By Substitute
March 29, 2019
House Third Readers
March 22, 2019
House Committee Favorably Reported By Substitute
February 27, 2019
House Second Readers
February 26, 2019
House First Readers
February 25, 2019
Senate Passed/Adopted
February 25, 2019
Senate Third Read
February 22, 2019
Senate Read Second Time
February 21, 2019
Senate Committee Favorably Reported
February 08, 2019
Senate Read and Referred
February 07, 2019
Senate Hopper

Sponsorship breakdown

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11 sponsors · 0 co-sponsors · 236 not signed on · 1 voted No

Co-sponsors (0)

None.

Not signed on (236)

236 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

February 25, 2019

Passed 53 Yea · 1 Nay · 2 Other

Party	Yea	Nay	Present	Not Voting
Republican	15	1	0	1
Unaffiliated	28	0	0	0
Democrat	10	0	0	1
Total	53	1	0	2
% of votes cast	95%	2%	0%	4%

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	—	Yea
THOMPSON	—	Yea
TIPPINS	—	Yea
UNTERMAN	—	Yea
WATSON	—	Yea
WILKINSON	—	Yea
WILLIAMS	—	Yea
David Lucas	Democrat	Yea
Donzella James	Democrat	Yea
Ed Harbison	Democrat	Not Voting
Elena Parent	Democrat	Yea
Freddie Powell Sims	Democrat	Yea
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	Yea
Chuck Hufstetler	Republican	Yea
Chuck Payne	Republican	Not Voting
Frank Ginn	Republican	Yea
Greg Dolezal	Republican	Yea
John Albers	Republican	Yea
John F. Kennedy	Republican	Nay
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

Official roll call →

Subjects

finance education

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Frequently asked questions

What does SB 68 do?: A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Title 20 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to education, so as to strengthen provisions relating to the financial management of local school systems; to provide for training for local board of education members and local school superintendents on financial management; to provide for monthly reporting to the local board of education on the financial stability of the local school system; to provide for designation by the Department of Audits and Accounts of high-risk local school systems and moderate-risk local school systems based on annual audits; to provide for financial management provisions in flexibility contracts and system charters; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.
Who sponsors SB 68?: SB 68 is sponsored by John Wilkinson, Elena Parent (Democrat), Larry Walker, III (Republican), Zahra Karinshak, Steve Henson, Sally Harrell (Democrat), Jennifer Jordan, Valencia Seay, Dean Burke, Tyler Harper, and Freddie Powell Sims (Democrat).
What is the current status of SB 68?: This bill has been enacted into law. Introduced February 07, 2019. Enacted.
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At a glance

Identifier: SB 68
Jurisdiction: Georgia
Session: 2019-2020 Regular Session
Type: Bill
Introduced: February 07, 2019
Status: Enacted
Prime sponsor: John Wilkinson

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