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Date | State | Bill No. | Title | Outcome |
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Jan. 25, 2024 | GA | HB 30 | Defines "Antisemitism" into State Law | Bill Passed - Senate (44 - 6) |
Jan. 25, 2024 | GA | HB 30 | Defines "Antisemitism" into State Law | Bill Passed - Senate (44 - 6) |
April 4, 2022 | GA | HB 1390 | Establishes a Cause of Action Against Government Employers Who Retaliate Against Employees Due to Complaints of Sexual Harassment | Bill Passed - Senate (48 - 0) |
March 15, 2022 | GA | SB 171 | Requires a Permit to Assemble and Increases Penalties for Unlawful Protest | Bill Passed - Senate (31 - 21) |
March 11, 2022 | GA | SB 377 | Prohibits Teaching "Divisive Concepts" Such as Systematic Racism | Bill Passed - Senate (32 - 20) |
Jan. 25, 2022 | GA | SR 363 | Authorizes Constitutional Referendum on Limiting Voting Rights to U.S. Citizens | Motion Agreed - Senate (33 - 18) |
June 23, 2020 | GA | HB 426 | Increase Penalties for Bias-Motivated Crime | Bill Passed - Senate (47 - 6) |
Feb. 3, 2020 | GA | SR 554 | Expresses Support for Iranian People | Resolution Passed - Senate (31 - 17) |
March 29, 2019 | GA | HB 345 | Establishes Rights for Pregnant Inmates | Bill Passed - Senate (52 - 1) |
March 20, 2014 | GA | SR 415 | Prohibits Increase in State Income Tax | Concurrence Vote Passed - Senate (42 - 13) |
Feb. 24, 2014 | GA | SR 415 | Prohibits Increase in State Income Tax | Resolution Passed - Senate (42 - 11) |
Feb. 17, 2014 | GA | SB 318 | Authorizes Bars to Sell Alcohol on Certain Holiday Weekends | Bill Failed - Senate (28 - 20) |
March 7, 2012 | GA | SB 469 | Prohibits Picketing in Certain Circumstances | Bill Passed - Senate (34 - 18) |
April 11, 2011 | GA | HB 92 | Limits Absentee Ballots | Bill Passed - Senate (34 - 20) |
Feb. 4, 2010 | GA | SB 235 | Ban on Required Human Microchip Implantation | Bill Passed - Senate (47 - 2) |
April 3, 2009 | GA | SB 86 | Requiring Proof of Citizenship for Voter Registration | Concurrence Vote Passed - Senate (30 - 13) |
March 30, 2009 | GA | HB 614 | Prescription Tracking Database | Bill Failed - Senate (25 - 29) |
March 4, 2009 | GA | SB 235 | Ban on Required Human Microchip Implantation | |
Feb. 25, 2009 | GA | SB 23 | Admissibility of Seat Belt Evidence in Court | Bill Passed - Senate (39 - 12) |
Feb. 26, 2008 | GA | SB 454 | Permitting Public Venue Alcohol Sales on Sundays | Bill Passed - Senate (30 - 20) |
March 20, 2007 | GA | SB 174 | Physical Fitness Standards for State Employees | Bill Passed - Senate (48 - 1) |
March 2, 2006 | GA | SCS SB 396 | Use of Deadly Force | Bill Passed - Senate (40 - 13) |