Legislation Sponsored By Douglas,John 17th

Primary Sponsor Legislation (1-6) 7-56

SB 2Taxation of Property; person illegally in country; not entitled to any tax exemption
- (1) Douglas,John 17th
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Status:11/16/06 - Senate Prefile
SB 3Hunting; provide for veterans' lifetime sportsman's license; fees
- (1) Douglas,John 17th
- SC:NR&E
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Status:01/14/08 - Senate Recommitted
SB 4Motor Vehicles; license/registration; false statement in application; penalties
- (1) Douglas,John 17th
- SC:PS&HS
- HC:
Status:01/22/07 - Senate Read and Referred
SB 11Superior/State Court Judges; performing ordered military duty; eligible for reelection; qualify by mail, messenger or agent on duty
- (2) Douglas,John 17th
- SC:S JUDY
- HC:Judy
Status:04/11/08 - Senate Sent to Governor
SB 14Superior Court Clerks; personal property filing fees; collection/remittance; change sunset dates
- (4) Douglas,John 17th
- SC:JUDY
- HC:Judy
Status:05/30/07 - Senate Date Signed by Governor - Vetoed
SB 21Crimes; person convicted of murder against peace officer, corrections employee, or firefighter; official duties; change punishment
- (1) Douglas,John 17th
- SC:JUDY
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Status:01/10/07 - Senate Read and Referred
SB 23Criminal Sentencing Procedure; probation/suspension; court may inquire/consider the legality of prisoner's presence in United States
- (1) Douglas,John 17th
- SC:JUDY
- HC:JudyNC
Status:05/11/07 - Senate Date Signed by Governor
SB 25License Plates; driver's license; issuance; payment/disposition of fees; proof of citizenship
- (1) Douglas,John 17th
- SC:PUB SAF
- HC:
Status:02/13/08 - Senate Committee Favorably Reported
SB 30Armed Forces of U.S.; members; prohibit certain uses of names/pictures; provide penalties
- (2) Douglas,John 17th
- SC:S JUDY
- HC:Judy
Status:03/01/07 - House Second Readers
SB 40Elections; fraudulent acts; increase penalties
- (6) Douglas,John 17th
- SC:ETHICS
- HC:JudyNC
Status:05/29/07 - Senate Date Signed by Governor
SB 50Notaries Public; shall be legal resident of United States; provide penalty
- (1) Douglas,John 17th
- SC:JUDY
- HC:Judy
Status:03/29/07 - House Second Readers
SB 53Health Planning; exemptions; acute cancer hospitals
- (6) Douglas,John 17th
- SC:H&HS
- HC:
Status:01/26/07 - Senate Read and Referred
SB 66Abortion; medical equipment for facilities; procedures
- (4) Douglas,John 17th
- SC:H&HS
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Status:01/14/08 - Senate Recommitted
SB 68Career Academies Act; disbursement of funds by the State Board of Technical and Adult Education; charter schools
- (3) Douglas,John 17th
- SC:ED&Y
- HC:HEd
Status:03/28/08 - House Committee Favorably Reported
SB 71Special Elections; questions to the voters shall be held on certain dates
- (5) Douglas,John 17th
- SC:ETHICS
- HC:GAff
Status:04/20/07 - House Withdrawn, Recommitted
SB 72Quality Basic Education Act; authorize the employment of school administrative managers to conduct the financial/business affairs
- (6) Douglas,John 17th
- SC:ED&Y
- HC:Ed
Status:05/18/07 - Senate Date Signed by Governor
SB 84Insurance; protect members of United States armed forces; unscrupulous practices; marketing/sale of insurance
- (2) Douglas,John 17th
- SC:I&L
- HC:A&CA
Status:05/24/07 - Senate Date Signed by Governor
SB 85Equal Access to Extracurricular Activities; home/private school students may participate in public schools; provide conditions
- (5) Douglas,John 17th
- SC:ED&Y
- HC:
Status:01/31/07 - Senate Read and Referred
SB 90City of Hampton Public Facilities Authority; outstanding debt/contracts; local governing authority of Henry County
- (1) Douglas,John 17th
- SC:SLGO
- HC:LLeg
Status:05/29/07 - Senate Date Signed by Governor
SB 108Law Enforcement Officers; passenger motor vehicle; Georgia State Prison warden; furnished by Dept. of Public Safety
- (4) Douglas,John 17th
- SC:SI&P
- HC:
Status:02/08/07 - Senate Read and Referred
SB 129Penal Institutions; provide limited copayments by inmates for prescription medications
- (5) Douglas,John 17th
- SC:SI&P
- HC:
Status:02/10/07 - Senate Read and Referred
SB 130Georgia Building Authority; general provisions; operational powers
- (4) Douglas,John 17th
- SC:SI&P
- HC:SI&P
Status:05/06/08 - Senate Date Signed by Governor
SB 154Municipal Corporations; agreements with solid waste collection firms; territory annexed/incorporated
- (6) Douglas,John 17th
- SC:ECD
- HC:Judy
Status:04/11/08 - Senate Sent to Governor
SB 159Homestead Exemptions; change date of filing applications
- (6) Douglas,John 17th
- SC:FIN
- HC:W&M
Status:05/06/08 - Senate Date Signed by Governor
SB 249Sexual Offender Registration Review Board; register with sheriff of any county where offender resides
- (4) Douglas,John 17th
- SC:PS&HS
- HC:JudyNC
Status:03/27/08 - House Committee Favorably Reported
SB 316Newton County; ad valorem taxes; school district maintenance/operations purposes; provide homestead exemption
- (1) Douglas,John 17th
- SC:SLGO
- HC:LLeg
Status:05/18/07 - Senate Date Signed by Governor
SB 321Spencer Reid Henry County Reservoir Act
- (1) Douglas,John 17th
- SC:SLGO
- HC:
Status:04/10/07 - Senate Read and Referred
SB 335State Agencies; designate English as official language; prohibit requiring employees to speak/learn any other languages for employment (PF)
- (1) Douglas,John 17th
- SC:PUB SAF
- HC:
Status:02/21/08 - Senate Read Second Time
SB 339Firearms; valid licenses; authorized to possess/carry in state parks, historic sites; hunting; general provisions
- (6) Douglas,John 17th
- SC:JUDY
- HC:
Status:01/15/08 - Senate Read and Referred
SB 345Interstate Compact on Educational Opportunity for Military Children; provide for purpose and policy
- (2) Douglas,John 17th
- SC:ED&Y
- HC:IntC
Status:04/17/08 - Senate Sent to Governor
SB 349Penal Institutions; transmittal of information on convicted person/place of detention
- (5) Douglas,John 17th
- SC:PUB SAF
- HC:
Status:02/28/08 - Senate Read Second Time
SB 368Environmental Protection Division Director; swimming pools; limit what restriction may be placed under certain circumstances
- (6) Douglas,John 17th
- SC:NR&E
- HC:
Status:01/29/08 - Senate Read and Referred
SB 369Revenue Dept.; parking permit for disabled persons; affidavit of active duty military physicians
- (1) Douglas,John 17th
- SC:VM&HS
- HC:D&VA
Status:04/09/08 - Senate Sent to Governor
SB 373Peace Officers; emergency suspension of a peace officer's certification under circumstances; interviews for employment; modify requirements
- (5) Douglas,John 17th
- SC:PUB SAF
- HC:PS&HS
Status:05/06/08 - Senate Date Signed by Governor
SB 390Henry County, State Court of; provide for additional judge; appointment of initial judge; election of successors
- (2) Douglas,John 17th
- SC:SLGO
- HC:
Status:01/31/08 - Senate Read and Referred
SB 391Secretary of State; authorize/procure a website service provider; public notice website; definitions; provide for certain requirements
- (3) Douglas,John 17th
- SC:S&T
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Status:02/20/08 - Senate Read Second Time
SB 405Georgia Revised Uniform Anatomical Gift Act; enactment; definitions; provide for anatomical gift
- (2) Douglas,John 17th
- SC:JUDY
- HC:H&HS
Status:04/09/08 - Senate Sent to Governor
SB 415Juvenile Proceedings; Dept. of Human Resources emergency care/supervision to a child without a court order; reduce allowed time
- (5) Douglas,John 17th
- SC:JUDY
- HC:
Status:02/06/08 - Senate Read and Referred
SB 429Agriculture, Dept. of; assigned functions; enforcement of state laws; control of infectious diseases in livestock; change provisions
- (3) Douglas,John 17th
- SC:AG&CA
- HC:A&CA
Status:04/17/08 - Senate Sent to Governor
SB 440Bingo; define certain terms; provide certain nonprofit organizations may sell certain pull tab games of chance
- (1) Douglas,John 17th
- SC:ECD
- HC:JudyNC
Status:03/04/08 - House Second Readers
SB 442Public Administration, Offenses Against; false statements/writings; within the jurisdiction of the state/political subdivisions; change certain prov.
- (6) Douglas,John 17th
- SC:RULES
- HC:
Status:03/06/08 - Senate Read Second Time
SB 458Education; require local school systems and schools to be accredited; provide for definitions
- (6) Douglas,John 17th
- SC:ED&Y
- HC:S&T
Status:04/04/08 - House Withdrawn, Recommitted
SB 464Residential/General Contractors; licensure of qualifying agent without examination; five year business operation requirement
- (3) Douglas,John 17th
- SC:RI&Util
- HC:
Status:02/14/08 - Senate Read and Referred
SB 474Minors; provide availability of parental controls over Internet access
- (3) Douglas,John 17th
- SC:S&T
- HC:PS&HS
Status:04/17/08 - Senate Sent to Governor
SB 479Licensed Ambulance Services; collection of license fees; amend certain provisions
- (5) Douglas,John 17th
- SC:RI&Util
- HC:H&HS
Status:05/06/08 - Senate Date Signed by Governor
SB 512Education; provide grants to North Georgia College students who accept a military commission
- (1) Douglas,John 17th
- SC:VM&HS
- HC:App
Status:03/05/08 - House Second Readers
SB 525Georgia Technology Authority; change certain powers; authorize to develop certain plans and reports
- (3) Douglas,John 17th
- SC:S&T
- HC:S&T
Status:03/18/08 - House Committee Favorably Reported
SB 540Advertisement of Legal Notices; on/after January 1, 2009; joint legal organ internet website; provide for requirements; posting; notices
- (4) Douglas,John 17th
- SC:S&T
- HC:
Status:03/04/08 - Senate Read and Referred
SB 542Military, Emergency & Veterans Affairs; local redevelopment authorities; confer powers/impose duties; provide for membership; appointment
- (6) Douglas,John 17th
- SC:ECD
- HC:
Status:03/11/08 - Senate Tabled
SB 544Newton County; provide homestead exemption; ad valorem taxes for maintenance/operation of facilities; 65 years/older; terms/conditions
- (1) Douglas,John 17th
- SC:SLGO
- HC:LLeg
Status:04/09/08 - Senate Sent to Governor
SB 546Alzheimer's Awareness Day; designate; establish the State Alzheimer's Disease Commission; membership; duties; annual report
- (3) Douglas,John 17th
- SC:H&HS
- HC:
Status:03/04/08 - Senate Read and Referred
SR 28Morley, Jr., M.D., Andrew P.; recognizing
- (5) Douglas,John 17th
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Status:01/11/07 - Senate Read and Adopted
SR 30Joint Study Committee on State Stroke System of Care; create
- (5) Douglas,John 17th
- SC:H&HS
- HC:H&HS
Status:05/18/07 - Senate Date Signed by Governor
SR 81Islamic Republic of Iran; condemning the nuclear program
- (5) Douglas,John 17th
- SC:V&MA
- HC:
Status:02/21/07 - Senate Passed/Adopted
SR 94Georgia Dialysis Day
- (3) Douglas,John 17th
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Status:01/29/07 - Senate Read and Adopted
SR 99Home School Day at the Capitol
- (5) Douglas,John 17th
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Status:01/29/07 - Senate Read and Adopted
SR 111National Federation of Independent Business in Georgia; recognize
- (5) Douglas,John 17th
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Status:01/30/07 - Senate Read and Adopted
SR 124U.S. Congress; urged to withdraw from the Security and Prosperity Partnership of North America
- (3) Douglas,John 17th
- SC:RULES
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Status:04/19/07 - Senate Third Read Lost
SR 154Joint Human Services Transportation Study Commission; create
- (4) Douglas,John 17th
- SC:TRANS
- HC:Trans
Status:04/20/07 - House Withdrawn, Recommitted
SR 159Armed Forces; First Annual Veterans Day Celebration; recognize
- (2) Douglas,John 17th
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Status:02/08/07 - Senate Read and Adopted
SR 160Wesley Chapel United Methodist Church; recognize
- (3) Douglas,John 17th
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Status:02/08/07 - Senate Read and Adopted
SR 235American Probation and Parole Association; commend
- (5) Douglas,John 17th
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Status:02/09/07 - Senate Read and Adopted
SR 236Allman II, Private First Class Daniel Joseph; condolences
- (2) Douglas,John 17th
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Status:02/10/07 - Senate Read and Adopted
SR 272Milliken, Mrs. Annette; condolences
- (2) Douglas,John 17th
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Status:02/20/07 - Senate Read and Adopted
SR 279Senate; provide four-year terms of office for members CA
- (1) Douglas,John 17th
- SC:ETHICS
- HC:GAff
Status:03/27/08 - House Committee Favorably Reported
SR 302Locust Grove, City of; commend
- (1) Douglas,John 17th
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Status:02/21/07 - Senate Read and Adopted
SR 303Hampton, City of; commend
- (1) Douglas,John 17th
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Status:02/21/07 - Senate Read and Adopted
SR 311Salem United Methodist Church; commend
- (1) Douglas,John 17th
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Status:02/22/07 - Senate Read and Adopted
SR 312Holden, "Cowboy Bill"; commend
- (1) Douglas,John 17th
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Status:02/22/07 - Senate Read and Adopted
SR 319North Georgia College/State University; urge Board of Regents to maintain current military program
- (1) Douglas,John 17th
- SC:VM&HS
- HC:
Status:01/14/08 - Senate Recommitted
SR 329Emergency Medical Services Week; recognize
- (6) Douglas,John 17th
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Status:02/22/07 - Senate Read and Adopted
SR 345Public Funding; faith based organizations; prevent discrimination-CA
- (6) Douglas,John 17th
- SC:H&HS
- HC:
Status:02/29/08 - Senate Committee Favorably Reported
SR 367Georgia Central Bank; commend
- (1) Douglas,John 17th
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Status:02/28/07 - Senate Read and Adopted
SR 405Morgan County; commemorating 200th anniversary
- (2) Douglas,John 17th
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Status:03/19/07 - Senate Read and Adopted
SR 419Georgia Day; urge public schools to observe
- (1) Douglas,John 17th
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Status:03/19/07 - Senate Read and Adopted
SR 426Quality of Child Care in Georgia; create Senate Study Committee
- (3) Douglas,John 17th
- SC:ED&Y
- HC:
Status:04/19/07 - Senate Passed/Adopted
SR 428Senate Railroad Safety and Security Study Committee; create
- (4) Douglas,John 17th
- SC:TRANS
- HC:
Status:04/02/08 - Senate Passed/Adopted
SR 456Cucchi, Bob; recognize
- (5) Douglas,John 17th
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- HC:
Status:03/20/07 - Senate Read and Adopted
SR 482Senate Communications Taxes and Fees Study Committee; create
- (5) Douglas,John 17th
- SC:FIN
- HC:
Status:04/19/07 - Senate Passed/Adopted
SR 547Harris, III, John W.; recognize
- (5) Douglas,John 17th
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- HC:
Status:03/29/07 - Senate Read and Adopted
SR 552Cottrell, Mike and Lynn; commend
- (1) Douglas,John 17th
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Status:03/30/07 - Senate Read and Adopted
SR 565Lung Cancer Awareness Month; recognize
- (6) Douglas,John 17th
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Status:04/10/07 - Senate Read and Adopted
SR 575Babich II, Robert J.; recognize
- (1) Douglas,John 17th
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Status:04/10/07 - Senate Read and Adopted
SR 576Beck, Lieutenant Colonel William J.; recognize
- (1) Douglas,John 17th
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Status:04/10/07 - Senate Read and Adopted
SR 577Bunner, Kathleen M.; recognize
- (1) Douglas,John 17th
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Status:04/10/07 - Senate Read and Adopted
SR 582Breedlove, Rosemary and Jimmy; congratulate
- (1) Douglas,John 17th
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Status:04/10/07 - Senate Read and Adopted
SR 583Crotty, Colonel Richard C.; recognize
- (1) Douglas,John 17th
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Status:04/10/07 - Senate Read and Adopted
SR 584DaSilva, Tony F.; recognize
- (1) Douglas,John 17th
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Status:04/10/07 - Senate Read and Adopted
SR 596U. S. Coast Guard Auxiliary; Georgia volunteers; recognize
- (3) Douglas,John 17th
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Status:04/11/07 - Senate Read and Adopted
SR 626Pattillo, Lt. General Cuthbert A. "Bill", Major General Charles C. "Buck" Pattillo, Major General Joel B."Bill" Paris III; commend
- (1) Douglas,John 17th
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Status:04/13/07 - Senate Read and Adopted
SR 657McGowan, Colonel John E.; condolences
- (1) Douglas,John 17th
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- HC:
Status:04/17/07 - Senate Read and Adopted
SR 658Jordan, Sara Elizabeth Askew; condolences
- (1) Douglas,John 17th
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- HC:
Status:04/17/07 - Senate Read and Adopted
SR 672Terry, Mrs. Betty Jo Sheriff; condolences
- (1) Douglas,John 17th
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- HC:
Status:04/20/07 - Senate Read and Adopted
SR 673Jarrett, DeAnna; recognize
- (3) Douglas,John 17th
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Status:04/20/07 - Senate Read and Adopted
SR 674Whalen, Jr., Judge Andrew J.; condolences
- (2) Douglas,John 17th
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Status:04/20/07 - Senate Read and Adopted
SR 687Ad Valorem Taxation; local replacement option; provide for procedures, conditions, and limitation-CA
- (4) Douglas,John 17th
- SC:FIN
- HC:
Status:02/05/08 - Senate Read Second Time
SR 697Greene, Lieutenant Bill; recognize
- (1) Douglas,John 17th
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- HC:
Status:01/15/08 - Senate Read and Adopted
SR 705Ronald Reagan Day; recognize February 6, 2008
- (5) Douglas,John 17th
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Status:01/15/08 - Senate Read and Adopted
SR 719Phillips, James Tyler; recognize
- (1) Douglas,John 17th
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Status:01/17/08 - Senate Read and Adopted
SR 720Korean War Veterans Memorial Highway; Muscogee, Bibb, and Glynn; dedicate
- (1) Douglas,John 17th
- SC:TRANS
- HC:
Status:01/17/08 - Senate Read and Referred
SR 733PFC Robert Adrian Worthington Memorial Highway; Henry County; dedicate; condolences to family and friends
- (1) Douglas,John 17th
- SC:TRANS
- HC:
Status:01/28/08 - Senate Read and Referred
SR 758McLendon, Captain Kelly; recognize
- (4) Douglas,John 17th
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- HC:
Status:01/29/08 - Senate Read and Adopted
SR 759Reed, Officer Jeff; commend
- (3) Douglas,John 17th
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Status:01/29/08 - Senate Read and Adopted
SR 780Hill, Rev. Matthew; honoring
- (6) Douglas,John 17th
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Status:01/30/08 - Senate Read and Adopted
SR 790Rural Health Day; recognize February 12, 2008
- (5) Douglas,John 17th
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Status:02/01/08 - Senate Read and Adopted
SR 793Knox, Jr., Mayor Bob; recognize
- (3) Douglas,John 17th
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Status:02/01/08 - Senate Read and Adopted
SR 804Atlanta Fine Arts League, Inc.; recognize
- (1) Douglas,John 17th
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Status:02/06/08 - Senate Read and Adopted
SR 827U.S. Congress; urged to withdraw the United States from the Security and Prosperity Partnership of North America
- (6) Douglas,John 17th
- SC:VM&HS
- HC:
Status:04/02/08 - Senate Passed/Adopted
SR 896Emergency Medical Services Week; recognize
- (4) Douglas,John 17th
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Status:02/13/08 - Senate Read and Adopted
SR 897Emergency Medical Services Recognition Day; recognize February 21
- (3) Douglas,John 17th
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Status:02/13/08 - Senate Read and Adopted
SR 909Epilepsy Awareness Day; recognize Feb. 20
- (1) Douglas,John 17th
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Status:02/14/08 - Senate Read and Adopted
SR 980General Bill Livsey Highway; Fayette County; dedicate
- (2) Douglas,John 17th
- SC:TRANS
- HC:
Status:02/20/08 - Senate Read and Referred
SR 1004Third Infantry Division of U.S. Army; recognize
- (2) Douglas,John 17th
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Status:02/22/08 - Senate Read and Adopted
SR 1007Ga. Congressional Delegation; urged to oppose efforts by U.S. Environmental Protection Agency; air quality standard more strict
- (2) Douglas,John 17th
- SC:NR&E
- HC:
Status:04/02/08 - Senate Passed/Adopted
SR 1018Hammack III, Lt. Colonel Dan; recognize
- (1) Douglas,John 17th
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Status:02/26/08 - Senate Read and Adopted
SR 1025AVID Day at the Capitol; declare March 4, 2008
- (1) Douglas,John 17th
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Status:02/26/08 - Senate Read and Adopted
SR 1026Blount Police Officer Aaron Jovon; condolences
- (1) Douglas,John 17th
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Status:02/26/08 - Senate Read and Adopted
SR 1028McGowan, Brigadier General John E.; condolences
- (1) Douglas,John 17th
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Status:02/27/08 - Senate Read and Adopted
SR 1068Atlanta Motor Speedway Day at the State Capitol; designate March 6, 2008
- (1) Douglas,John 17th
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Status:03/04/08 - Senate Read and Adopted
SR 1084Smits, Courtney; recognize
- (2) Douglas,John 17th
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Status:03/05/08 - Senate Read and Adopted
SR 1085People First of Henry County; recognize
- (2) Douglas,John 17th
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Status:03/05/08 - Senate Read and Adopted
SR 1094Chaffin, Sheriff Donald; recognize
- (1) Douglas,John 17th
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Status:03/06/08 - Senate Read and Adopted
SR 1147Fleeing and Law Enforcement Pursuits; create Senate Study Committee
- (1) Douglas,John 17th
- SC:PUB SAF
- HC:
Status:04/02/08 - Senate Passed/Adopted
SR 1160Eastside High School Wrestling Team; recognize
- (1) Douglas,John 17th
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Status:03/18/08 - Senate Read and Adopted
SR 1165Emergency Medical Services Personnel; urge State of Georgia to provide specialized training by creating/funding an EMS instructor
- (2) Douglas,John 17th
- SC:RULES
- HC:
Status:04/02/08 - Senate Passed/Adopted
SR 1166Senate Public and Legal Notices Study Committee; create
- (3) Douglas,John 17th
- SC:RULES
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Status:04/02/08 - Senate Passed/Adopted
SR 1190Merritt, Sergeant Lee; recognize
- (1) Douglas,John 17th
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Status:03/19/08 - Senate Read and Adopted
SR 1191Eastridge Community Church; commend
- (1) Douglas,John 17th
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Status:03/19/08 - Senate Read and Adopted
SR 1202Surgeon General of the Army and the Chief, National Guard Bureau; urged to change existing policy; Warfighter Refractive Eye Surgery
- (2) Douglas,John 17th
- SC:RULES
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Status:04/02/08 - Senate Passed/Adopted
SR 1249Hood, Paige; commend
- (1) Douglas,John 17th
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Status:03/28/08 - Senate Read and Adopted
SR 1250Parrish, Jack; commend
- (1) Douglas,John 17th
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Status:03/28/08 - Senate Read and Adopted
SR 1251Union Grove High School; commend
- (1) Douglas,John 17th
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Status:03/28/08 - Senate Read and Adopted
SR 1252Rockdale County Sheriff's Department; commend
- (1) Douglas,John 17th
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Status:03/28/08 - Senate Read and Adopted
SR 1281Senate Roadside Enhancement and Beautification Study Committee; create
- (4) Douglas,John 17th
- SC:RULES
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Status:04/02/08 - Senate Passed/Adopted
SR 1292Georgia; urged to provide specialty training of Emergency Medical Services personnel
- (4) Douglas,John 17th
- SC:RULES
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Status:04/02/08 - Senate Passed/Adopted
SR 1293Emergency Medical Services of Public Health; urged to create state licensure examinations for emergency medical technicians/paramedics
- (1) Douglas,John 17th
- SC:RULES
- HC:
Status:04/02/08 - Senate Passed/Adopted

Secondary Sponsor Legislation (7-56) 1-6

HB 257Firearms; public gatherings; allow constables to carry weapons
- Douglas,John 17th - (Senate Sponsor)
- HC:JudyNC
- SC:JUDY
Status:04/02/08 - Senate Passed/Adopted
HB 311Georgia HERO Scholarship; qualifying term of service; change definition
- Douglas,John 17th - (Senate Sponsor)
- HC:App
- SC:H ED
Status:04/15/08 - House Sent to Governor
HB 373Public Safety, Department of; State Patrol; retirement benefits; amend
- Douglas,John 17th - (Senate Sponsor)
- HC:Ret
- SC:RET
Status:04/15/08 - House Sent to Governor
HB 983Out-of-state law enforcement officers; arrest certain offenders; provide
- Douglas,John 17th - (Senate Sponsor)
- HC:JudyNC
- SC:PUB SAF
Status:05/06/08 - House Date Signed by Governor
HB 1286Quality Basic Education Act; Veterans Day; revise provisions
- Douglas,John 17th - (Senate Sponsor)
- HC:Ed
- SC:ED&Y
Status:04/02/08 - Senate Tabled
SB 24Computer Security; persons provide identifying information by falsely representing themselves to be a business; definitions; penalties
- (8) Douglas,John 17th
- SC:S&T
- HC:JudyNC
Status:04/11/08 - Senate Sent to Governor
SB 39Charter Systems Act; establishment of charter schools; revise/add definitions; Charter Advisory Committee
- (13) Douglas,John 17th
- SC:ED&Y
- HC:Ed
Status:05/18/07 - Senate Date Signed by Governor
SB 43Firearms; prohibit certain employers from prohibiting employees from lawfully carrying in locked motor vehicles
- (8) Douglas,John 17th
- SC:JUDY
- HC:
Status:01/14/08 - Senate Recommitted
SB 44Georgia Fire Officer Development Act; fire officer development training; definitions
- (20) Douglas,John 17th
- SC:PS&HS
- HC:PS&HS
Status:04/20/07 - House Withdrawn, Recommitted
SB 59Social Networking Website; illegal for owner to allow minor to create/maintain profile; provide for penalties
- (8) Douglas,John 17th
- SC:S&T
- HC:
Status:02/11/08 - Senate Read Second Time
SB 60Georgia Trauma Commission; establish
- (17) Douglas,John 17th
- SC:H&HS
- HC:H&HS
Status:05/11/07 - Senate Date Signed by Governor
SB 67Superior Courts; specify costs not be considered contingent expenses
- (10) Douglas,John 17th
- SC:JUDY
- HC:Judy
Status:03/28/07 - House Second Readers
SB 86Safety Belts; passenger vehicles; eliminate certain exceptions to the required use
- (23) Douglas,John 17th
- SC:PS&HS
- HC:A&CA
Status:03/20/07 - House Second Readers
SB 145Crime and Sentencing; persons convicted of murder; imposition of life without parole
- (8) Douglas,John 17th
- SC:JUDY
- HC:JudyNC
Status:04/04/08 - Senate Conference Committee Report Adopted
SB 164Certificate of Need Reformation Act; extensive revision of the certificate of need program
- (29) Douglas,John 17th
- SC:H&HS
- HC:
Status:02/14/07 - Senate Read and Referred
SB 166Driver Services, Dept. of; add approved virtual courses; under the age of 25 years
- (8) Douglas,John 17th
- SC:I&L
- HC:
Status:02/20/07 - Senate Read and Referred
SB 169Ga. Student Finance Authority; direct loans to students; postsecondary schools; 1% rate annually
- (27) Douglas,John 17th
- SC:H ED
- HC:HEd
Status:04/17/08 - Senate Sent to Governor
SB 194Election; county election superintendent; tabulation of absentee ballots; prior to the close of the polls on the day of primary, election or runoff
- (8) Douglas,John 17th
- SC:ETHICS
- HC:GAff
Status:05/29/07 - Senate Date Signed by Governor
SB 236Georgia Personal Identity Protection Act; state agencies; breach of security; personal information
- (19) Douglas,John 17th
- SC:AG&CA
- HC:JudyNC
Status:05/24/07 - Senate Date Signed by Governor
SB 256Outdoor Advertising Signs; height limitations; conditions for lowering of existing signs
- (19) Douglas,John 17th
- SC:TRANS
- HC:
Status:03/05/08 - Senate Committee Favorably Reported
SB 340Counties; municipal corporations; prohibit sanctuary policies by local government entities
- (13) Douglas,John 17th
- SC:VM&HS
- HC:Judy
Status:04/04/08 - House Disagrees Senate Amend/Sub
SB 342Water Conservation and Drought Relief Act; issuance of permits; certifications; construction of new public water supply reservoirs
- (12) Douglas,John 17th
- SC:NR&E
- HC:NR&E
Status:04/21/08 - Senate Sent to Governor
SB 350Drivers' Licenses; requirement; driving while license suspended/revoked; change certain provision
- (8) Douglas,John 17th
- SC:PUB SAF
- HC:JudyNC
Status:04/09/08 - Senate Sent to Governor
SB 351Joint State-wide Water Planning Oversight Committee; members; powers; duties; provide
- (18) Douglas,John 17th
- SC:NR&E
- HC:NR&E
Status:02/14/08 - House Second Readers
SB 352Government; legislative override; change certain exemptions
- (19) Douglas,John 17th
- SC:NR&E
- HC:NR&E
Status:03/29/08 - Senate Date Signed by Governor
SB 353Public Hospital Integrity Act; certain individuals shall not serve on hospital authority board managing a hospital on behalf of a hospital authority
- (11) Douglas,John 17th
- SC:GvtO
- HC:SCG
Status:02/26/08 - House Second Readers
SB 360Detention; housing state inmates; increase the minimum reimbursement rate paid to counties
- (8) Douglas,John 17th
- SC:SI&P
- HC:App
Status:02/06/08 - House Second Readers
SB 380Insurance; provide for filing requirements for health insurance rates; change definitional limits of small groups
- (30) Douglas,John 17th
- SC:I&L
- HC:
Status:01/30/08 - Senate Read and Referred
SB 401Medical; agency interpretations of rules/regulations/policies shall prevail; investigation of improper payment of claims by health care providers
- (8) Douglas,John 17th
- SC:H&HS
- HC:
Status:02/05/08 - Senate Read and Referred
SB 404Georgia Health Marketplace Act; provide access to health care products for Georgia consumers; provide for definitions; membership; powers
- (10) Douglas,John 17th
- SC:H&HS
- HC:Ins
Status:03/12/08 - House Second Readers
SB 412Motor Vehicles; change nomenclature from "air bag" to "life bag" and "safety belt" to "life belt"
- (15) Douglas,John 17th
- SC:PUB SAF
- HC:MotV
Status:03/12/08 - House Second Readers
SB 433State Health Planning; provide destination cancer hospitals are subject to certificate of need requirements; provide for penalties
- (13) Douglas,John 17th
- SC:H&HS
- HC:SCCON
Status:04/09/08 - Senate Date Signed by Governor
SB 449Landowners Protection Act of 2008; limit liability of certain landowners; who permit hunting on their property or allowing for agritourism
- (21) Douglas,John 17th
- SC:ECD
- HC:Judy
Status:03/12/08 - House Second Readers
SB 484State Purchasing; funds appropriated to state's budget units; dedicated to projects/contracts involving small businesses
- (37) Douglas,John 17th
- SC:ECD
- HC:
Status:02/26/08 - Senate Read Second Time
SB 496Mortgage Businesses; prohibit soliciting or facilitating fraudulent appraisal of value of property offered as security for mortgage/loan
- (35) Douglas,John 17th
- SC:S JUDY
- HC:B&B
Status:03/05/08 - House Second Readers
SB 562Alcoholic Beverages; cancellation of licenses to sell upon conviction of providing alcoholic beverages to person under 21 years of age
- (39) Douglas,John 17th
- SC:RI&Util
- HC:
Status:03/27/08 - Senate Read and Referred
SR 5Taxpayers' Dividend Act; restrict amendments that increase appropriations made by General Appropriations Act (CA) PF
- (14) Douglas,John 17th
- SC:FIN
- HC:
Status:01/14/08 - Senate Recommitted
SR 6State Children's Health Insurance Plan; urge U.S. Congress to provide funding and ensure reauthorization (PF)
- (9) Douglas,John 17th
- SC:
- HC:Rules
Status:01/11/07 - House Read and Referred
SR 33Beck, Ray; condolences
- (18) Douglas,John 17th
- SC:
- HC:
Status:01/11/07 - Senate Read and Adopted
SR 74General Assembly Fiscal Office Maintenance Staff; commend
- (36) Douglas,John 17th
- SC:
- HC:
Status:01/24/07 - Senate Read and Adopted
SR 101Lesser, Mr. Craig; recognize
- (19) Douglas,John 17th
- SC:
- HC:
Status:01/29/07 - Senate Read and Adopted
SR 122Black Contractors Day in Georgia; recognize
- (19) Douglas,John 17th
- SC:
- HC:
Status:01/30/07 - Senate Read and Adopted
SR 123U.S. Army Corps of Engineers; urged to begin study of the costs/effects of raising the full pool for Lake Lanier
- (16) Douglas,John 17th
- SC:NR&E
- HC:
Status:02/13/07 - Senate Passed/Adopted
SR 131Ronald Reagan Day; recognize
- (14) Douglas,John 17th
- SC:
- HC:
Status:02/01/07 - Senate Read and Adopted
SR 157Rural Health Day; recognize
- (22) Douglas,John 17th
- SC:
- HC:
Status:02/08/07 - Senate Read and Adopted
SR 231Craft, Mrs. Judy; commend
- (8) Douglas,John 17th
- SC:
- HC:
Status:02/09/07 - Senate Read and Adopted
SR 269Georgia Chamber of Commerce Business Day; recognize
- (40) Douglas,John 17th
- SC:
- HC:
Status:02/14/07 - Senate Read and Adopted
SR 270Zell Bryan Miller; urging Capitol Arts Standards Commission to authorize the placement of statue on grounds of the State Capitol Building
- (9) Douglas,John 17th
- SC:SI&P
- HC:
Status:03/27/07 - Senate Passed/Adopted
SR 282Georgia One Tax; prohibit subsequent imposition of state ad valorem taxes/state income taxes; comprehensive consumption tax - CA
- (8) Douglas,John 17th
- SC:FIN
- HC:
Status:02/20/07 - Senate Read and Referred
SR 383Georgia Department of Public Safety; honoring
- (10) Douglas,John 17th
- SC:
- HC:
Status:03/01/07 - Senate Read and Adopted
SR 403EMS Recruitment, Retention, and Retirement; create Senate Study Committee
- (8) Douglas,John 17th
- SC:PS&HS
- HC:
Status:04/19/07 - Senate Passed/Adopted
SR 548Gordon, Susan; recognize
- (11) Douglas,John 17th
- SC:
- HC:
Status:03/29/07 - Senate Read and Adopted
SR 677Boards of Trustees; various retirement systems in the state; urged not to invest in companies included in terrorism sanctions
- (10) Douglas,John 17th
- SC:
- HC:Ret
Status:01/14/08 - House Second Readers
SR 701State-Wide Water Management Plan; to ratify; provide force and effect; provide for construction
- (15) Douglas,John 17th
- SC:NR&E
- HC:Rules
Status:01/28/08 - House Second Readers
SR 706U.S. Congress and President; urged to enact legislation to increase physician residencies funded by medicare in Georgia
- (16) Douglas,John 17th
- SC:RULES
- HC:
Status:03/11/08 - Senate Passed/Adopted
SR 722Grady Oversight Committee; create; Fulton-DeKalb Hospital Authority, Grady Health System, and Henry W. Grady Memorial Hospital; review
- (14) Douglas,John 17th
- SC:GvtO
- HC:SCG
Status:02/26/08 - House Second Readers
SR 771National Wear Red Day; recognize February 1, 2008
- (27) Douglas,John 17th
- SC:
- HC:
Status:01/30/08 - Senate Read and Adopted
SR 785University of Georgia Bulldogs Football Team Head Coach Mark Richt; recognize
- (8) Douglas,John 17th
- SC:
- HC:
Status:01/31/08 - Senate Read and Adopted
SR 800Lakly, Mr. Daniel J.; condolences
- (9) Douglas,John 17th
- SC:
- HC:
Status:02/05/08 - Senate Read and Adopted
SR 809Congress, Governmental Agencies, Automobile Industry; urged to substitute the term "life belt" for "seat belt" and "life bag" for "air bag"
- (15) Douglas,John 17th
- SC:PUB SAF
- HC:
Status:03/11/08 - Senate Third Read Lost
SR 822Georgia-North Carolina and Georgia-Tennessee Boundary Line Commission; create; appointment
- (13) Douglas,John 17th
- SC:RULES
- HC:Judy
Status:04/11/08 - Senate Sent to Governor
SR 915Davis, Jefferson Finis; recognize
- (9) Douglas,John 17th
- SC:
- HC:
Status:02/14/08 - Senate Read and Adopted
SR 916Peanut Butter and Jelly Day; recognize March 5
- (8) Douglas,John 17th
- SC:
- HC:
Status:02/14/08 - Senate Read and Adopted
SR 965Taxpayer Dividend Amendment of 2008; income tax relief in the event of budget surplus; definitions; provide for excess revenues-CA
- (12) Douglas,John 17th
- SC:FIN
- HC:
Status:02/19/08 - Senate Read and Referred
SR 983Bullock, III, Dr. Charles S.; recognize
- (52) Douglas,John 17th
- SC:
- HC:
Status:02/20/08 - Senate Read and Adopted
SR 1011President/U.S. Congress; urged to review conviction/incarceration of former agents Ignacio "Nacho" Ramos/Jose Alonso Compean
- (13) Douglas,John 17th
- SC:I COOP
- HC:
Status:03/11/08 - Senate Passed/Adopted
SR 1036Lambert, Ezekiel Roy; condolences
- (9) Douglas,John 17th
- SC:
- HC:
Status:02/28/08 - Senate Read and Adopted
SR 1052Endangered Species Act of 1973; urged to be amended and congressional House Resolution 3847 be passed
- (13) Douglas,John 17th
- SC:NR&E
- HC:
Status:03/11/08 - Senate Passed/Adopted
SR 1053Take Your Kids to Vote Day; declare November 4
- (8) Douglas,John 17th
- SC:
- HC:
Status:02/29/08 - Senate Read and Adopted
SR 1188Senate Alzheimer's Disease and Other Dementias Study Committee; create
- (14) Douglas,John 17th
- SC:RULES
- HC:
Status:04/02/08 - Senate Passed/Adopted
SR 1206Ruffin, Jr.; Honorable John H. "Jack"; recognize
- (14) Douglas,John 17th
- SC:
- HC: