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DeKalb County, GA

Part of metro Atlanta, DeKalb is densely populated and includes parts of Atlanta, Decatur, and Stone Mountain. It has a diverse economy and population.

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SB 6

Controlled Substances; determine whether a controlled substance has been adulterated; authorize the use of testing equipment

Summary

A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Code Section 26-3-22 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to other laws unaffected by the “Georgia Drug and Cosmetic Act,” so as to authorize the use of testing equipment to determine whether a controlled substance has been adulterated; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.

Committees

Committees House Committee: Health Senate Committee: Health and Human Services

Sponsors

Kirkpatrick, Kay (32nd); Strickland, Brian (42nd); Robertson, Randy (29th); Jackson, Kim (41st); Brass, Matt (6th); Goodman, Russ (8th); Harrell, Sally (40th); Watson, Ben (1st)

Status History

04/07/2025: Senate Sent to Governor; 03/18/2025: House Passed/Adopted; 03/18/2025: House Third Readers; 03/11/2025: House Committee Favorably Reported; 02/12/2025: House Second Readers; 02/11/2025: House First Readers; 02/10/2025: Senate Passed/Adopted By Substitute; 02/10/2025: Senate Third Read; 02/05/2025: Senate Read Second Time; 02/04/2025: Senate Committee Favorably Reported By Substitute; 01/15/2025: Senate Read and Referred; 01/14/2025: Senate Hopper

Votes

02/10/2025, Senate Vote #31, 55, 0, 0, 1; 03/18/2025, House Vote #283, 170, 0, 4, 6

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SB 8

Courts; arrest warrant requirements when juvenile courts are acting as courts of inquiry; provide

Summary

A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Title 15 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to courts, so as to provide for arrest warrant requirements when juvenile courts are acting as courts of inquiry; to amend Title 17 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to criminal procedure, so as to make conforming changes; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.

Committees

Committees House Committee: Judiciary Juvenile Senate Committee: Children and Families

Sponsors

Kirkpatrick, Kay (32nd); Strickland, Brian (42nd); Hatchett, Bo (50th); Jackson, Kim (41st); Brass, Matt (6th); Esteves, Jason (35th)

Status History

04/04/2025: House Withdrawn, Recommitted; 03/31/2025: House Withdrawn, Recommitted; 03/31/2025: House Reconsidered; 03/31/2025: House Third Reading Lost; 03/31/2025: House Third Readers; 02/27/2025: House Committee Favorably Reported; 02/12/2025: House Second Readers; 02/11/2025: House First Readers; 02/10/2025: Senate Passed/Adopted; 02/10/2025: Senate Third Read; 02/06/2025: Senate Read Second Time; 02/05/2025: Senate Committee Favorably Reported; 01/15/2025: Senate Read and Referred; 01/14/2025: Senate Hopper

Votes

02/10/2025, Senate Vote #28, 51, 1, 3, 1; 03/31/2025, House Vote #348, 79, 87, 6, 8; 03/31/2025, House Vote #349, 94, 74, 6, 6

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SB 9

“Ensuring Accountability for Illegal AI Activities Act”; enact

Summary

A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Part 1 of Article 3 of Chapter 12 of Title 16 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to general provisions relative to obscenity and related offenses, so as to repeal and replace Code Section 16-12-80, relating to obscene material, distribution, and penalty; to amend Article 1 of Chapter 10 of Title 17 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to procedure for sentencing and imposition of punishment, so as to provide for sentencing of defendants who utilize artificial intelligence in the commission of certain crimes; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.

Committees

Committees House Committee: Technology and Infrastructure Innovation Senate Committee: Judiciary

Sponsors

Albers, John (56th); Still, Shawn (48th); Esteves, Jason (35th); Rahman, Sheikh (5th); Cowsert, Bill (46th); Payne, Chuck (54th); Jones, Emanuel (10th); Anavitarte, Jason (31st); Robertson, Randy (29th)

Status History

03/27/2025: House Passed/Adopted By Substitute; 03/27/2025: House Third Readers; 03/20/2025: House Committee Favorably Reported By Substitute; 03/11/2025: House Withdrawn, Recommitted; 03/10/2025: House Second Readers; 03/06/2025: House First Readers; 03/04/2025: Senate Passed/Adopted By Substitute; 03/04/2025: Senate Third Read; 02/11/2025: Senate Read Second Time; 02/10/2025: Senate Committee Favorably Reported By Substitute; 01/15/2025: Senate Read and Referred; 01/14/2025: Senate Hopper

Votes

03/04/2025, Senate Vote #145, 46, 9, 0, 1; 03/27/2025, House Vote #322, 152, 12, 4, 12

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HR 992

Evans, Gail Hirschorn; extraordinary contributions to journalism, civic life, and mentorship in Georgia; honor

Summary

A RESOLUTION honoring the life, leadership, and legacy of Gail Hirschorn Evans and recognizing her for her extraordinary contributions to journalism, civic life, and mentorship in Georgia; and for other purposes.

Committees

Committees House Committee: N/A Senate Committee: N/A

Sponsors

Holcomb, Scott (101st); Evans, Stacey (57th); Buckner, Debbie (137th); Kendrick, Dar’shun (95th); Oliver, Mary Margaret (84th)

Status History

04/04/2025: House Read and Adopted; 04/04/2025: House First Readers; 04/04/2025: House Hopper

Votes

No votes

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HR 993

Allers, Kimberly Seals; Irth Day; April 11, 2025; recognize

Summary

A RESOLUTION commending Kimberly Seals Allers and recognizing April 11, 2025, as Irth Day; and for other purposes.

Committees

Committees House Committee: N/A Senate Committee: N/A

Sponsors

Cannon, Park (58th); Bennett, Karen (94th); McQueen, Mekyah (61st); Davis, Viola (87th)

Status History

04/04/2025: House Read and Adopted; 04/04/2025: House First Readers; 04/04/2025: House Hopper

Votes

No votes

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HR 984

Green, Janel Jeras; condolences

Summary

A RESOLUTION honoring the life and memory of Janel Jeras Green; and for other purposes.

Committees

Committees House Committee: N/A Senate Committee: N/A

Sponsors

Barnes, Imani (86th); Roberts, Shea (52nd); Draper, Saira (90th); Kendrick, Dar’shun (95th); Drenner, Karla (85th); Bennett, Karen (94th)

Status History

04/04/2025: House Read and Adopted; 04/04/2025: House First Readers; 04/04/2025: House Hopper

Votes

No votes

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HR 957

Run Atlanta 5K Day; April 5, 2025; recognize

Summary

A RESOLUTION recognizing April 5, 2025, as Run Atlanta 5K Day; and for other purposes.

Committees

Committees House Committee: N/A Senate Committee: N/A

Sponsors

Bell, Eric (75th); Berry, Bryce (56th); Reese, Tremaine Teddy (140th); Schofield, Kim (63rd); Scott, Sandra (76th); Davis, Viola (87th)

Status History

04/04/2025: House Read and Adopted; 04/04/2025: House First Readers; 04/04/2025: House Hopper

Votes

No votes

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HR 958

Rich Kidz; cultural contributions to Bankhead and 404 Day; commend

Summary

A RESOLUTION recognizing the Rich Kidz for their cultural contributions to Bankhead and 404 Day; and for other purposes.

Committees

Committees House Committee: N/A Senate Committee: N/A

Sponsors

Bell, Eric (75th); Berry, Bryce (56th); Reese, Tremaine Teddy (140th); Schofield, Kim (63rd); Scott, Sandra (76th); Davis, Viola (87th)

Status History

04/04/2025: House Read and Adopted; 04/04/2025: House First Readers; 04/04/2025: House Hopper

Votes

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