Georgia State Senator

Sam Watson 2023-2024 Regular Session - Authored & Sponsored Legislation (Page 2)

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Primary Sponsor of Legislation

GA

Georgia 2023-2024 Regular Session

Georgia Senate Bill SB128

Introduced
2/9/23  
Refer
2/13/23  
Introduced
2/9/23  
Report Pass
2/21/23  
Refer
2/13/23  
Engrossed
2/28/23  
Report Pass
2/21/23  
Report Pass
3/8/23  
Engrossed
2/28/23  
Enrolled
4/5/23  
Report Pass
3/8/23  
Chaptered
5/1/23  
Enrolled
4/5/23  
Chaptered
5/1/23  
Peace Officers' Annuity and Benefit Fund; the total percentage of funds that can be invested in alternative investments; raise the limit
GA

Georgia 2023-2024 Regular Session

Georgia Senate Bill SB134

Introduced
2/9/23  
Refer
2/13/23  
Introduced
2/9/23  
Report Pass
2/21/23  
Refer
2/13/23  
Engrossed
3/1/23  
Report Pass
2/21/23  
Report Pass
3/14/23  
Engrossed
3/1/23  
Enrolled
4/5/23  
Report Pass
3/14/23  
Chaptered
5/2/23  
Enrolled
4/5/23  
Chaptered
5/2/23  
Evidence; that a child witness be deemed competent to testify without taking the oath; provide
GA

Georgia 2023-2024 Regular Session

Georgia Senate Bill SB135

Introduced
2/9/23  
Refer
2/13/23  
Introduced
2/9/23  
Report Pass
2/21/23  
Refer
2/13/23  
Engrossed
3/1/23  
Report Pass
2/21/23  
Report Pass
3/14/23  
Engrossed
3/1/23  
Enrolled
4/5/23  
Report Pass
3/14/23  
Chaptered
5/2/23  
Enrolled
4/5/23  
Chaptered
5/2/23  
Paternity; Uniform Parentage Act of 2017; align evidentiary medical and genetic testing
GA

Georgia 2023-2024 Regular Session

Georgia Senate Bill SB140

Introduced
2/9/23  
Refer
2/13/23  
Introduced
2/9/23  
Report Pass
2/23/23  
Refer
2/13/23  
Engrossed
3/6/23  
Report Pass
2/23/23  
Report Pass
3/15/23  
Engrossed
3/6/23  
Enrolled
3/22/23  
Report Pass
3/15/23  
Chaptered
3/23/23  
Enrolled
3/22/23  
Chaptered
3/23/23  
Hospitals; the treatment of gender dysphoria in minors performed in hospitals and other licensed healthcare facilities; prohibit certain surgical procedures
GA

Georgia 2023-2024 Regular Session

Georgia Senate Bill SB141

Introduced
2/9/23  
Refer
2/13/23  
Introduced
2/9/23  
Professions and Businesses; health care providers from performing specified practices on minors relating to altering a person's appearance relating to gender; prohibit
GA

Georgia 2023-2024 Regular Session

Georgia Senate Bill SB142

Introduced
2/9/23  
Refer
2/13/23  
Introduced
2/9/23  
Report Pass
2/22/24  
Refer
2/13/23  
Dog Ownership; the definition of dangerous dog; revise
GA

Georgia 2023-2024 Regular Session

Georgia Senate Bill SB149

Introduced
2/9/23  
Refer
2/13/23  
Introduced
2/9/23  
Report Pass
2/21/23  
Refer
2/13/23  
Engrossed
2/28/23  
Report Pass
2/21/23  
Report Pass
3/14/23  
Engrossed
2/28/23  
Enrolled
4/5/23  
Report Pass
3/14/23  
Chaptered
5/3/23  
Enrolled
4/5/23  
Chaptered
5/3/23  
"Georgia Door-to-Door Sales Act"; enact
GA

Georgia 2023-2024 Regular Session

Georgia Senate Bill SB154

Introduced
2/13/23  
Refer
2/14/23  
Introduced
2/13/23  
Report Pass
2/22/24  
Refer
2/14/23  
Sale or Distribution of Harmful Materials to Minors; provisions of Code Section 16-12-103 shall be applicable to libraries operated by schools; provide
GA

Georgia 2023-2024 Regular Session

Georgia Senate Bill SB160

Introduced
2/13/23  
Refer
2/14/23  
Introduced
2/13/23  
Report Pass
2/23/23  
Refer
2/14/23  
Engrossed
3/6/23  
Report Pass
2/23/23  
Report Pass
3/15/23  
Engrossed
3/6/23  
Enrolled
4/5/23  
Report Pass
3/15/23  
Chaptered
5/1/23  
Enrolled
4/5/23  
Chaptered
5/1/23  
Employment Security; provisions
GA

Georgia 2023-2024 Regular Session

Georgia Senate Bill SB161

Introduced
2/13/23  
Refer
2/14/23  
Introduced
2/13/23  
Counties and Municipal Corporations; cyber attacks directed at contractors and suppliers by requiring certain provisions in county and municipal contracts; ensure counties and municipalities are protected
GA

Georgia 2023-2024 Regular Session

Georgia Senate Bill SB165

Introduced
2/14/23  
Refer
2/15/23  
Introduced
2/14/23  
Dimensions and Weight of Vehicles and Loads; allowable variance for weight limitations upon a vehicle or load; provide
GA

Georgia 2023-2024 Regular Session

Georgia Senate Bill SB167

Introduced
2/14/23  
Refer
2/15/23  
Introduced
2/14/23  
Public Utilities and Public Transportation; electricity to propel motor vehicles through electric vehicle charging equipment; exclude the provision
GA

Georgia 2023-2024 Regular Session

Georgia Senate Bill SB170

Introduced
2/14/23  
Refer
2/15/23  
Introduced
2/14/23  
Report Pass
2/22/23  
Refer
2/15/23  
Engrossed
2/28/23  
Report Pass
2/22/23  
"Students and Teachers SPEAK Act"; enact
GA

Georgia 2023-2024 Regular Session

Georgia Senate Bill SB180

Introduced
2/14/23  
Refer
2/15/23  
Introduced
2/14/23  
Report Pass
2/26/24  
Refer
2/15/23  
Engrossed
2/29/24  
Report Pass
2/26/24  
"Georgia Religious Freedom Restoration Act"; enact
GA

Georgia 2023-2024 Regular Session

Georgia Senate Bill SB184

Introduced
2/15/23  
Refer
2/16/23  
Introduced
2/15/23  
New Dealers; prohibition on ownership, operation, and control of motor vehicle dealerships by certain manufacturers; repeal an exception