Legislation Sponsored by Emanuel Jones (12)
Date of Last Recorded Action: 4/25/2024
SB 0007
Neutral
Board of Ethics of DeKalb County; change a definition
Emanuel Jones
5/13/2019
Effective Date
Intragovernmental Coordination
State and Local Governmental Operations
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Intern 2
Local Legislation
SB 0033
Support
Guns - Prohibit in Government Buildings
Emanuel Jones
1/30/2019
Senate Read and Referred
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Public Safety
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Firearms/Carry Laws
General County Government
Todd Edwards
This legislation prohibits the carrying guns/weapons in government buildings.
SB 0034
Neutral
Guns - Prohibit Those with Certain Disabilities from Obtaining License
Emanuel Jones
1/30/2019
Senate Read and Referred
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Judiciary
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Firearms/Carry Laws
General County Government
Todd Edwards
This bill prohibits those diagnosed with mental disabilities, within 10 years preceding their applications, from obtaining weapons carry licenses. An exception is made if the individual submits a sworn statement from a psychologist or psychiatrist that the applicant is mentally competent. This also applies to the transfer or sale of a firearm.
SB 0053
Neutral
County Board of Education of DeKalb County; boundaries of an independent school system are not extended by annexation; provide
Emanuel Jones
5/10/2019
Veto V8
Intragovernmental Coordination
State and Local Governmental Operations
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Intern 2
Local Legislation
SB 0078
Neutral
Guns - Training Required Prior to Obtaining a Weapons Carry License
Emanuel Jones
2/8/2019
Senate Read and Referred
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Public Safety
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Firearms/Carry Laws
Todd Edwards
This legislation requires an individual to complete training before obtaining a Georgia weapons carry license. Effective December 31, 2019, the training must have been completed at least three years prior to applying for the license. The "handgun education program" is to be conducted by the Georgia Department of Public Safety. Those having obtained a license prior to Dec. 31, 2019, are not required to undergo the training.
SB 0147
Evaluating
County Commissioners' Lobbying Restriction
Emanuel Jones
2/21/2019
Senate Read and Referred
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Ethics
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General County Government
Todd Edwards
This bill prohibits elected city, county and school officials from registering as a lobbyist if he or she is compensated for the lobbying activities other than by their salary from their respective city, county or school district.
SB 0256
Neutral
Stockbridge Public Facilities Authority; create
Emanuel Jones
5/6/2019
Effective Date
Intragovernmental Coordination
State and Local Governmental Operations
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Local Legislation
SB 0300
Support
Elections - State to Provide Local Grants for Voting Rights Education
Emanuel Jones
1/16/2020
Senate Read and Referred
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Government Oversight
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2020/01/17 Report
Elections
General County Government
Todd Edwards
This bill authorizes the Georgia Department of Community Affairs to provide grants (subject to state appropriation) to local governments to implement local voting rights awareness and education programs. The grants and programs cannot be used to support any particular party, candidate or issue on the ballot.
SB 0422
Neutral
City of Stonecrest in DeKalb County; elected officials forfeiting office; a provision; modify
Emanuel Jones
2/24/2020
Senate Read and Referred
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State and Local Governmental Operations
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Local Legislation
SB 0469
Neutral
City of Stonecrest in DeKalb County; mayor from the city council; remove
Emanuel Jones
3/2/2020
Senate Read and Referred
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State and Local Governmental Operations
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Local Legislation
SB 0470
Neutral
County Board of Education of DeKalb County; boundaries of certain independent school systems; annexation; approved in a local Act; provide
Emanuel Jones
3/2/2020
Senate Read and Referred
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State and Local Governmental Operations
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Local Legislation
SB 0471
Neutral
County Board of Education of DeKalb County; boundaries of certain independent school systems; annexation; approved in a separate local law; provide
Emanuel Jones
3/2/2020
Senate Read and Referred
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State and Local Governmental Operations
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Local Legislation
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