Legislation Sponsored by Sharper, Dexter 177th (5)

Date of Last Recorded Action: 4/25/2024

HB 0330 NeutralElections- Non-Partisan Elections for Sheriffs Sharper, Dexter 177th
2/17/2015 House Second Readers GAff --
Elections General County Government Public Safety and Courts Sheriff Todd Edwards
This legislation requires that sheriffs be elected in nonpartisan elections. 
HB 0331 OpposeFirearm Training Required Before Issuance of License - Sheriffs must Provide for Free Sharper, Dexter 177th
2/17/2015 House Second Readers PS&HS --
Firearms/Carry Laws General County Government Public Safety and Courts Sheriff Todd Edwards
This legislation requires the sheriff to provide handgun education that meets state guidelines free of charge at least once every sixty days to those seeking firearm carry permits.  Individuals seeking a firearm carry license or renewal must complete this training requirement.  ACCG has no position on the training, but opposes the mandate that Sheriffs, thus county coffers, provide it for free of charge.    
HB 0332 WatchIncrease Qualifications for Coroners Sharper, Dexter 177th
2/17/2015 House Second Readers GAff --
Coroners/Medical Examiners Debra Nesbit Elections General County Government Public Safety and Courts
This legislation requires an individual desiring to run for coroner to be licensed as a practical nurse, certified by the Georgia Composite Medical Board or the Department of Public Health, trained in emergency care techniques in a paramedic training course, or has at least two years of study in certain medical programs.
HB 0333 NeutralNonpartisan Elections for Coroners Sharper, Dexter 177th
2/17/2015 House Second Readers GAff --
Coroners/Medical Examiners Elections General County Government Public Safety and Courts Todd Edwards
This legislation requires coroners to run on a nonpartisan election.
HB 0817 EvaluatingMandated Instruction by County Recreation Department on Baseball Dugout Safety Sharper, Dexter 177th
1/26/2016 House Second Readers Ed --
Debra Nesbit General County Government Health and Human Services Juveniles

This legislation requires county parks that provide youth baseball to provide baseball dugout safety instruction at the beginning of each baseball season to children playing baseball.

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