Georgia Legislative Watch

SB50 - Notaries Public; shall be legal resident of United States; provide penalty
Sponsored by: Douglas,John 17th

A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Article 1 of Chapter 17 of Title 45 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to general provisions relative to notaries public, so as to provide that a notary shall be a legal resident of the United States; to provide a penalty; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.

SB23 - Criminal Sentencing Procedure; probation/suspension; court may inquire/consider the legality of prisoner’s presence in United States
Sponsored by: Douglas,John 17th

A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Article 1 of Chapter 10 of Title 17 of the O.C.G.A., relating to criminal sentencing procedure, so as to provide that in making determinations with respect to probation and suspension of sentences, the court may inquire into and consider the legality of a prisoner’s presence in the United States; to amend Article 2 of Chapter 9 of Title 42 of the O.C.G.A., relating to granting of pardons, parole, and other relief in general, so as to provide that the State Board of Pardons and Paroles may inquire into and consider the legality of a prisoner’s presence in the United States when making parole decisions; to make a statement of legislative findings and intent with respect to applicability; to provide for related matters; to provide an effective date; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.

SB2 - Taxation of Property; person illegally in country; not entitled to any tax exemption (PF)
Sponsored by: Douglas,John 17th

PF: A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Part 1 of Article 2 of Chapter 5 of Title 48 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to tax exemptions, so as to provide that property titled to a person who is in this country illegally shall not be entitled to any tax exemption; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.