Georgia · 2025-2026 Regular Session · Bill
SB 322: State Board of Education; include instruction in the proper use of a school bus passenger restraint system within its program of safety instruction; require
In committee Official data
- Introduced
- In committee
- Passed one chamber
- Passed both chambers
- Enacted
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Plain-language summary
SB 322 is a bill introduced in the Georgia Senate on March 3, 2025. According to its official title, it concerns: State Board of Education; include instruction in the proper use of a school bus passenger restraint system within its program of safety instruction; require. Primary sponsor: Gail Davenport (Democratic), Kenya Wicks (Democratic), Harold Jones (Democratic), Kim Jackson (Democratic), Elena Parent (Democratic), Jason Esteves, Sheikh Rahman (Democratic), Randal Mangham (Democratic), Donzella James (Democratic), Tonya Anderson (Democratic), Ed Harbison (Democratic), Doc Rhett (Democratic). Most recent recorded action (March 4, 2025): Senate Read and Referred.
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Official summary
Abstract published by the legislature (via Open States). Text as published by the legislature; reproduced verbatim.
A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Part 5 of Article 6 of Chapter 2 of Title 20 of the O.C.G.A., relating to program weights and funding requirements, so as to require that the State Board of Education include instruction in the proper use of a school bus passenger restraint system within its program of safety instruction; to amend Part 6 of Article 1 of Chapter 8 of Title 40 of the O.C.G.A., relating to equipment of school buses, so as to require that school buses be equipped with passenger restraint systems; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.
Sponsors
Sponsors by party (alphabetical): Democratic 11
| Name | Role | Party | Chamber | District |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Gail Davenport | Primary sponsor | Democratic | Senate | 17 |
| Kenya Wicks | Primary sponsor | Democratic | Senate | 34 |
| Harold Jones | Primary sponsor | Democratic | Senate | 22 |
| Kim Jackson | Primary sponsor | Democratic | Senate | 41 |
| Elena Parent | Primary sponsor | Democratic | Senate | 44 |
| Jason Esteves | Primary sponsor | Not applicable (committee) | — | — |
| Sheikh Rahman | Primary sponsor | Democratic | Senate | 5 |
| Randal Mangham | Primary sponsor | Democratic | Senate | 55 |
| Donzella James | Primary sponsor | Democratic | Senate | 28 |
| Tonya Anderson | Primary sponsor | Democratic | Senate | 43 |
| Ed Harbison | Primary sponsor | Democratic | Senate | 15 |
| Doc Rhett | Primary sponsor | Democratic | Senate | 33 |
“Support” is shown only as formal sponsorship recorded by the legislature. Roll-call votes are available on the official bill page.
Recent official actions
- Senate Read and Referred
- Senate Hopper