Senate first readers 2007 March 27

SENATE FIRST READERS TUESDAY, MARCH 27,2007 THIRTIETH LEGISLATIVE DAY

SB 313,

By Senators Thomas of the 54th, Unterman of the 45th, Goggans of the 7th and Hawkins of the 49th:

A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend M c l e 2 of Chapter 34 of Title 43 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to physicians, so as to authorize the Composite State Board of Medical Examiners to enter into a contract with a nonprofit corporation to conduct impaired physicians programs; to provide for legislative findings; to provide for a definition; to provide for functions *and*responsibilities of the nonprofit contractor; to provide.for immunity; to provide for confidentiality of reports; to provide for reports to the board by the nonprofit contractor; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.

Referred to Health and Human Services Committee.

SB 314. By Senators Brown of the 26th and Staton of the 18th:

A BILL to be entitled an Act to provide that no person who is sewing on the Bibb County Board of Tax Assessors or who has served on the Bibb County Board of Tax Assessors within the preceding 12 month period shall be eligible to serve as an employee of such board in any capacity; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.

Referred to State and Local Governmental Operations Committee.

SB 315. By Senators Smith of the 52nd and Hawkins of the 49th:

A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Chapter 21 of Title 15 of the O.C.G.A., relating to payment and disposition of fines, so as to abolish the Georgia Driver's Education Commission and transfer the purposes and duties of such commission to the State Board of Education; to amend Article 2 of Chapter 5 of Title 40 of the O.C.G.A., relating to issuance, expiration, and renewal of drivers' licenses, so as to change the age for the issuance of certain driver's licenses and instructional permits; to provide for an increase in the age for the issuance of certain driver's licenses and instnrctional permits upon the certification of the availability of driver education programs by the State Board of Education; to provide for related matters; to provide an effective date; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.

Referred to Public Safety and Homeland Security Committee,

SB 316. By Senator Douglas of the 17th:

A-BILL to ,be entitled an Act to provide for a homestead exemption from Newton County ad valorem taxes for school district maintenance and operations purposes in the amount of $30,000.00 of the assessed value of the homestead for residents of that county who dre 63 years of age or over and whose annual adjusted gross income does not exceed $25,000.00; to provide for definitions; to specify the terms and conditions of the exemption and the procedures relating thereto; to provide for applicability; to provide for a referendum, effective dates, and automatic repeal; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.

Referred to State and Local Governmental werations Comittee.

SB 317. By Senator Whitehead, Sr, of the 24th:

A BILL to be entitled an Act to authorize Columbia County to exercise all redevelopment and other powers under Article IX, Section 11, Paragraph VII(b) of the Constitution and Chapter 44 of Title 36 of the O.C.G.A., the "Redevelopment Powers Law," as amended; to provide for a referendum; to provide effective dates; )to provide for automatic repeal under certain circumstances; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other;purposes.

Referred to State and Local Covemental Operations Committee.

Sf3 318. . By Senator Chance of the 16th:

A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Chapter 1 of Title 15 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to the general provisions of courts, so as to change certain provisions relating to requesting judicial assistance from other courts; to define a term; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.

Referred to Judiciary Committee,

SR 473. By Senator Harp of the 29th:

A ESOLUTION congratulating the 2006-2007 Manchester High School Blue Devils boys basketball team; and for other purposes.

Read and adopted.

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By Senators Hooks of the 14th and Hill of the 4th:

A MSOL,UTION honoring and remembering the life of Vendie Hudson Hooks; an8 for other purposes.

Read and adopted.

SR 3'75. By Senator Mill of the 4th:

A mSOLUTION honoring and remembe~ngthe life of Dr. Norris fCemp
Mabry; and for other purposes.

Read and adopted.

SR 4'76. By Senator Hill of the 4th:

A mSOLUTION commending the Pinewood Christian Academy Lady Patriots varsity girls basketball team; and for other purposes.

Read and adopted.

SR 477.

By Senators Henson of the 41st, Adelman of the 42nd, Tate of the 38th and Hooks of the 14th:

A RESOLUTION recognizing and commending Karen Dodson; and for other purposes.

Read and adopted.

SR 478.

By Senators Meyer von Bremen of the 12th, Hill of the 32nd, Rogers of the 21st, Harp of the 29th and Pearson of the 5lst:

A RESOLUTION recognizing his Excellency Dr. Klaus Scharioth, hbassador of the Federal Republic of Germany to the United States; and for other purposes.

Read and adopted.

SR 479. By Senator Carter of the 13th:

A RESOLUTION commending the Ti& County High School Future Farmers of America biodiesel group; and for other purposes.

Read and adopted.

SR 480.

By Senators Carter of the 13th, Johnson of the lst, Hooks of the 14th, Meyer von Bremen of the 12th, Mullis of the 53rd and others:

A RESOLUTION creating the Senate Study Committee on Increasing Cargo Capacity at Georgia Ports; and for other purposes.

Referred to Economic Development Committee.

SR 481. By Senators Bulloch of the 1 1th and Golden of the 8th:

A RESOLUTION commending Dr. James "Jim" and Carolyn Story on the occasion of the 30th Annual Rose City Run; and for other purposes.

Read and adopted.

SR 482.

By Senators Rogers of the 21st, Hill of the 32nd, Powell of the 23rd, Pearson of the 5Ist, Douglas of the 17th and others:

A RESOLUTION creating the Senate Communications Taxes and Fees Study Committee; and for other purposes.

Referred to Finance Committee.

SR 483. By Senator Harp of the 29th:

A RESOLUTION encouraging the effective teaching of social studies in Georgia's public schools and urging the State Board of Education and each local board of education in this state to ensure that certain tenets for effective social studies teaching and learning are followed; and for other purposes.

Referred to Education and Youth Committee.
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SR 484. By Senator Brown of the 26th:

A RESOLUTION congratulating the 2006-2007 Wilkinson County High School Warriors boys basketball team on winning the Class A State Championship; and for other purposes.

Read and adopted.

SR 485. By Senator Butler of the 55th:

A RESOLUTION commending Nicholas Alexander Lott on becoming an Eagle Scout; and for other purposes.

Read and adopted.

SR 486. By Senator Thomas of the 54th:

A RESOLUTION honoring the memory of Clint H. Bryant and designating the bridge by which SR 2 crosses over the Conasauga River at Beaverdale as the Clint fI. Bryant Memorial Bridge; and for other purposes.

Referred to Transportation Committee.
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SR 487. By Senator Wiles of the 37th:

A RESOLUTION creating the Senate Study Committee on the Teacher Complaint/Grievance Procedure; and for other purposes.

Referred to Education and Youth Committee.

SR 488.

By Senator Wiles of the 37th:
ass ow; A RESOLUTION honoring and remembering the life of Robert Scott
and for other purposes.

Read and' adopted.

SF. 489. By Senator Harbison of the 15th:

A RESOLUTION congratulating William Taylor, Jr., for being named a Small Business Giant by the Greater Columbus Chamber of Commerce; and for other purposes.

Read and adopted.

SR 490. By Senator Harbison of the 15th:

A RESOLUTION honoring and 'commending William "Too-Too" Crawford; and for other purposes.

Read and adopted,

SR 491. By Senators Harbison of the 15th and Harp of the 29th:

A RESOLUTION commending Coach Ken Wojociechowski of the 2006-2007 Jordan Vocational High School Red Jackets boys basketball team; and for other purposes.

Read and adopted. SR 492. By Senators Harbison of the 15th and Harp of the 29th: '

A RESOLUTION commending Head Coach Gerald Turner of the 2006-2007 Jordan Vocational High School Red Jackets boys basketball team; and for other purposes.

Read and adopted.

SR 493. By Senators Harbison of the 15th and Harp of the 29th:
A RESOLUTION commending Anthony Dimitri, athletic director of Jordan Vocational High School, on the occasion of the 2006-2007 Jordan Vocational High ~choblR: ed Jackets boys basketball team's victory at the Class AAA State Championship; and for other purposes.
Read and adopted.
SR 494. By ~enators'Harbisanof the 15th and Harp of the 29th:
A RESOLUTIO~c~ommending Spiritual Leader Alton Albritton of the 20062007 Jordan Vocational High School Red Jackets boys basketball team; and for other purposes.
Read and adopted.
SR 495. By Senators Harbison of the 15th and Harp of the 29th:
A RESOLUTION commending Coach Wes Wilson of the 2006-2007 Jordan Vocational High School Red Jackets boys basketball team; and for other purposes.
Read and adopted.
SR 496. By Senators.Habison of the 115th and Ratp of the 29th:
A RESOLUTION commending Coach Collins Jones of the 2006-2007 Jordan Vocationa1,High School Red Jackets -boys basketball team; and for other purposes.
Read and adopted.
SR 497. By SenatorsHarbison of the 15th and Harp of the 29th:
A RESOLUTION commending Derrick Hayes of the 2006-2007 Jordan Vocational High Schobl Red Jackets' boys basketball team; and for other purposes.
Read and adopted.
SR 498. By Senators Harbison of the 15th and Harp of the 29th:
a ' A*RESOLUTIONcommending Cartavius Minger of the 2006-2007 Jordan Vocati0halaHigh School Red Jackets boys basketball team; and for other purposes.
Read and adopted.
SR 499. By Senators Harbison of the 15thand Harp of the 29th
I A RESOLUTION commending Pierre Ware of the 2006-2007 Jordan Vocatibnal High School Red Jackets boys baske'tball team; and for other purposes.
Read and adopted.

SR 500.

By ~enators'~arbisonf the 15thand Harp of the 29th:

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Vocational High School Red Jackets boys basketball team; and for other

purposes.

Read and adopted.

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SR 501. By Senators Harbison of the 15th and H q of the 29th:

, A RESOLUTION commending Joe Crouch of tfte 2006-2007 Jordan Vocational High*School Red Jackets boys basketball team; and for other purposes.

Read and adopted. '

SR 502. By Senatoq Haibison of the 15th and Harp of the 29th:

A WSQLUTION commending Derek Brown of the 2006-2007 Jordan Vocational High Schoql Red Jackets boys basketball team; and for other purposes.

Read and adopted.

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SR 503. By Senators Harbi~onof the 15th and Harp of the 29th:

A RESOLUTION commending Steve Peterson of the. 2006-2007 Jordan

Vocational ,High School Red Jackets boys hasketball team; and for other

purposes.

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Read and adopted.

SR 504. By Senators.Harbison of the 15thand Harp of the 29tb:

A REiSOLUTXON commending Xavier L p e of the 2006-2007 Jordan

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Vocational High School Red lackpts boys, basketball team; and for other

purposes.

Read and adopted.

SR 505. By Senators Harbison of the 15th and Harp of the 29th:

A RESQLUTION commending Keith Saunders of the 2006-2007 Jordan Vocationql High Schooll.Red Jackets boys basketball team; and for other purposes.

Read and adopted.

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SR 506. By Senators Harbison of the 15th and Harp of the 29th:

A ESOLUTION commending Tim Jordan of the 2006-2007 Jordan Vocational High School,'+Red. Jackets boys basketball team; and for other purposes.

Read and adopted.

SR 507. By Senators Harbison of the 15th and Harp of the 29th:
A RESOLUTION commending James Abraham of the 2006-2007 Jordan Vocational High School Red Jackets boys basketball team; and for other purposes.
Read and adopted.
SR 508. By Senators Harbison of the 15th and Harp of the 29th:
A RESOLUTION commending Joushua Woods of the 2006-2007 Jordan Vocational High School Red Jackets boys basketball team; and for other purposes.
Read and adopted.
SR'509. By senators Harbison of the 15th and Harp of the 29th:
A RESOLUTION commending Winford Ivey of the 2006-2007 Jordan Vocational High School Red Jackets boys basketball team; and for other purposes.
Read and adopted.
SR 510. By Senators Harbison of the 15th and Harp of the 29th:
A RESOLUTION commending Xavier Jordan of the 2006-2007 Jordan Vocational High School Red Jackets boys basketball team; and for other purposes.
Read and adopted.
SR 5 1 1. By Senators Hudgens of the 47th and Hawkins of the 49th:
A RESOLUTION commending musician Dustin Wilkes; and for other purposes.
Read and adopted.
SR 512. By Senator ~ a w k i nosf the 49th:
A RESOLUTION recognizing and commending Laura D.Braswell, DDS; N.
Gail McLaurin, DMC); Rebecca C . Weinman, DDS; and Mollie A. Winston, DDS; and for other purposes.
Read and a'doptkd.
SR 513. By Senators Harbison ofthe 15th and Harp of the 29th:
A RESOLUTION commending Terrance Hill of the 2006-2007 Jordan Vocational High School Red Jackets boys basketball team; and for other purposes.
Read and adopted.
SR 514. By Senator Whitehead, Sr. of the 24th:
A RESOLUTION commending Hillary Lee Lindsey on receiving her first Grammy Award at the 49th Annual Grammy Awards; and for other purposes.
Read and adopted.