Journal of the Senate of the State of Georgia special session 2005 commenced at Atlanta, Georgia, Tuesday, September 6, 2005 and adjourned Saturday September 10, 2005

JOURNAL
OF THE
SENATE
OF THE
STATE OF GEORGIA
SPECIAL SESSION 2005
Commenced at Atlanta, Georgia, Tuesday, September 6, 2005 and adjourned Saturday, September 10, 2005
Printed on Recycled Paper
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OFFICERS
OF THE
STATE SENATE 2005 SPECIAL SESSION
MARK TAYLOR .............................................................. President (Lieutenant Governor) DOUGHERTY COUNTY
ERIC JOHNSON .............................................................................. President Pro Tempore CHATHAM COUNTY
FRANK ELDRIDGE, JR ................................................................. Secretary of the Senate WARE COUNTY
MATTHEW HILL..................................................................................... Sergeant at Arms BARTOW COUNTY
STAFF OF SECRETARY OF SENATE
JOHN BARBOUR........................................................................................... Journal Clerk FULTON COUNTY
AUDRA DEANNE DODD ................................................................ Assistant to Secretary DEKALB COUNTY
ROBERT EWING .................................................................................. Assistant Secretary DEKALB COUNTY
JEFFREY FOLEY.........................................................................................Calendar Clerk DEKALB COUNTY
CHEREE HARPER............................................................................................ Index Clerk FULTON COUNTY
MICHELLE SIMMONS ........................................................... Enrolling/Engrossing Clerk COBB COUNTY
DEBBIE SORRELLS......................................................................... Assistant to Secretary GWINNETT COUNTY
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MEMBERS OF THE
SENATE OF GEORGIA ALPHABETICALLY ARRANGED ACCORDING TO NAMES,
WITH DISTRICTS AND ADDRESSES FOR THE 2005 SPECIAL SESSION

Senators

District

Address

David Adelman (D) .................................... 42..........................................................Decatur

Don Balfour (R).......................................... 09.......................................................Snellville

Robert Brown (D) ....................................... 26........................................................... Macon

John Bulloch (R)......................................... 11................................................... Ochlocknee

Gloria S. Butler (D) .................................... 55............................................ Stone Mountain

Casey Cagle (R).......................................... 49.................................................... Gainesville

Joseph Carter (R) ........................................ 13............................................................ Tifton

Ronnie Chance (R) ..................................... 16...........................................................Tyrone

Jeff Chapman (R)........................................ 03.....................................................Brunswick

John Douglas (R) ........................................ 17..................................................... Covington

Vincent D. Fort (D) .................................... 39.......................................................... Atlanta

Greg Goggans (R)....................................... 07.........................................................Douglas

Tim Golden (D) .......................................... 08........................................................ Valdosta

Johnny Grant (R) ........................................ 25.................................................Milledgeville

Bill Hamrick (R) ......................................... 30......................................................Carrollton

Ed Harbison (D).......................................... 15......................................................Columbus

Seth Harp (D).............................................. 29.........................................................Midland

Bill Heath (R) ............................................. 31..........................................................Bremen

Steve Henson (D)........................................ 41...........................................................Tucker

Jack Hill (R)................................................ 04...................................................... Reidsville

Judson Hill (R)............................................ 32.........................................................Marietta

George Hooks (D) ...................................... 14.......................................................Americus

Ralph Hudgens (R) ..................................... 47........................................................... Comer

Eric Johnson (R) ......................................... 01.......................................................Savannah

Emanuel Jones (D)...................................... 10.....................................................Ellenwood

Brian Kemp (R) .......................................... 46...........................................................Athens

Michael S. Meyer von Bremen (D) ............ 12.......................................................... Albany

Steen Miles (D)........................................... 43..........................................................Decatur

Dan Moody (R)........................................... 56..................................................... Alpharetta

Jeff Mullis (R) ............................................ 53................................................ Chickamauga

Chip Pearson (R) ........................................ 51.................................................. Dawsonville

J.B. Powell (D) ........................................... 23............................................................Blythe

Kasim Reed (D) .......................................... 35.......................................................... Atlanta

Chip Rogers (R).......................................... 21.................................................... Woodstock

Nancy Schaefer (R) .................................... 50.................................................... Turnerville

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Mitch Seabaugh (R).................................... 28.................................................... Sharpsburg Valencia Seay (D)....................................... 34................................................. College Park David Shafer (R)......................................... 48........................................................... Duluth Preston Smith (R) ....................................... 52.............................................................Rome Terrell Starr (D) .......................................... 44...................................................... Jonesboro Cecil Staton (R) .......................................... 18........................................................... Macon Bill Stephens (R) ........................................ 27...........................................................Canton Doug Stoner (D) ......................................... 06..........................................................Smyrna Horacena Tate (D) ...................................... 38.......................................................... Atlanta Don Thomas (R) ......................................... 54........................................................... Dalton Regina Thomas (D) .................................... 02.......................................................Savannah Curt Thompson (D) .................................... 05........................................................Norcross Steve Thompson (D)................................... 33.........................................................Marietta Ross Tolleson (R) ....................................... 20..............................................................Perry Renee Unterman (R)................................... 45...........................................................Buford Dan Weber (R)............................................ 40.................................................... Dunwoody Jim Whitehead, Sr. (R) ............................... 24............................................................ Evans John Wiles (R) ............................................ 37......................................................Kennesaw Tommie Williams (R)................................. 19............................................................ Lyons Sam Zamarripa (D) ..................................... 36.......................................................... Atlanta

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Senate Chamber, Atlanta, Georgia Tuesday, September 6, 2005 First Legislative Day

Pursuant to a proclamation by His Excellency, Governor Sonny Perdue, the Senate met in Special Session in the Senate Chamber at 1:00 p.m. this day, and was called to order by Lieutenant Governor Mark Taylor, President of the Senate.

The following Proclamation by His Excellency, Governor Sonny Perdue, convening the General Assembly of Georgia in Special Session, was read by the Secretary:

BY THE GOVERNOR OF THE STATE OF GEORGIA

A PROCLAMATION CONVENING THE GENERAL ASSEMBLY OF
GEORGIA IN SPECIAL SESSION

WHEREAS:

Article V, Section II, Paragraph VII of the Constitution of the State of Georgia grants to the Governor the power to convene a special session of the General Assembly, stating and thereby limiting its purposes; and

WHEREAS:

The Regular Session of the 2005 General Assembly adjourned sine die on March 31, 2005; and

WHEREAS:

Motor fuel prices have risen substantially since the adjournment of the 2005 General Assembly; and

WHEREAS:

Hurricane Katrina has caused major destruction and damage to properties in the states of Alabama, Mississippi and Louisiana, adversely affecting the motor fuel supply to the state of Georgia, which has had the effect of further increasing gas prices in the State of Georgia; and

WHEREAS:

The Governor has determined that certain purposes warrant the convocation of a special session; now

THEREFORE:

By virtue of the power and authority that the Constitution of the State of Georgia confers upon me, I, Sonny Perdue, Governor of the State of Georgia, do hereby convene the General Assembly of this State in Special Session at 1:00 p.m. on September 6, 2005, for the purposes and only the purposes stated as follows:

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1.

To ratify the Executive Order dated September 2, 2005 and

numbered 09.02.05.01 in the official records of the Office of

the Governor, which suspended the collection of all state

sales and use taxation, state excise taxation, and the second

motor fuel tax as those taxes apply to aviation gasoline, and

motor fuel used to propel motor vehicles for use on or off

public highways including gasoline, dyed fuel oils, liquid

propane gas, and other special fuels including but not limited

to gasohol, ethanol, liquefied natural gas, or compressed

natural gas, and excluding jet fuel, commencing with all

deliveries occurring immediately following the last moment

of September 2, 2005, until the General Assembly acts upon

this Order;

2.

To enact general law providing a temporary exemption on

motor fuel taxes due the state commencing with all deliveries

occurring immediately following the last moment of

September 2, 2005, and ending midnight September 30,

2005, and other related purposes;

3.

To amend Code Section 50-19-7 of the Official Code of

Georgia Annotated to change provisions relating to the

mileage reimbursement rate for traveling expenses for

officers, officials, and employees of the executive, legislative,

and judicial branches of state government.

This 2nd day of September, 2005.

/s/ Sonny Perdue
GOVERNOR

ATTEST
/s/ John R. Watson
CHIEF OF STAFF

Senator Golden of the 8th asked unanimous consent that Senator Meyer von Bremen of the 12th be excused. The consent was granted, and Senator Meyer von Bremen was excused.

Senator Smith of the 52nd asked unanimous consent that Senator Thomas of the 54th be excused. The consent was granted, and Senator Thomas was excused.

The roll was called and the following Senators answered to their names:

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Adelman Balfour Brown Bulloch Butler Cagle Carter Chance Chapman Douglas Fort Goggans Golden Grant Hamrick Harbison Harp Heath

Henson Hill,Jack Hill,Judson Hooks Hudgens Johnson Jones Kemp Miles Moody Mullis Pearson Powell Reed Rogers Schaefer Seabaugh Seay

Shafer,D Smith Starr Staton Stephens Stoner Tate Thomas,R Thompson,C Thompson,S Tolleson Unterman Weber Whitehead Wiles Williams Zamarripa

Not answering were Senators:

Meyer von Bremen (Excused) Thomas, D (Excused)

The members pledged allegiance to the flag.

The President introduced the chaplain of the day, Reverend Rodney K. Turner of Atlanta, Georgia, who offered scripture reading and prayer.

Senator Eric Johnson, President Pro Tempore addressed the Senate.

The following message was received from the House through Mr. Rivers, the Clerk thereof:

Mr. President:

The House has adopted by the requisite constitutional majority the following Resolutions of the House:

HR 1EX. By Representatives Keen of the 179th and Burkhalter of the 50th:

A RESOLUTION to notify the Senate that the House of Representatives has convened; and for other purposes.

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HR 2EX. By Representatives Keen of the 179th and Burkhalter of the 50th:
A RESOLUTION to notify the Governor that the General Assembly has convened; and for other purposes.
The Speaker has appointed as a Committee of Notification on the part of the House the following members:
Representatives Martin of the 47th, Scott of the 2nd, Tumlin of the 38th, Lewis of the 15th, Rynders of the 152nd, Dollar of the 45th and Houston of the 170th.
The following resolution was read and put upon its adoption:
SR 1EX. By Senators Balfour of the 9th, Johnson of the 1st and Williams of the 19th:
A RESOLUTION
Adopting the Rules of the Senate for the 2005 Special Session of the General Assembly of Georgia; and for other purposes.
BE IT RESOLVED BY THE SENATE that the Rules of the Senate in force on March 31 of the 2005 Regular Session of the General Assembly are hereby adopted as the Rules of the Senate for the 2005 special session with the following exceptions:
Strike Rule 2-7.1 which reads as follows: "2-7.1 Process The Senate may resolve itself into a Committee of the Whole by a majority of those voting, provided that the total vote constitutes a quorum, on motion of a member made for that purpose; provided, further, that notice of intention to make such motion shall be given during the session of the preceding day. Individual speeches on such motion shall be limited to three minutes. If such notice shall not have been given, the motion shall prevail if it shall receive the affirmative votes of two-thirds of those voting; provided that the two-thirds shall constitute a majority of all the members elected to the Senate. Provided, further, that whenever the Senate, by its own vote, shall commit any bill or resolution to the Committee of the Whole, and, subsequently, a motion shall be made to resolve the Senate into a Committee of the Whole to consider such bill or resolution, and such motion shall be lost, the said motion shall not be again renewed; but it shall be the duty of the President to require the Secretary of the Senate to read the bill or resolution again at the following day's session under the order of introduction of new matter or reading of bills the first time, and to refer such bill or resolution to the appropriate committee as directed by the President Pro Tempore, unless otherwise ordered by the Senate."
and insert in lieu thereof a new Rule 2-7.1 to read as follows:

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"2-7.1 Process The Senate may resolve itself into a Committee of the Whole by a majority of those voting, provided that the total vote constitutes a quorum, on motion of a member made for that purpose. Individual speeches on such motion shall be limited to three minutes. Provided, further, that whenever the Senate, by its own vote, shall commit any bill or resolution to the Committee of the Whole, and, subsequently, a motion shall be made to resolve the Senate into a Committee of the Whole to consider such bill or resolution, and such motion shall be lost, the said motion shall not be again renewed; but it shall be the duty of the President to require the Secretary of the Senate to read the bill or resolution again at the following day's session under the order of introduction of new matter or reading of bills the first time, and to refer such bill or resolution to the appropriate committee as directed by the President Pro Tempore, unless otherwise ordered by the Senate."
Strike Rule 2-8.4 which reads as follows: "2-8.4 Time Limit; Discharge; Appointment of New Members After a Committee of Conference has been in existence for five (5) days and has failed to make a report to the Senate on the question under consideration, the Senate, on motion and by a majority vote of all members elected to the Senate, may discharge the Senate conferees and appoint new conferees, instruct said Senate conferees, or make any other motion not contrary to the Rules of the Senate. Provided, that during the last five (5) days of the session, the above motions may be made and passed at any time, but not more often than every twenty-four hours."
and insert in lieu thereof a new rule 2-8.4 to read as follows: "2-8.4 Time Limit; Discharge; Appointment of New Members After a Committee of Conference has been in existence for twenty-four (24) hours and has failed to make a report to the Senate on the question under consideration, the President Pro Tempore may discharge the Senate conferees and appoint new conferees, or, after forty-eight (48) hours, the Senate, on motion and by a majority vote of all members elected to the Senate, may discharge the Senate conferees and the President Pro Tempore shall appoint new conferees."
Strike Rule 3-1.2 (a) which reads as follows: "(a) No bill or resolution requiring the concurring vote of the House for passage shall be introduced unless the same shall have been filed in the office of the Secretary before 4:00 p.m. on the previous day."
and insert in lieu thereof a new rule 3-1.2 (a) to read as follows: "(a) On the first day of a special session a bill or resolution requiring the concurring vote of the House of Representatives for passage may be introduced if it has been filed with the Secretary prior to the time for First Reading and Reference of Senate Bills and Resolutions in the Order of Business."

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Strike Rule 4-2.6 which reads as follows: "4-2.6 Order for Second (2nd) Reading; Second Reading After the 35th Day Any general bill or resolution shall be automatically passed to a second reading on the legislative day following the day the bill or resolution is reported by the committee to which it was referred. Except that after the thirty-fifth (35th) day of any regular session, every bill and resolution shall be read a second time on the same legislative day that the bill or resolution is reported by the committee to which it was referred. No debate shall be admitted upon any bill at the first or second reading."
and insert in lieu thereof a new Rule 4-2.6 to read as follows: "4-2.6 Order for Second (2nd) Reading; Second Reading After the 35th Day Every General bill and resolution shall be read a second time on the same legislative day that the bill or resolution is reported by the committee to which it was referred. No debate shall be admitted upon any bill at the first or second reading."
Strike Rule 4-2.14 which reads as follows: "4-2.14 Transmittal to the House No bill or resolution shall be transmitted to the House on the day of passage thereof unless two-thirds of the Senators voting, provided the total vote constitutes a quorum, shall so order. Provided, during the last three legislative days of any regular session, any bill, resolution or other matter which requires action by the House shall be immediately transmitted to the House by the Secretary of the Senate. The Secretary shall also immediately transmit Senate Bills and Resolutions requiring House action on the thirty-third (33rd) legislative day after any notice to reconsider is disposed of."
and insert in lieu thereof a new Rule 4-2.14 to read as follows: "4-2.14 Transmittal to the House No bill or resolution shall be transmitted to the House on the day of passage thereof unless a majority of the Senators voting, provided the total vote constitutes a quorum, shall so order."
Strike Rule 6-7.1 which reads as follows: "6-7.1 Timing and Notice (a) Before any action can be reconsidered, notice of intention to so move must be given to the Senate during the legislative day on which the action sought to be reconsidered took place. The notice cannot be withdrawn and any Senator can move for reconsideration the following legislative day. (b) When the Journal of the preceding day is read, any Senator may move for reconsideration of any matter therein contained, except such matter that has been previously reconsidered or transmitted to the House of Representatives. (c) A notice of motion to reconsider a bill or resolution shall take precedence over a motion to transmit and shall have the effect of defeating the motion to transmit; except on the thirty-third (33rd) day and during the last three (3) days of any regular session, a

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Senator must give notice immediately of his or her intention to move to reconsider, and the President Pro Tempore or the designee of the President Pro Tempore shall set a time during the day when the motion will be entertained, so stating the time to the Senate; the time shall be at the discretion of the President Pro Tempore or the designee of the President Pro Tempore, but not less than ten minutes. If the Senate is considering any other business at the time the motion to reconsider has been set to be entertained, the motion will be taken up upon conclusion of that business." and insert in lieu thereof a new Rule 6-7.1 to read as follows: "6-7.1 Timing and Notice (a) When the Journal of the preceding day is read, any Senator may move for reconsideration of any matter therein contained, except such matter that has been previously reconsidered or transmitted to the House of Representatives. (b) A notice of motion to reconsider a bill or resolution shall take precedence over a motion to transmit and shall have the effect of defeating the motion to transmit. A Senator must give notice immediately of his or her intention to move to reconsider, and the President Pro Tempore or the designee of the President Pro Tempore shall set a time during the day when the motion will be entertained, so stating the time to the Senate; the time shall be at the discretion of the President Pro Tempore or the designee of the President Pro Tempore, but not less than ten minutes. If the Senate is considering any other business at the time the motion to reconsider has been set to be entertained, the motion will be taken up upon conclusion of that business."

Strike Rule 6-7.4 which reads as follows: "6-7.4 Effect of Motion; Return to General Calendar All bills and resolutions reconsidered shall take their place at the foot of the calendar of bills then in order for a third reading; however, during the last thirty-five (35) legislative days of each session, a reconsidered bill or resolution which was passed or adopted shall take its place at the foot of the Rules Calendar, and a reconsidered bill or resolution which was defeated shall be placed on the General Calendar."
and insert in lieu thereof a new Rule 6-7.4 to read as follows: "6-7.4 Effect of Motion; Return to General Calendar All bills and resolutions reconsidered shall take their place at the foot of the calendar of bills then in order for a third reading."

BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the Rules amendments adopted pursuant to this resolution shall be in effect for the 2005 Special Session of the General Assembly only.

On the adoption of the resolution, a roll call was taken, and the vote was as follows:

Y Adelman Y Balfour

Y Hill,Jack Y Hill,Judson

Y Smith Y Starr

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Y Brown Y Bulloch Y Butler Y Cagle Y Carter Y Chance Y Chapman Y Douglas Y Fort Y Goggans Y Golden Y Grant Y Hamrick Y Harbison Y Harp Y Heath Y Henson

Y Hooks Y Hudgens Y Johnson Y Jones Y Kemp E Me V Bremen Y Miles Y Moody Y Mullis Y Pearson Y Powell Y Reed Y Rogers Y Schaefer Y Seabaugh Y Seay Y Shafer,D

Y Staton Y Stephens Y Stoner Y Tate E Thomas,D Y Thomas,R Y Thompson,C Y Thompson,S Y Tolleson Y Unterman
Vacancy Y Weber Y Whitehead Y Wiles Y Williams
Zamarripa

On the adoption of the resolution, the yeas were 52, nays 0.

SR 1EX, having received the requisite constitutional majority, was adopted.

The following resolutions were read and adopted:
SR 2EX. By Senators Williams of the 19th, Johnson of the 1st and Balfour of the 9th:
A RESOLUTION to notify the House of Representatives that the Senate has convened; and for other purposes.
HR 2EX. By Representatives Keen of the 179th and Burkhalter of the 50th:
A RESOLUTION to notify the Governor that the General Assembly has convened; and for other purposes.
The President appointed as a Committee of Notification on the part of the Senate the following Senators: Cagle of the 49th, Stephens of the 27th, Brown of the 26th, Kemp of the 46th, Rogers of the 21st, Starr of the 44th and Unterman of the 45th.

The following Senate legislation was introduced, read the first time and referred to committee:

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SB 1EX. By Senators Grant of the 25th, Johnson of the 1st, Williams of the 19th, Kemp of the 46th, Cagle of the 49th and others:

A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Chapter 19 of Title 50 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to state travel services, so as to change the rate of mileage reimbursement to state officers and employees traveling on state business in their personal motor vehicles; to provide an effective date; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.

Senator Williams of the 19th gave notice and asked unanimous consent that SB 1EX be engrossed.

There was no objection and SB 1EX was engrossed.

The President referred SB 1EX to the Committee of the Whole Senate.

Senator Williams of the 19th moved that the Senate resolve itself into the Committee of the Whole Senate for the purpose of hearing testimony on and to consider SB 1EX.

Senator Douglas of the 17th asked unanimous consent that Senator Chapman of the 3rd be excused. The consent was granted, and Senator Chapman was excused.

Senator Reed of the 35th asked unanimous consent that Senator Zamarripa of the 36th be excused. The consent was granted, and Senator Zamarripa was excused.

On the motion, a roll call was taken, and the vote was as follows:

Y Adelman Y Balfour
Brown Y Bulloch Y Butler Y Cagle Y Carter Y Chance E Chapman Y Douglas Y Fort Y Goggans Y Golden Y Grant Y Hamrick Y Harbison

Y Hill,Jack Y Hill,Judson Y Hooks Y Hudgens Y Johnson Y Jones Y Kemp E Me V Bremen Y Miles Y Moody Y Mullis Y Pearson Y Powell Y Reed Y Rogers Y Schaefer

Y Smith Y Starr Y Staton Y Stephens Y Stoner Y Tate E Thomas,D Y Thomas,R Y Thompson,C Y Thompson,S Y Tolleson Y Unterman
Vacancy Y Weber Y Whitehead Y Wiles

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Y Harp Y Heath Y Henson

Y Seabaugh Y Seay Y Shafer,D

Y Williams E Zamarripa

On the motion, the yeas were 50, nays 0, the motion prevailed; and the Senate resolved into the Committee of the Whole Senate.

Senator Eric Johnson, President Pro Tempore, assumed the Chair.

The President Pro Tempore appointed Senator Williams of the 19th to serve as Chairman of the Committee of the Whole Senate.

At 2:25 p.m. Senator Eric Johnson, President Pro Tempore, announced that the Committee of the Whole Senate would stand in recess until 2:45 p.m.

At 2:45 p.m. Senator Eric Johnson, President Pro Tempore, called the Committee of the Whole Senate to order to hear testimony on SB 1EX.

The President Pro Tempore announced the Committee of the Whole Senate dissolved at 3:12 p.m.

The President resumed the Chair, and the Senate reconvened.

Senator Williams of the 19th, Chairman of the Committee of the Whole Senate, rose and reported that the Committee of the Whole Senate had under consideration SB 1EX and recommended that SB 1EX do pass.

The President announced the recommendation by the Committee of the Whole Senate to the Senate.

The following communication was received by the Secretary:

Senator Bill Stephens District 27 236 State Capitol Atlanta, GA 30334

Committees: Appropriations Banking and Financial Institutions Economic Development Insurance and Labor Reapportionment and Redistricting Rules
The State Senate Atlanta, Georgia 30334
April 12, 2005

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Dear Colleagues,
My bid to become Georgia's first Republican Secretary of State became formal last Friday upon the filing of the appropriate campaign papers. This Campaign will be a future focused, tough, disciplined, winning effort and I believe you will be proud of what we do and how we do it. As you know, I don't believe in dress rehearsals and we are going to do this right while making some history once again.
I look forward to being out on the road and seeing what few parts of Georgia I haven't already represented courtesy of redistricting and the federal courts.
In the meantime, there is an important matter that needs to be addressed. The Caucus Rules we put in place upon taking the Majority in January 2003 are very clear. Article 6, Section one states, "In the event of a vacancy in any Caucus leadership office caused by death, retirement, resignation, or filing for another office, the office shall be filled for its unexpired term by a Caucus election".
Well, I'm not dead or retiring or resigning. Rest assured I intend to remain an active part of our Caucus right up until the Inaugural Ceremonies in January 2007. However, I have filed for another office and the rules are clear. Therefore, Chairman Balfour will be in touch with you with the timeline for a Caucus election to fill my unexpired term as your Majority Leader.
You will probably stop reading at this point, but I hope you don't....because I want you to know what an honor it has been to be a part of this Caucus Leadership Team for the past five years. I hope history will record that I had some small part in working with you all to make the historic transition from controlling 40 % of the Senate to having flipped that to exactly the opposite, with our Republican Caucus now controlling 60% of the Chamber. During that time you gave me the honor of serving you as Caucus Chair, Administration Floor Leader and then Majority Leader. I will be forever grateful for that privilege.
I look forward to serving along side you in the Caucus during the months to come...and to our service together in a different capacity after the elections of 2006.
God Bless you and God Bless the State of Georgia.
/s/ Bill Stephens

The following communications from His Excellency, Governor Sonny Perdue, were received by the Secretary:

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STATE OF GEORGIA OFFICE OF THE GOVERNOR
ATLANTA, 30334-0900
May 10, 2005
The Honorable Mark Taylor President of the Senate 240 State Capitol Atlanta, Georgia 30334
The Honorable Eric Johnson President Pro Tempore 321 State Capitol Atlanta, Georgia 30334
Dear Lieutenant Governor Taylor and Senator Johnson:
I have vetoed Senate Bills 68, 98, 254, 328, 338, 339, 340, 341, 342, 343, 345, and 351, which passed the General Assembly in the 2005 Regular Session.
Article III, Section V, Paragraph XIII of the Georgia Constitution requires that I transmit these bills to you together with the reasons for such vetoes. These bills and corresponding reasons for the vetoes are attached.
Sincerely,
/s/ Sonny Perdue Governor
STATE OF GEORGIA OFFICE OF THE GOVERNOR
ATLANTA, 30334-0900
May 10, 2005 The Honorable Glen Richardson Speaker of the House of Representatives 332 State Capitol Atlanta, Georgia 30334
Dear Speaker Richardson:
I have vetoed House Bills 264, 367 and 444, which passed the General Assembly in the

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2005 Regular Session.
Article III, Section V, Paragraph XIII of the Georgia Constitution requires that I transmit these bills to you together with the reasons for such vetoes. These bills and corresponding reasons for the vetoes are attached.
Sincerely,
/s/ Sonny Perdue Governor

VETO NUMBER 1
HB 264 HB 264 significantly expands the authority of the Georgia Commission on Interstate Cooperation to include all interstate and international relations and expands the type and number of organizations that are considered joint governmental agencies. This new authority is vague and overbroad; I therefore VETO HB 264.

VETO NUMBER 2
HB 367 HB 367 includes many unrelated provisions including regulation of ignition interlock device providers, re-plating of license plates, changes for hazardous material transportation and requirements for driver training schools. The fatal flaw in this bill, however, is the provision that prohibits the operation of public driver improvement clinics in any county in which a private clinic is located. This provision would even require a public clinic to shut down whenever a private clinic begins operating in the same county. This provision is inconsistent with free market competition. I therefore VETO HB 367.
VETO NUMBER 3
HB 444 HB 444 changes the educational and professional requirements for engineers and land surveyors, essentially phasing-out the acceptability of apprenticeship experience and requiring a bachelor's degree. This legislation would ultimately, unnecessarily and inappropriately shut out many individuals from land surveying and likely result in increased costs to consumers. I believe that the underlying purpose of this bill can be better addressed through considering scope of practice as opposed to educational requirements. Therefore, I VETO HB 444.

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VETO NUMBER 4

SB 68

Among other things, SB 68 expands the authority of the Georgia Board of

Real Estate Appraisers and the Georgia Real Estate Commission to regulate continuing

education instructors and the schools offering continuing education courses. These are

privileges not given to similar professional boards and I see no demonstrated need for

such expanded authority or regulation; I therefore VETO SB 68.

VETO NUMBER 5

SB 98

SB 98 authorizes local boards of education to provide life, disability,

liability insurance, retirement or pension coverage, social security and employment

security coverage for local board members. Such benefits would inevitably expand

service on local school boards to full-time engagements. These wide-ranging benefits are

beyond the scope of what is appropriate. I therefore VETO SB 98.

VETO NUMBER 6

SB 254 SB 254, among other things, relaxes the standards for the annual audit of legislative funds and expenditures by removing the requirement for detail. Because such relaxation is inappropriate, I VETO SB 254.

VETO NUMBER 7

SB 328 SB 328 is local legislation applicable to DeKalb County. This bill, among other things, would impose a $5.00 surcharge to fines levied by the State Court or Recorders Court in DeKalb County for the purpose of creating a technology fund for use in the offices of the clerk of the Superior Court, State Court, Magistrate Court and other courts in DeKalb County. In recent years, there has become an over-proliferation of court fines and fees as a means of funding various services at the state and local levels. The proliferation has occurred without a concurrent ability to track, account for and manage receipts to ensure efficiencies. I am unwilling to expand court fines for technology funds for the State and Superior Courts which have greater access to resources than other local courts. I therefore VETO SB 328.

VETO NUMBER 8

SB 338 SB 338 is local legislation applicable to Clayton County. The Clayton County Board of Commissioners has requested that it be vetoed. Local legislation should be a partnership between local officials and their legislative delegation. This bill will have a significant budgetary impact on the county for which the county commission is unprepared to bear the financial burden. I therefore VETO SB 338.

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VETO NUMBER 9
SB 339 SB 339 is local legislation applicable to Clayton County. The Clayton County Board of Commissioners has requested that it be vetoed. Local legislation should be a partnership between local officials and their legislative delegation. This bill will have a significant budgetary impact on the county for which the county commission is unprepared to bear the financial burden. I therefore VETO SB 339.
VETO NUMBER 10
SB 340 SB 340 is local legislation applicable to Clayton County. The Clayton County Board of Commissioners has requested that it be vetoed. Local legislation should be a partnership between local officials and their legislative delegation. This bill will have a significant budgetary impact on the county for which the county commission is unprepared to bear the financial burden. I therefore VETO SB 340.
VETO NUMBER 11
SB 341 SB 341 is local legislation applicable to Clayton County. The Clayton County Board of Commissioners has requested that it be vetoed. Local legislation should be a partnership between local officials and their legislative delegation. This bill will have a significant budgetary impact on the county for which the county commission is unprepared to bear the financial burden. I therefore VETO SB 341.
VETO NUMBER 12
SB 342 SB 342 is local legislation applicable to Clayton County. The Clayton County Board of Commissioners has requested that it be vetoed. Local legislation should be a partnership between local officials and their legislative delegation. This bill will have a significant budgetary impact on the county for which the county commission is unprepared to bear the financial burden. I therefore VETO SB 342.
VETO NUMBER 13
SB 343 SB 343 is local legislation applicable to Clayton County. The Clayton County Board of Commissioners has requested that it be vetoed. Local legislation should be a partnership between local officials and their legislative delegation. This bill will have a significant budgetary impact on the county for which the county commission is unprepared to bear the financial burden. I therefore VETO SB 343.
VETO NUMBER 14
SB 345 SB 345 is local legislation applicable to Clayton County. The Clayton

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County Board of Commissioners has requested that it be vetoed. Local legislation should be a partnership between local officials and their legislative delegation. This bill will have a significant budgetary impact on the county for which the county commission is unprepared to bear the financial burden. I therefore VETO SB 345.

VETO NUMBER 15

SB 351

SB 351 is local legislation applicable to Athens-Clarke County. Among

other things, this bill would authorize the clerk of the state court to impose an additional

$5.00 filing civil filing fee and a $5.00 surcharge to fines for the purpose of creating a

technology fund for use in the State Court of Clarke County. In recent years, there has

become an over-proliferation of court fines and fees as a means of funding various

services at the state and local levels. The proliferation has occurred without a concurrent

ability to track, account for and manage receipts to ensure efficiencies. I am unwilling to

expand court fines for technology funds for the state court system which has greater

access to resources than other local courts. I therefore VETO SB 351.

STATE OF GEORGIA OFFICE OF THE GOVERNOR
ATLANTA, 30334-0900

The Honorable Mark Taylor President of the Senate 240 State Capitol Atlanta, Georgia 30334

May 10, 2005

The Honorable Glen Richardson Speaker of the House of Representatives 332 State Capitol Atlanta, Georgia 30334

Dear Lieutenant Governor Taylor and Speaker Richardson:

Please be advised that I have line item vetoed the following Sections in House Bill 85:

Section 8, pertaining to the Prosecuting Attorneys, page 5;

Section 10, pertaining to the Superior Courts, page 6;

Section 23, pertaining to the Employees' Retirement System of Georgia, page 28;

Section 33, pertaining to the Department of Motor Vehicle Safety, page 50, lines 1265

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through 1267;
Section 48, pertaining to the General Obligation Debt Sinking Fund, page 74, BOND #12;
Section 48, pertaining to the General Obligation Debt Sinking Fund, page 74, BOND #13;
Section 48, pertaining to the General Obligation Debt Sinking Fund, page 74, BOND #14;
Section 48, pertaining to the General Obligation Debt Sinking Fund, page 74, BOND #16;
Section 48, pertaining to the General Obligation Debt Sinking Fund, page 74, BOND #18;
Section 48, pertaining to the General Obligation Debt Sinking Fund, page 74, BOND #19;
Section 48, pertaining to the General Obligation Debt Sinking Fund, page 74, BOND #20;
Section 48, pertaining to the General Obligation Debt Sinking Fund, page 75, BOND #21;
Section 48, pertaining to the General Obligation Debt Sinking Fund, page 75, BOND #26;
Section 48, pertaining to the General Obligation Debt Sinking Fund, page 75, BOND #31;
Section 48, pertaining to the General Obligation Debt Sinking Fund, page 76, BOND #33;
Section 48, pertaining to the General Obligation Debt Sinking Fund, page 80, BOND #77.
The Veto Messages are enclosed for each item referenced above.
Sincerely, /s/ Sonny Perdue
Governor

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VETOES HB 85 FY 2006
Section 8, pertaining to the Prosecuting Attorneys, page 5 of 85: In the appropriations for the Prosecuting Attorneys, the Prosecuting Attorney's Council Program is to be appropriated $5,465,257. This program can be funded through the transfer of funds from the District Attorneys Program within the Prosecuting Attorneys Budget Unit. Therefore, the $5,465,257 for the program (page 5 of 85, lines 74 through 76) in the provisions relative to Section 8, Prosecuting Attorneys is vetoed.
Section 10, pertaining to the Superior Courts, page 6 of 85: In the appropriations for the Superior Courts, the Council of Superior Court Judges Program is to be appropriated $882,809. This program can be funded through the transfer of funds from the other programs within the Superior Courts Budget Unit. Therefore, the $882,809 for the program (page 6 of 85, lines 90 through 92) in the provisions relative to Section 10, Superior Courts is vetoed.
Section 23, pertaining to the Employees' Retirement System of Georgia, page 28 of 85: Language relative to the Public School Employees' Retirement System, a program of the Employees' Retirement System of Georgia reads: "It is the intent of the General Assembly that the employer contribution for Public School Employees' Retirement System shall not exceed $23.35 per member for State Fiscal Year 2005." The appropriations in HB 85 increased the benefit accrual rate per member by $0.50, from $13.00 to $13.50. However, the actuarial study to determine the actual employer contribution for the upcoming fiscal year 2006 has not been complete. Therefore, this language (page 28 of 85) in the provisions relative to Section 23, Employees' Retirement System of Georgia is incorrect and must be vetoed.
Section 33, pertaining to the Department of Motor Vehicle Safety, page 50 of 85, lines 1265 through 1267: In the appropriations for the Department of Motor Vehicle Safety, the Motorcycle Safety Program is to be appropriated $100,000. This program is currently funded through fees paid by applicants. The department did not requests these funds. Therefore, the $100,000 for this program (page 50 of 85, lines 1265 through 1267) in the provisions relative to Section 33, Department of Motor Vehicle Safety is vetoed.
Section 48, pertaining to the General Obligation Debt Sinking Fund, page 74 of 85, BOND #12: This language authorizes the appropriation of $192,360 to finance projects and facilities of the Board of Regents of the University System of Georgia, specifically for library and classrooms expansion to Building A at Waycross College, through the issuance of not more than $2,290,000 in principal amount of General Obligation Debt for 20 years. This project is one of several minor projects on the Fiscal Year 2006 capital budget list of the

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Board of Regents of the University System of Georgia. A more thorough process needs to be developed to evaluate and prioritize projects of this type. Therefore, this language (page 74 of 85, BOND #12) in the provisions relative to Section 48, General Obligation Debt Sinking Fund is vetoed.
Section 48, pertaining to the General Obligation Debt Sinking Fund, page 74 of 85, BOND #13: This language authorizes the appropriation of $411,600 to finance projects and facilities of the Board of Regents of the University System of Georgia, specifically for the minor renovations of the Historic Civil Engineering Building at Georgia Tech, through the issuance of not more than $4,900,000 in principal amount of General Obligation Debt for 20 years. This project is one of several minor projects on the Fiscal Year 2006 capital budget list of the Board of Regents of the University System of Georgia. A more thorough process needs to be developed to evaluate and prioritize projects of this type. Therefore, this language (page 74 of 85, BOND #13) in the provisions relative to Section 48, General Obligation Debt Sinking Fund is vetoed.
Section 48, pertaining to the General Obligation Debt Sinking Fund, page 74 of 85, BOND #14: This language authorizes the appropriation of $411,600 to finance projects and facilities of the Board of Regents of the University System of Georgia, specifically for the minor renovations of the Social Science Library and Wilson Buildings at Kennesaw State University, through the issuance of not more than $4,900,000 in principal amount of General Obligation Debt for 20 years. This project is one of several minor projects on the Fiscal Year 2006 capital budget list of the Board of Regents of the University System of Georgia. A more thorough process needs to be developed to evaluate and prioritize projects of this type. Therefore, this language (page 74 of 85, BOND #14) in the provisions relative to Section 48, General Obligation Debt Sinking Fund is vetoed.
Section 48, pertaining to the General Obligation Debt Sinking Fund, page 74 of 85, BOND #16: This language authorizes the appropriation of $420,000 to finance projects and facilities of the Board of Regents of the University System of Georgia, specifically for the Student Center addition at Gainesville College, through the issuance of not more than $5,000,000 in principal amount of General Obligation Debt for 20 years. This project is one of several minor projects on the Fiscal Year 2006 capital budget list of the Board of Regents of the University System of Georgia. A more thorough process needs to be developed to evaluate and prioritize projects of this type. Therefore, this language (page 74 of 85, BOND #16) in the provisions relative to Section 48, General Obligation Debt Sinking Fund is vetoed.

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Section 48, pertaining to the General Obligation Debt Sinking Fund, page 74 of 85, BOND #18: This language authorizes the appropriation of $67,200 to finance projects and facilities of the Board of Regents of the University System of Georgia, specifically for infrastructure improvements for East Georgia College, through the issuance of not more than $800,000 in principal amount of General Obligation Debt for 20 years. This project does not appear on the Fiscal Year 2006 capital budget priority list of the Board of Regents of the University System of Georgia. Therefore, this language (page 74 of 85, BOND #18) in the provisions relative to Section 48, General Obligation Debt Sinking Fund is vetoed.
Section 48, pertaining to the General Obligation Debt Sinking Fund, page 74 of 85, BOND #19: This language authorizes the appropriation of $420,000 to finance projects and facilities of the Board of Regents of the University System of Georgia, specifically for University of Georgia for the Animal and Dairy Livestock Facilities in Oglethorpe County, through the issuance of not more than $5,000,000 in principal amount of General Obligation Debt for 20 years. This project does not appear on the Fiscal Year 2006 capital budget priority list of the Board of Regents of the University System of Georgia. Therefore, this language (page 74 of 85, BOND #19) in the provisions relative to Section 48, General Obligation Debt Sinking Fund is vetoed.
Section 48, pertaining to the General Obligation Debt Sinking Fund, page 74 of 85, BOND #20: This language authorizes the appropriation of $416,640 to finance projects and facilities of the Board of Regents of the University System of Georgia, specifically for Dalton State University for the construction of the Vocational Technical Building, through the issuance of not more than $4,960,000 in principal amount of General Obligation Debt for 20 years. This project is one of several minor projects on the Fiscal Year 2006 capital budget list of the Board of Regents of the University System of Georgia. A more thorough process needs to be developed to evaluate and prioritize projects of this type. Therefore, this language (page 74 of 85, BOND #20) in the provisions relative to Section 48, General Obligation Debt Sinking Fund is vetoed.
Section 48, pertaining to the General Obligation Debt Sinking Fund, page 75 of 85, BOND #21: This language authorizes the appropriation of $243,600 to finance projects and facilities of the Board of Regents of the University System of Georgia, specifically for Armstrong Atlantic University for the renovation of Jenkins Hall, through the issuance of not more than $2,900,000 in principal amount of General Obligation Debt for 20 years. This project is one of several minor projects on the Fiscal Year 2006 capital budget list of the Board of Regents of the University System of Georgia. A more thorough process needs to be developed to evaluate and prioritize projects of this type. Therefore, this language (page 75 of 85, BOND #21) in the provisions relative to Section 48, General Obligation

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Debt Sinking Fund is vetoed.
Section 48, pertaining to the General Obligation Debt Sinking Fund, page 75 of 85, BOND #26: This language authorizes the appropriation of $84,000 to the Board of Regents of the University System of Georgia, to provide public library facilities by grant to the governing board of the Hall County Public Library for that library, through the issuance of not more than $1,000,000 in principal amount of General Obligation Debt for 20 years. This project does not appear on the Fiscal Year 2006 capital budget priority list of the Board of Regents of the University System of Georgia. Therefore, this language (page 75 of 85, BOND #26) in the provisions relative to Section 48, General Obligation Debt Sinking Fund is vetoed.
Section 48, pertaining to the General Obligation Debt Sinking Fund, page 75 of 85, BOND #31: This language authorizes the appropriation of $44,200 to finance projects and facilities for the Department of Techincal and Adult Education, specifically to purchase equipment for Appalachian Technical College, the Woodstock Campus, through the issuance of not more than $200,000 in principal amount of General Obligation Debt for 5 years. This project does not appear on any priority for the Department of Technical and Adult Education. Therefore, this language (page 75 of 85, BOND #31) in the provisions relative to Section 48, General Obligation Debt Sinking Fund is vetoed.
Section 48, pertaining to the General Obligation Debt Sinking Fund, page 76 of 85, BOND #33: This language authorizes the appropriation of $15,960 to finance projects and facilities for the Department of Techincal and Adult Education, specifically for design of the West Central Technical College, Douglas Campus, through the issuance of not more than $190,000 in principal amount of General Obligation Debt for 20 years. This project does not appear on any priority for the Department of Technical and Adult Education. Therefore, this language (page 76 of 85, BOND #33) in the provisions relative to Section 48, General Obligation Debt Sinking Fund is vetoed.
Section 48, pertaining to the General Obligation Debt Sinking Fund, page 80 of 85, BOND #77: This language authorizes the appropriation of $168,000 to finance projects and facilities for the Department of Agriculture, specifically for renovations to State Farmers' Markets, through the issuance of not more than $2,000,000 in principal amount of General Obligation Debt for 20 years. Currently, there are $2 million of yet unsold bonds specifically for the State Farmers' Markets renovations. Therefore, this language (page 80 of 85, BOND #77) in the provisions relative to Section 48, General Obligation Debt Sinking Fund is vetoed.

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The following communications were received by the Secretary:

Senator Eric Johnson District 1 321 State Capitol Atlanta, GA 30334

Committees: Appropriations Ethics Finance Natural Resources and the Environment Regulated Industries and Utilities Rules
The State Senate Atlanta, Georgia 30334

May 10, 2005

Honorable Frank Eldridge, Jr. Secretary of the Senate 353 State Capitol Atlanta, Georgia 30334

Dear Frank,

The Committee on Assignments has appointed Senator Bill Stephens as an ex-officio member of the Senate Transportation Committee for the 2005-2006 legislative term. He will serve as Chairman of the Committee. Senator Tommie Williams will no longer serve as chair due to his new position as Majority Leader. He will remain on the committee.

If you have any questions, please feel free to call me or my chief of staff, Amanda Seals, at 404.656.5109.

Sincerely,

/s/ Eric Johnson Senate President Pro Tempore

Senator Don Balfour District 9 453 State Capitol Atlanta, GA 30334

Committees: Rules Appropriations Education and Youth Ethics Health and Human Services Insurance and Labor

The State Senate Atlanta, Georgia 30334

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May 13, 2005
The Honorable Frank Eldridge, Jr. Secretary of the Senate State of Georgia 353 State Capitol Atlanta, GA 30334
Dear Mr. Eldridge:
On May 6, 2005, the Georgia State Senate Republican Caucus recognized the exemplary leadership of Senator Tommie Williams, 19th district, by electing him the new leader of the Majority Caucus for the State Senate. Senator Williams was voted the most qualified and suitable representative to succeed the former Majority Leader, Senator Bill Stephens. The Georgia State Senate Republican Caucus feels confident that Senator Williams will effectively fulfill his duties as the Majority Leader in 2006.
If you have any questions regarding this event, please do not hesitate to give me a call.
Sincerely,
/s/ Don Balfour STATE SENATE DISTRICT 9 SENATE MAJORITY CAUCUS CHAIRMAN SENATE RULES CHAIRMAN

STATE SENATE OFFICE OF THE PRESIDENT PRO TEMPORE
321 STATE CAPITOL ATLANTA, GEORGIA 30334
Amanda D. Seals Chief of Staff (404) 656-5109
May 26, 2005
Honorable Frank Eldridge, Jr. Secretary of the Senate 353 State Capitol Atlanta, Georgia 30334

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Dear Frank;

As you are aware, there has been a change in the Office of the Senate Majority Leader. Senator Bill Stephens has requested to be removed from Rules.

Senator Tommie Williams, as Majority Leader, will be appointed to Rules as an exofficio member. You have already received a letter concerning the changes to the Transportation Committee.

If you have any questions, please feel free to contact me at 404.656.5109.

Sincerely,

/s/ Amanda D. Seals
Senator Eric Johnson District 1 321 State Capitol Atlanta, GA 30334

Committees: Appropriations Ethics Finance Natural Resources and the Environment Regulated Industries and Utilities Rules
The State Senate Atlanta, Georgia 30334

Honorable Frank Eldridge, Jr. Secretary of the Senate 353 State Capitol Atlanta, Georgia 30334

June 17, 2005

Dear Frank,

The Committee on Assignments has appointed Senator Johnny Grant as chairman of the Senate State Institutions and Property Committee. Senator Regina Thomas will serve as vice chair.

If you have any questions, please feel free to call me or my chief of staff, Amanda Seals, at 404.656.5109.

Sincerely,

/s/ Eric Johnson Senate President Pro Tempore

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Senator Eric Johnson District 1 321 State Capitol Atlanta, GA 30334

Committees: Appropriations Ethics Finance Natural Resources and the Environment Regulated Industries and Utilities Rules
The State Senate Atlanta, Georgia 30334

Honorable Frank Eldridge, Jr. Secretary of the Senate 353 State Capitol Atlanta, Georgia 30334

July 14, 2005

Dear Frank:

The Committee on Assignments has appointed Senator Greg Goggans as an ex-officio member of the Senate Appropriations Committee for the 2005-2006 legislative term.

If you have any questions, please feel free to call me or my chief of staff, Amanda Seals, at 404-656-5109. Sincerely,

/s/ Eric Johnson Senate President Pro Tempore

U.S. Department of Justice United States Attorney Southern District of Georgia

Post Office Box 2017 Augusta, Georgia 30903 (706) 724-0517

One Tenth Street Suite 530 Augusta, Georgia 30901

July 20, 2005

Mr. Frank Eldridge, Jr. Secretary of the Senate Rm. 353 State Capitol Atlanta, GA 30334

Re: U.S. v. Charles W. Walker (CR 104-59)

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Dear Mr. Eldridge:
As requested by your office, I am sending this letter to confirm that on June 3, 2005, former State Senator Charles Walker was convicted by a jury in the United States District Court, here in Augusta, on 127 felony counts, out of the 137 counts in which he was a defendant, of a federal indictment charging him with mail fraud and tax fraud offenses. His sentencing has not yet been scheduled. I am the lead prosecutor on this case.
Please feel free to contact me if you have any further questions or if we can be of any further assistance.
Sincerely,
LISA GODBEY WOOD UNITED STATES ATTORNEY
/s/ Richard H. Goolsby Assistant United States Attorney
Senator Williams of the 19th moved that the Senate adjourn until 9:00 a.m., Wednesday, September 7, 2005.
The motion prevailed, and the President announced the Senate adjourned at 3:14 p.m.

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Senate Chamber, Atlanta, Georgia Wednesday, September 7, 2005 Second Legislative Day
The Senate met pursuant to adjournment at 9:00 a.m. today and was called to order by the President.
Senator Mullis of the 53rd reported that the Journal of the previous legislative day had been read and found to be correct.
By unanimous consent, the reading of the Journal was dispensed with.
The Journal was confirmed.
The following committee report was read by the Secretary:
Mr. President:
The Senate Committee of the Whole has had under consideration the following legislation and has instructed me to report the same back to the Senate with the following recommendation:
SB 1EX Do Pass
Respectfully submitted, Senator Williams of the 19th District, Chairman
The following legislation was read the second time:
SB 1EX
Senator Williams of the 19th asked unanimous consent that the call of the roll be dispensed with. The consent was granted, and the roll call was dispensed with.
The members pledged allegiance to the flag.

Senator Williams of the 19th served as the chaplain of the day and offered scripture reading and prayer.
The following resolution was read and adopted:

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SR 3EX. By Senator Hooks of the 14th:
A RESOLUTION congratulating Bethel Congregational Methodist Church on the occasion of its 100th anniversary; and for other purposes.
Senator Williams of the 19th moved that the Senate adjourn until 10:00 a.m., Thursday, September 8, 2005.
The motion prevailed, and the President announced the Senate adjourned at 9:13 a.m.

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Senate Chamber, Atlanta, Georgia Thursday, September 8, 2005 Third Legislative Day
The Senate met pursuant to adjournment at 10:00 a.m. today and was called to order by the President.
Senator Mullis of the 53rd reported that the Journal of the previous legislative day had been read and found to be correct.
By unanimous consent, the reading of the Journal was dispensed with.
The Journal was confirmed.

Senator Seabaugh of the 28th asked unanimous consent that Senator Unterman of the 45th be excused. The consent was granted, and Senator Unterman was excused.
Senator Golden of the 8th asked unanimous consent that Senator Meyer von Bremen of the 12th be excused. The consent was granted, and Senator Meyer von Bremen was excused.
Senator Stoner of the 6th asked unanimous consent that Senator Adelman of the 42nd be excused. The consent was granted, and Senator Adelman was excused.
Senator Hudgens of the 47th asked unanimous consent that Senator Bulloch of the 11th be excused. The consent was granted, and Senator Bulloch was excused.
Senator Whitehead of the 24th asked unanimous consent that Senator Shafer of the 48th be excused. The consent was granted, and Senator Shafer was excused.
Senator Balfour of the 9th asked unanimous consent that the call of the roll be dispensed with. The consent was granted, and the roll call was dispensed with.

The members pledged allegiance to the flag.

Senator Heath of the 31st introduced the chaplain of the day, Reverend Ed Wadsworth of Cartersville, Georgia, who offered scripture reading and prayer.

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The following resolutions were read and adopted:
SR 4EX. By Senator Hooks of the 14th:
A RESOLUTION commending Hill Aircraft on its 50th anniversary; and for other purposes.
SR 5EX. By Senators Thomas of the 2nd and Johnson of the 1st:
A RESOLUTION congratulating Bishop Matthew Marvin Odum on his affirmation as a Bishop; and for other purposes.
SR 6EX. By Senators Thomas of the 2nd and Johnson of the 1st:
A RESOLUTION recognizing the Sweetfield of Eden Baptist Church on the occasion of its 115th anniversary; and for other purposes.
SR 7EX. By Senators Thomas of the 2nd and Johnson of the 1st:
A RESOLUTION commending Bishop Estella G. Hudson; and for other purposes.
SR 8EX. By Senators Thomas of the 2nd and Johnson of the 1st:
A RESOLUTION commending Rev. John and Sis. Vivian Jennings on the occasion of their 50th wedding anniversary; and for other purposes.
SR 9EX. By Senators Thomas of the 2nd and Johnson of the 1st:
A RESOLUTION recognizing and commending Rev. Alvin Guest and the First Corinthian Missionary Baptist Church; and for other purposes.
SR 10EX. By Senators Thomas of the 2nd and Johnson of the 1st:
A RESOLUTION honoring Essie Stewart Johnson upon her retirement; and for other purposes.
SR 11EX. By Senators Thomas of the 2nd and Johnson of the 1st:
A RESOLUTION recognizing and commending Dr. Idell Cheever; and for other purposes.

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SB 1EX

SENATE CALENDAR THURSDAY, SEPTEMBER 08, 2005
THIRD LEGISLATIVE DAY Travel Expense; state officers/employees; change rate of mileage reimbursement (CWH-25th)(ENGROSSED)

The following legislation was read the third time and put upon its passage:

SB 1EX. By Senators Grant of the 25th, Johnson of the 1st, Williams of the 19th, Kemp of the 46th, Cagle of the 49th and others:

A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Chapter 19 of Title 50 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to state travel services, so as to change the rate of mileage reimbursement to state officers and employees traveling on state business in their personal motor vehicles; to provide an effective date; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.

The following Fiscal Note, as required by law, was read by the Secretary:

DEPARTMENT OF AUDITS AND ACCOUNTS 270 Washington Street, S.W., Suite 4-114 Atlanta, Georgia 30334-8400

Russell W. Hinton State Auditor (404) 656-2174

September 6, 2005

Honorable Johnny Grant, Chairman State Institutions and Property Committee Paul D. Coverdell Office Building, Room 321-A Atlanta, Georgia 30334

Dear Chairman Grant:

SUBJECT: Fiscal Note Senate Bill 1EX (LC 18 4734-EC)

This bill would change the rate of mileage reimbursement to state officers and employees traveling on state business in their personal motor vehicles. Currently, the rate is set in statute at $0.28 per mile. This bill would set the rate at the same mileage rate established by the U.S. General Services Administration for federal employees pursuant to Federal Travel Regulation Amendment 2005-01 as of July 1, 2005, or subsequently amended.

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The fiscal impact of this bill is approximately $4.9 million. Amounts reported by state agencies for employee mileage reimbursement for FY 2005 were recalculated based upon the federal reimbursement rate. An adjustment was made to reflect the estimated percentage of state mileage reimbursement that was reimbursed from other funding sources (i.e., federal funds). The amount above includes $1.2 million estimated by the Board of Regents for mileage reimbursement to University System employees.

Sincerely,

/s/ Russell W. Hinton State Auditor

/s/ Shelley C. Nickel, Director Office of Planning and Budget

Senator Kemp of the 46th asked unanimous consent that Senator Seabaugh of the 28th be excused. The consent was granted, and Senator Seabaugh was excused.

The report of the committee, which was favorable to the passage of the bill, was agreed to.

On the passage of the bill, a roll call was taken, and the vote was as follows:

E Adelman Y Balfour Y Brown E Bulloch Y Butler Y Cagle Y Carter Y Chance Y Chapman Y Douglas Y Fort Y Goggans Y Golden Y Grant
Hamrick Y Harbison Y Harp Y Heath Y Henson

Y Hill,Jack Y Hill,Judson Y Hooks Y Hudgens Y Johnson Y Jones Y Kemp E Me V Bremen Y Miles Y Moody Y Mullis Y Pearson Y Powell
Reed Y Rogers Y Schaefer E Seabaugh Y Seay Y Shafer,D

Y Smith Y Starr Y Staton Y Stephens Y Stoner Y Tate Y Thomas,D Y Thomas,R Y Thompson,C
Thompson,S Y Tolleson E Unterman
Vacancy Y Weber Y Whitehead Y Wiles Y Williams Y Zamarripa

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On the passage of the bill, the yeas were 47, nays 0.

SB 1EX, having received the requisite constitutional majority, was passed.

The following communication was received by the Secretary:

Senator Michael Meyer von Bremen District 12 121-I State Capitol Atlanta, GA 30334

Committees: Special Judiciary Appropriations Ethics Judiciary Natural Resources and the Environment

The State Senate Atlanta, Georgia 30334

The Honorable Frank Eldridge Secretary of the Senate Georgia State Senate 353 State Capitol Atlanta, Georgia 30334

September 7, 2005

RE: Vote on September 8 by full Senate on SB 1EX-Mileage Reimbursement

Dear Mr. Eldridge:

I understand that a full floor vote will take place on the above referenced Senate Bill, and that this will occur on September 8, 2005, the third day of the Special Session. As you can see from the accompanying, I am under a Notice to take deposition of my client in a Federal Court case pending in the Middle District of Georgia. I was under the Notice before the call for the session was made by the Governor. The deposition is noticed for September 8, 2005 at 2:30 P.M. whereby I cannot attend the session on that date.

I have reviewed the legislation (SB 1EX-mileage reimbursement bill) and write to request that the Journal reflect that I fully support the Bill and would cast a vote yes for the Bill had I been able to appear in person.

As relayed, I had myself prepared a version of the same legislation in early August which further demonstrates my support for the same. I understand that this can be done and thank you for your time. With kindest personal regards, I am,

Sincerely, /s/ Michael S. Meyer von Bremen

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Senator Williams of the 19th asked unanimous consent that SB 1EX be immediately transmitted to the House.
The consent was granted, and SB 1EX was immediately transmitted.
At 11:19 a.m. the President announced that the Senate would stand in recess until 12:25 p.m.
At 12:25 p.m. the President called the Senate to order.
The following message was received from the House through Mr. Rivers, the Clerk thereof:
Mr. President:
The House has passed by the requisite constitutional majority the following Bill of the House:
HB 1EX. By Representatives O`Neal of the 146th, Keen of the 179th, Smith of the 129th, Roberts of the 154th and Golick of the 34th:
A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Title 48 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to revenue and taxation, so as to provide for an exemption for a limited period of time with respect to state taxes applicable to certain motor fuels; to provide for procedures, conditions, and limitations; to provide for powers, duties, and authority of the state revenue commissioner with respect to the foregoing; to ratify an executive order of the Governor suspending the collection of such taxes; to provide an effective date; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.
The following House legislation was read the first time and referred to committee:
HB 1EX. By Representatives O`Neal of the 146th, Keen of the 179th, Smith of the 129th, Roberts of the 154th and Golick of the 34th:
A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Title 48 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to revenue and taxation, so as to provide for an exemption for a limited period of time with respect to state taxes applicable to certain motor fuels; to provide for procedures, conditions, and limitations; to provide for powers, duties, and authority of the state revenue commissioner with respect to the foregoing; to ratify an executive order of the Governor suspending the collection of such taxes; to provide an effective date; to repeal

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conflicting laws; and for other purposes.

Senator Williams of the 19th gave notice and asked unanimous consent that HB 1EX be engrossed.

Senator Brown of the 26th objected.

On the motion to engross, a roll call was taken, and the vote was as follows:

E Adelman Y Balfour N Brown E Bulloch N Butler Y Cagle Y Carter Y Chance Y Chapman Y Douglas N Fort Y Goggans N Golden Y Grant Y Hamrick N Harbison Y Harp Y Heath N Henson

Y Hill,Jack Y Hill,Judson N Hooks Y Hudgens Y Johnson N Jones Y Kemp E Me V Bremen N Miles Y Moody Y Mullis Y Pearson
Powell N Reed
Rogers Y Schaefer Y Seabaugh N Seay Y Shafer,D

Y Smith Y Starr Y Staton Y Stephens N Stoner N Tate Y Thomas,D N Thomas,R
Thompson,C Thompson,S Y Tolleson Y Unterman Vacancy Weber Y Whitehead Y Wiles Y Williams N Zamarripa

On the motion, the yeas were 32, nays 15; the motion prevailed, and HB 1EX was engrossed.

The President referred HB 1EX to the Committee of the Whole Senate.

Senator Williams of the 19th moved that the Senate resolve itself into the Committee of the Whole Senate for the purpose of hearing testimony on and to consider HB 1EX.

There were no objections and the Senate resolved into the Committee of the Whole Senate.

Senator Eric Johnson, President Pro Tempore, assumed the Chair.

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The President Pro Tempore appointed Senator Williams of the 19th to serve as Chairman of the Committee of the Whole Senate.
The President Pro Tempore announced the Committee of the Whole Senate dissolved at 1:51 p.m.
The President resumed the Chair, and the Senate reconvened.
Senator Williams of the 19th, Chairman of the Committee of the Whole Senate, rose and reported that the Committee of the Whole Senate had under consideration HB 1EX and recommended that HB 1EX do pass.
The President announced the recommendation by the Committee of the Whole Senate to the Senate.
Senator Williams of the 19th moved that the Senate adjourn until 10:00 a.m., Friday, September 9, 2005.
The motion prevailed, and the President announced the Senate adjourned at 1:55 p.m.

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Senate Chamber, Atlanta, Georgia Friday, September 9, 2005 Fourth Legislative Day
The Senate met pursuant to adjournment at 10:00 a.m. today and was called to order by the President.
Senator Balfour of the 9th reported that the Journal of the previous legislative day had been read and found to be correct.
By unanimous consent, the reading of the Journal was dispensed with.
The Journal was confirmed.
The following committee report was read by the Secretary:
Mr. President:
The Committee of the Whole Senate has had under consideration the following legislation and has instructed me to report the same back to the Senate with the following recommendation:
HB 1EX Do Pass
Respectfully submitted, Senator Williams of the 19th District Chairman
The following legislation was read the second time:
HB 1EX
Senator Williams of the 19th asked unanimous consent that the call of the roll be dispensed with. The consent was granted, and the roll call was dispensed with.
The members pledged allegiance to the flag.
Senator Chance of the 16th introduced the chaplain of the day, Pastor Steve Bingham of Peachtree City, Georgia, who offered scripture reading and prayer.

The following message was received from the House through Mr. Rivers, the Clerk thereof:

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Mr. President:
The House has adopted by the requisite constitutional majority the following Resolution of the House:
HR 7EX. By Representatives Lunsford of the 110th, Burmeister of the 119th, Keen of the 179th, Ehrhart of the 36th, Smith of the 129th and others:
A RESOLUTION commending the President of the United States George W. Bush and others, including the military and national guard from every state, first responders, private business, emergency medical technicians, cardiac technicians, paramedics, firefighters, the American Red Cross, the Salvation Army, and other law enforcement and devoted citizen volunteers of Georgia and other states, who have given tirelessly during the Hurricane Katrina disaster and its aftermath; and for other purposes.
The following communication from His Excellency, Governor Sonny Perdue, was received by the Secretary:
STATE OF GEORGIA OFFICE OF THE GOVERNOR ATLANTA, GEORGIA 30334
September 9, 2005
The Honorable Mark Taylor Lieutenant Governor and President of the Senate and Members of the Senate Senate Chamber Atlanta, GA 30334
Dear Lieutenant Governor and Members of the Senate:
I submit to you, as provided by law, the following appointments for confirmation:
The Honorable Pat Burd of Hall County, as a member of the Board of Commissioners of the Georgia Student Finance Commission, for the term of office beginning 3/21/2005, and ending 3/15/2010.
The Honorable William Cline of Cherokee County, as a member of the Board of Commissioners of the Peace Officers Annuity and Benefit Fund, for the term of office beginning 8/8/2005, and ending 6/30/2006.

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The Honorable Billy Croker of Polk County, as a member of the Board of Community Affairs, for the term of office beginning 7/11/2005, and ending 7/1/2010.
The Honorable Walter Huntley of Fulton County, as a member of the Board of Community Affairs, for the term of office beginning 7/11/2005, and ending 7/1/2010.
The Honorable Aaron McWhorter of Carroll County, as a member of the Board of Community Affairs, for the term of office beginning 8/8/2005, and ending 7/1/2010.
The Honorable Cliff Sheppard of Washington County, as a member of the Board of Community Affairs, for the term of office beginning 7/25/2005, and ending 7/1/2010.
The Honorable Mark Oshnock of Fulton County, as a member of the Board of Community Health, for the term of office beginning 3/21/2005, and ending 7/1/2006.
The Honorable Tom Salter of Clayton County, as a member of the Board of Corrections, for the term of office beginning 7/18/2005, and ending 12/31/2008.
The Honorable Larry Benson of Clarke County, as a member of the Board of Directors of MCG Health, Inc, for the term of office beginning 5/2/2005, and ending 10/15/2006.
The Honorable J. Roy Rowland of Laurens County, as a member of the Board of Directors of MCG Health, Inc, for the term of office beginning 5/2/2005, and ending 10/15/2006.
The Honorable Tony Campbell of Thomas County, as a member of the Board of Directors of the Georgia Lottery Corporation, for the term of office beginning 8/3/2005, and ending 12/15/2009.
The Honorable Celeste Osborn of Fulton County, as a member of the Board of Directors of the Georgia Lottery Corporation, for the term of office beginning 8/3/2005, and ending 12/15/2009.
The Honorable Livia Whisenhunt of Fulton County, as a member of the Board of Directors of the Georgia Regional Transportation Authority, for the term of office beginning 6/6/2005, and ending 6/1/2009.
The Honorable Ned Winsor of Dekalb County, as a member of the Board of Directors of the State Employees' Assurance Department, for the term of office beginning 7/1/2005, and ending at the pleasure of the Governor.
The Honorable Susan Gordy of Dekalb County, as a member of the Board of Driver Services, for the term of office beginning 5/2/2005, and ending 6/30/2009.

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The Honorable Bob Shaw of Whitfield County, as a member of the Board of Economic Development, for the term of office beginning 8/15/2005, and ending 7/1/2010.
The Honorable Phillip Wilheit of Hall County, as a member of the Board of Economic Development, for the term of office beginning 8/3/2005, and ending 7/1/2008.
The Honorable Linda Campbell of Fulton County, as a member of the Board of Examiners of Psychologists, for the term of office beginning 6/13/2005, and ending 1/7/2010.
The Honorable Bob Prather, Jr. of Fulton County, as a member of the Board of Governors of the Georgia World Congress Center Authority, for the term of office beginning 7/25/2005, and ending 7/1/2007.
The Honorable Debbie Ausburn of Fulton County, as a member of the Board of Human Resources, for the term of office beginning 8/22/2005, and ending 4/6/2007.
The Honorable Larry Cooper of Fulton County, as a member of the Board of Human Resources, for the term of office beginning 8/4/2005, and ending 8/6/2010.
The Honorable Deborah Silcox of Fulton County, as a member of the Board of Human Resources, for the term of office beginning 8/8/2005, and ending 4/6/2010.
The Honorable Warren Budd of Coweta County, as a member of the Board of Natural Resources, for the term of office beginning 4/4/2005, and ending 1/1/2012.
The Honorable Allen Conger of Ben Hill County, as a member of the Board of Trustees of the Georgia Firefighters Pension Fund, for the term of office beginning 4/4/2005, and ending 6/30/2008.
The Honorable Tom Triplett of Chatham County, as a member of the Board of Trustees of the Herty Foundation, for the term of office beginning 5/23/2005, and ending 2/19/2009.
The Honorable Scott Berry of Oconee County, as a member of the Board of Trustees of the Sheriffs Retirement Fund, for the term of office beginning 4/18/2005, and ending 6/30/2007.
The Honorable Brenda Barrow of Effingham County, as a member of the Board of Trustees of the Teachers Retirement System of Georgia, for the term of office beginning 7/1/2005, and ending 6/30/2008.

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The Honorable Paul Demersseman of Clarke County, as a member of the Board of Trustees of the Teachers Retirement System of Georgia, for the term of office beginning 7/1/2005, and ending 6/30/2008.
The Honorable Annette Bowling of Dougherty County, as a member of the Brain and Spinal Injury Trust Fund Commission, for the term of office beginning 5/2/2005, and ending 12/4/2005.
The Honorable John Culpepper of Walker County, as a member of the Civil War Commission, for the term of office beginning 4/22/2005, and ending 6/1/2008.
The Honorable Jimmy Rhodes of Baker County, as a member of the Civil War Commission, for the term of office beginning 6/8/2005, and ending 6/1/2008.
The Honorable Eddie Cheeks of Richmond County, as a member of the Composite State Board of Medical Examiners, for the term of office beginning 4/22/2005, and ending 7/1/2008.
The Honorable Roger Hill of Cobb County, as a member of the Composite State Board of Medical Examiners, for the term of office beginning 4/22/2005, and ending 7/1/2008.
The Honorable Grant Lewis of Floyd County, as a member of the Composite State Board of Medical Examiners, for the term of office beginning 4/22/2005, and ending 7/1/2008.
The Honorable Roland Summers of Chatham County, as a member of the Composite State Board of Medical Examiners, for the term of office beginning 4/22/2005, and ending 7/1/2008.
The Honorable Alan Woolery of Houston County, as a member of the Composite State Board of Medical Examiners, for the term of office beginning 4/22/2005, and ending 7/1/2006.
The Honorable Bill Bozarth of Fulton County, as a member of the Consumer Advisory Board, for the term of office beginning 7/18/2005, and ending 7/1/2006.
The Honorable Trent Brown of Morgan County, as a member of the Consumer Advisory Board, for the term of office beginning 7/18/2005, and ending 7/1/2008.
The Honorable Rob Doll of Muscogee County, as a member of the Consumer Advisory Board, for the term of office beginning 7/18/2005, and ending 7/1/2008.
The Honorable Bill Loughrey of Fulton County, as a member of the Consumer Advisory Board, for the term of office beginning 7/18/2005, and ending 7/1/2006.

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The Honorable Eddie Lunsden of Floyd County, as a member of the Consumer Advisory Board, for the term of office beginning 7/18/2005, and ending 7/1/2006.
The Honorable Tommy McFarland of Cherokee County, as a member of the Consumer Advisory Board, for the term of office beginning 7/18/2005, and ending 7/1/2007.
The Honorable Mark Smith of Chatham County, as a member of the Consumer Advisory Board, for the term of office beginning 7/18/2005, and ending 7/1/2006.
The Honorable Mike Sullivan of Rockdale County, as a member of the Consumer Advisory Board, for the term of office beginning 7/18/2005, and ending 7/1/2008.
The Honorable Anthony Waters of Bulloch County, as a member of the Consumer Advisory Board, for the term of office beginning 7/18/2005, and ending 7/1/2007.
The Honorable Joey Brush of Columbia County, as a member of the Education Commission of the States, for the term of office beginning 4/4/2005, and ending at the pleasure of the Governor
The Honorable FD Toth of County, as a member of the Education Commission of the States, for the term of office beginning 6/17/2005, and ending at the pleasure of the Governor
The Honorable Felton Jenkins of Morgan County, as a member of the Georgia Agricultural Exposition Authority, for the term of office beginning 7/1/2005, and ending 6/30/2009.
The Honorable Gene Sutherland of Clayton County, as a member of the Georgia Agricultural Exposition Authority, for the term of office beginning 7/1/2005, and ending 7/1/2009.
The Honorable Paul Brower of Cobb County, as a member of the Georgia Auctioneers Commission, for the term of office beginning 6/27/2005, and ending 8/14/2009.
The Honorable Don Brooks of Houston County, as a member of the Georgia Aviation Hall of Fame Board, for the term of office beginning 4/4/2005, and ending 7/1/2009.
The Honorable Patrick Epps of Fulton County, as a member of the Georgia Aviation Hall of Fame Board, for the term of office beginning 5/2/2005, and ending 7/1/2009.
The Honorable George Harrison of Fulton County, as a member of the Georgia Aviation Hall of Fame Board, for the term of office beginning 6/13/2005, and ending 7/1/2010.

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The Honorable Russell Hoff of Lowndes County, as a member of the Georgia Board of Athletic Trainers, for the term of office beginning 4/18/2005, and ending 1/31/2010.
The Honorable Scott Malone of Houston County, as a member of the Georgia Board of Athletic Trainers, for the term of office beginning 4/18/2005, and ending 1/31/2006.
The Honorable Warren Morris of Clarke County, as a member of the Georgia Board of Athletic Trainers, for the term of office beginning 6/13/2005, and ending 1/31/2008.
The Honorable Jeff Treadway of Bibb County, as a member of the Georgia Board of Athletic Trainers, for the term of office beginning 4/11/2005, and ending 6/10/2010.
The Honorable Nora Pearce of Grady County, as a member of the Georgia Board of Chiropractic Examiners, for the term of office beginning 6/13/2005, and ending 6/30/2010.
The Honorable Thomas Godfrey of Fulton County, as a member of the Georgia Board of Dentistry, for the term of office beginning 4/11/2005, and ending 4/1/2009.
The Honorable Pete Trager of Cobb County, as a member of the Georgia Board of Dentistry, for the term of office beginning 4/11/2005, and ending 3/15/2009.
The Honorable Isaac Hadley of Muscogee County, as a member of the Georgia Board of Dentistry, for the term of office beginning 6/13/2005, and ending 1/4/2008.
The Honorable Linda Campbell of Clarke County, as a member of the Georgia Board of Examiners of Psychologists, for the term of office beginning 6/30/2005, and ending 1/7/2010.
The Honorable Karen Wessinger of Chatham County, as a member of the Georgia Board of Nursing, for the term of office beginning 4/11/2005, and ending 12/31/2007.
The Honorable Betty Brady of Chatooga County, as a member of the Georgia Commission on Women, for the term of office beginning 6/6/2005, and ending 7/1/2006.
The Honorable Patricia Anne Harwell of Rockdale County, as a member of the Georgia Composite Board of Professional Counselors, Social Workers & Marriage & Family Therapists, for the term of office beginning 5/6/2005, and ending 12/31/2005.
The Honorable Tracy Hurst of Cobb County, as a member of the Georgia Composite Board of Professional Counselors, Social Workers & Marriage & Family Therapists, for the term of office beginning 4/18/2005, and ending 12/31/2006.

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The Honorable Gene Schrader of Fulton County, as a member of the Georgia Composite Board of Professional Counselors, Social Workers & Marriage & Family Therapists, for the term of office beginning 4/18/2005, and ending 12/31/2006.
The Honorable Sandra Hollett of County, as a member of the Georgia Composite Board of Professional Counselors, Social Workers and Marriage and Family Therapists, for the term of office beginning 8/22/2005, and ending 12/31/2006.
The Honorable Scott Free of Houston County, as a member of the Georgia Real Estate Commission, for the term of office beginning 4/22/2005, and ending 1/26/2010.
The Honorable Sam Kellett of Fulton County, as a member of the Public School Employee's Retirement System, for the term of office beginning 6/6/2005, and ending 10/3/2008.
The Honorable Sam Pearson of Macon County, as a member of the Public School Employee's Retirement System, for the term of office beginning 9/7/2005, and ending 6/30/2006.
The Honorable Nancy Cobb of Laurens County, as a member of the Southern Growth Policies Board, for the term of office beginning 5/23/2005, and ending at the pleasure of the Governor.
The Honorable McCorkle OB of Warren County, as a member of the Southern Growth Policies Board, for the term of office beginning 5/23/2005, and ending at the pleasure of the Governor.
The Honorable Jimmy Skipper of Sumter County, as a member of the Southern States Energy Board, for the term of office beginning 7/12/2005, and ending at the pleasure of the Governor.
The Honorable Virgil Ergle of Gwinnett County, as a member of the State Board of Barbers, for the term of office beginning 7/11/2005, and ending 7/25/2006.
The Honorable Holland-Barrios Lorena of Richmond County, as a member of the State Board of Barbers, for the term of office beginning 6/27/2005, and ending 12/29/2005.
The Honorable Charles Manning of Laurens County, as a member of the State Board of Barbers, for the term of office beginning 4/11/2005, and ending 6/30/2007.
The Honorable Betty Carlisle of Monroe County, as a member of the State Board of Cosmetology, for the term of office beginning 6/9/2005, and ending 5/29/2008.

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The Honorable Don Westbrook of Cobb County, as a member of the State Board of Cosmetology, for the term of office beginning 8/8/2005, and ending 5/1/2007.
The Honorable Rachel Cochran of Fulton County, as a member of the State Board of Examiners for Certification of Water and Wastewater Treatment Plant Operators and Laboratory Analysts, for the term of office beginning 8/22/2005, and ending 8/17/2007.
The Honorable Margaret Doss of Richmond County, as a member of the State Board of Examiners for Certification of Water and Wastewater Treatment Plant Operators and Laboratory Analysts, for the term of office beginning 8/22/2005, and ending 8/17/2007.
The Honorable Michael Whatley of Newton County, as a member of the State Board of Examiners for Certification of Water and Wastewater Treatment Plant Operators and Laboratory Analysts, for the term of office beginning 8/22/2005, and ending 8/17/2007.
The Honorable Elizabeth Larrimore of Chatham County, as a member of the State Board of Examiners for Speech Language Pathology and Audiology, for the term of office beginning 7/25/2005, and ending 7/1/2008.
The Honorable Ken Walker of Houston County, as a member of the State Board of Examiners for Speech Language Pathology and Audiology, for the term of office beginning 6/13/2005, and ending 6/24/2007.
The Honorable Lori Smith of Fulton County, as a member of the State Board of Examiners for Speech-Language Pathology and Audiology, for the term of office beginning 4/1/2005, and ending 7/1/2006.
The Honorable Terry Daviston of Coweta County, as a member of the State Board of Funeral Service, for the term of office beginning 5/16/2005, and ending 2/13/2007.
The Honorable Maranah Sauter of Troup County, as a member of the State Board of Nursing Home Administrators, for the term of office beginning 5/23/2005, and ending 12/29/2006.
The Honorable Pat Donnelly of Houston County, as a member of the State Board of Optometry, for the term of office beginning 7/25/2005, and ending 7/1/2006.
The Honorable Bill Sharpton of Rabun County, as a member of the State Board of Optometry, for the term of office beginning 7/25/2005, and ending 9/6/2006.
The Honorable Charles Palmer of Fulton County, as a member of the State Board of Pharmacy, for the term of office beginning 6/27/2005, and ending 11/1/2009.

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The Honorable John Cowherd of Clayton County, as a member of the State Board of Physical Therapy, for the term of office beginning 4/11/2005, and ending 6/30/2007.
The Honorable Andy Ellis of Tift County, as a member of the State Board of Physical Therapy, for the term of office beginning 4/11/2005, and ending 8/30/2006.
The Honorable Judy Sanders of Houston County, as a member of the State Board of Podiatry Examiners, for the term of office beginning 4/11/2005, and ending 7/1/2006.
The Honorable Tim Ansley of Chatham County, as a member of the State Board of Registration for General and Residential Contractors, for the term of office beginning 7/1/2005, and ending 7/1/2010.
The Honorable Bob Barnard of Fayette County, as a member of the State Board of Registration for General and Residential Contractors, for the term of office beginning 7/1/2005, and ending 7/1/2010.
The Honorable Dan Cash of Dekalb County, as a member of the State Board of Registration for General and Residential Contractors, for the term of office beginning 7/1/2005, and ending 7/1/2009.
The Honorable Steve Cash of Henry County, as a member of the State Board of Registration for General and Residential Contractors, for the term of office beginning 7/1/2005, and ending 7/1/2010.
The Honorable Dave Cyr of Houston County, as a member of the State Board of Registration for General and Residential Contractors, for the term of office beginning 7/1/2005, and ending 7/1/2009.
The Honorable Melissa Henderson of Oconee County, as a member of the State Board of Registration for General and Residential Contractors, for the term of office beginning 7/1/2005, and ending 7/1/2010.
The Honorable Mark Herbert of Columbia County, as a member of the State Board of Registration for General and Residential Contractors, for the term of office beginning 7/1/2005, and ending 7/1/2009.
The Honorable Tommy Holder of Cobb County, as a member of the State Board of Registration for General and Residential Contractors, for the term of office beginning 7/1/2005, and ending 7/1/2008.

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The Honorable Hoppy Hopkins of Upson County, as a member of the State Board of Registration for General and Residential Contractors, for the term of office beginning 7/1/2005, and ending 7/1/2009.
The Honorable Roger Huggins of Gwinnett County, as a member of the State Board of Registration for General and Residential Contractors, for the term of office beginning 7/1/2005, and ending 7/1/2010.
The Honorable Guy Middleton of Lumpkin County, as a member of the State Board of Registration for General and Residential Contractors, for the term of office beginning 7/1/2005, and ending 7/1/2008.
The Honorable Allen Richardson of Gwinnett County, as a member of the State Board of Registration for General and Residential Contractors, for the term of office beginning 7/1/2005, and ending 7/1/2009.
The Honorable Phillip Thayer of Muscogee County, as a member of the State Board of Registration for General and Residential Contractors, for the term of office beginning 7/1/2005, and ending 7/1/2009.
The Honorable Morgan Wheeler of Walton County, as a member of the State Board of Registration for General and Residential Contractors, for the term of office beginning 7/1/2005, and ending 7/1/2010.
The Honorable Hoyt Ausburn of Habersham County, as a member of the State Board of Registration of Used Car Dealers and Used Motor Vehicle Parts Dealers, for the term of office beginning 7/25/2005, and ending 6/30/2008.
The Honorable Mike Bradley of Floyd County, as a member of the State Board of Registration of Used Car Dealers and Used Motor Vehicle Parts Dealers, for the term of office beginning 6/27/2005, and ending 6/30/2006.
The Honorable Gene Sapp of Clarke County, as a member of the State Board of Registration of Used Car Dealers and Used Motor Vehicle Parts Dealers, for the term of office beginning 7/25/2005, and ending 6/30/2009.
The Honorable McGrath Keen of Laurens County, as a member of the State Board of Technical and Adult Education, for the term of office beginning 8/8/2005, and ending 6/30/2010.
The Honorable Emerson Russell of Catossa County, as a member of the State Board of Technical and Adult Education, for the term of office beginning 8/21/2005, and ending 6/30/2008.

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The Honorable Earl Smith of Cobb County, as a member of the State Board of Technical and Adult Education, for the term of office beginning 7/1/2005, and ending 6/30/2010.
The Honorable Larry Snellgrove of Houston County, as a member of the State Board of Technical and Adult Education, for the term of office beginning 7/18/2005, and ending 6/30/2008.
The Honorable Ben Jr. Tarbutton of Washington County, as a member of the State Board of Technical and Adult Education, for the term of office beginning 7/18/2005, and ending 6/30/2010.
The Honorable Viola Drew of Dekalb County, as a member of the State Board of Workers' Compensation, for the term of office beginning 7/1/2005, and ending 5/1/2009.
The Honorable Carolyn C. Hall of Dekalb County, as a member of the State Board of Workers' Compensation, for the term of office beginning 7/1/2005, and ending 5/1/2009.
The Honorable Bunn Barbara of Rockdale County, as a member of the State Children's Trust Fund Commission, for the term of office beginning 4/22/2005, and ending 6/30/2008.
The Honorable Lowe Steve of Pickens County, as a member of the State Children's Trust Fund Commission, for the term of office beginning 4/22/2005, and ending 6/30/2008.
The Honorable Charles Frederick Warnell, Jr. of Bryan County, as a member of the State Forestry Commission, for the term of office beginning 4/4/2005, and ending 1/1/2011.
The Honorable Rebecca Kirk of Fulton County, as a member of the Georgia Board of Landscape Architects, for the term of office beginning 4/1/2005, and ending 4/1/2009.
The Honorable Jessie Wright of Muscogee County, as a member of the Georgia Board of Examiners of Licensed Dietitians, for the term of office beginning 4/21/2005, and ending 6/30/2007.
The Honorable Linda Easterly of Houston County, as a member of the Georgia Board of Nursing, for the term of office beginning 9/23/2004, and ending 9/23/2007.
The Honorable Karen Wessigner of Chatham County, as a member of the Georgia Board of Nursing, for the term of office beginning 4/11/2005, and ending 12/31/2007.
The Honorable John Siggers of Fulton County, as a member of the State Board of Cosmetology, for the term of office beginning 4/21/2005, and ending 8/8/2007.

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The Honorable Ben Jr. Copeland of Lanier County, as a member of the State Board of Technical and Adult Education, for the term of office beginning 7/15/2005, and ending 6/30/2010.

The Honorable Annette Purcell of Effingham County, as a member of the State Board of Technical and Adult Education, for the term of office beginning 7/15/2005, and ending 6/3/2010.

The Honorable David Hays of Newton County, as a member of the State Soil and Water Conservation Commission, for the term of office beginning 4/1/2004, and ending 1/1/2010.

Sincerely,

/s/ Sonny Perdue

The following communication was read by the Secretary:

Senator Eric Johnson District 1 321 State Capitol Atlanta, GA 30334

Committees: Appropriations Ethics Finance Natural Resources and the Environment Regulated Industries and Utilities Rules

Honorable Frank Eldridge, Jr. Secretary of the Senate 353 State Capitol Atlanta, Georgia 30334

The State Senate Atlanta, Georgia 30334
September 9, 2005

Dear Frank:

I have received the letter of Appointments by the Governor and immediately refer them to the Senate Committee on Rules.

Sincerely,

/s/ Eric Johnson Senate President Pro Tempore

Received 9/9/05 /s/ Frank Eldridge, Jr.

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Senator Williams of the 19th moved that the Senate adjourn until 9:00 a.m., Saturday, September 10, 2005.
The motion prevailed, and the President announced the Senate adjourned at 10:24 a.m.

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Senate Chamber, Atlanta, Georgia Saturday, September 10, 2005 Fifth Legislative Day
The Senate met pursuant to adjournment at 9:00 a.m. today and was called to order by the President.
Senator Balfour of the 9th reported that the Journal of the previous legislative day had been read and found to be correct.
By unanimous consent, the reading of the Journal was dispensed with.
The Journal was confirmed.

The following committee report was read by the Secretary:
Mr. President:
The Rules Committee has had under consideration the Governor's Appointments for confirmation, which can be found in the Senate Journal on September 9, 2005 and has instructed me to report the same back to the Senate with the following recommendation:
Governor's Appointments to State Boards be confirmed as submitted.
Respectfully submitted, Senator Balfour of the 9th District, Chairman

Senator Meyer von Bremen of the 12th asked unanimous consent that Senator Golden of the 8th be excused. The consent was granted, and Senator Golden was excused.

Senator Balfour of the 9th asked unanimous consent that the call of the roll be dispensed with. The consent was granted, and the roll call was dispensed with.

The members pledged allegiance to the flag.

Senator Harp of the 29th introduced the chaplain of the day, Dr. Paul Baxter of LaGrange, Georgia, who offered scripture reading and prayer.

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The following resolutions were read and adopted:
SR 12EX. By Senator Seabaugh of the 28th:
A RESOLUTION honoring and commending the life and service of Spec. First Class Lee Thomas Huddleston; and for other purposes.
SR 13EX. By Senator Shafer of the 48th:
A RESOLUTION honoring the exceptional life and expressing sorrow upon the tragic passing of Judge Rowland W. Barnes; and for other purposes.
SR 14EX. By Senator Shafer of the 48th:
A RESOLUTION expressing regret at the passing of Essie Dennison McKinley; and for other purposes.
SR 15EX. By Senator Shafer of the 48th:
A RESOLUTION expressing regret at the passing of Joseph Hillman Harvey; and for other purposes.
SR 16EX. By Senator Shafer of the 48th:
A RESOLUTION expressing regret at the passing of Helen Phillips Mason; and for other purposes.
SR 17EX. By Senators Shafer of the 48th and Rogers of the 21st:
A RESOLUTION expressing regret at the passing of Virginia Magalyn Pratt Lamutt; and for other purposes.
SR 18EX. By Senator Shafer of the 48th:
A RESOLUTION expressing regret at the passing of Elsie Dyar Dennon; and for other purposes.
SR 19EX. By Senator Shafer of the 48th:
A RESOLUTION expressing regret at the passing of Tyler Hall Brown; and for other purposes.

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SR 20EX. By Senators Johnson of the 1st, Williams of the 19th, Stephens of the 27th, Balfour of the 9th, Smith of the 52nd and others:
A RESOLUTION celebrating the birth of Arthur Philip Cook IV; and for other purposes.
SR 21EX. By Senator Shafer of the 48th:
A RESOLUTION commending F. Jonathan Podriznik IV and recognizing him as a 2005 Georgia Certificate of Merit recipient; and for other purposes.
SR 22EX. By Senator Shafer of the 48th:
A RESOLUTION commending Larry and Renee Garrett on the occasion of their 50th wedding anniversary; and for other purposes.
SR 23EX. By Senators Shafer of the 48th and Staton of the 18th:
A RESOLUTION celebrating the birth of Evelyn Woods Erickson; and for other purposes.
SR 24EX. By Senator Shafer of the 48th:
A RESOLUTION celebrating the birth of Harrison Woods Rodbell; and for other purposes.
SR 25EX. By Senator Shafer of the 48th:
A RESOLUTION celebrating the birth of Miles David Hamby; and for other purposes.
SR 26EX. By Senator Douglas of the 17th:
A RESOLUTION honoring the life and service of Sergeant Michael James Stokely and offering condolences to his family upon his recent loss in combat; and for other purposes.
SR 27EX. By Senator Douglas of the 17th:
A RESOLUTION honoring the life and service of Staff Sergeant Carl Ray Fuller and offering condolences to his family upon his recent loss in combat; and for other purposes.

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SR 28EX. By Senator Whitehead, Sr. of the 24th:
A RESOLUTION honoring the life and service of Sergeant James Ondra Kinlow and offering condolences to his family upon his recent loss in combat; and for other purposes.
SR 29EX. By Senator Seabaugh of the 28th:
A RESOLUTION honoring the life and service of Sergeant Michael James Stokely and offering condolences to his family upon his recent loss in combat; and for other purposes.
SR 30EX. By Senator Hooks of the 14th:
A RESOLUTION honoring the life and service of Sergeant First Class Victor Anthonio Anderson and offering condolences to his family upon his recent loss in combat; and for other purposes.
SR 31EX. By Senator Hooks of the 14th:
A RESOLUTION honoring the life and service of Specialist Jacques Earl Brunson and offering condolences to his family upon his recent loss in combat; and for other purposes.
SR 32EX. By Senator Chapman of the 3rd:
A RESOLUTION honoring the life and service of Sergeant Jonathon Christopher Haggin and offering condolences to his family upon his recent loss in combat; and for other purposes.
SR 33EX. By Senator Chapman of the 3rd:
A RESOLUTION honoring the life and service of Staff Sergeant Charles Crum Gillican and offering condolences to his family upon his recent loss in combat; and for other purposes.
SR 34EX. By Senators Hamrick of the 30th and Reed of the 35th:
A RESOLUTION honoring the life and service of Sergeant Thomas James Strickland and offering condolences to his family upon his recent loss in combat; and for other purposes.

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SR 35EX. By Senator Shafer of the 48th:
A RESOLUTION honoring the life and service of Sergeant First Class Charles Houghton Warren and offering condolences to his family upon his recent loss in combat; and for other purposes.
SR 36EX. By Senators Chance of the 16th and Douglas of the 17th:
A RESOLUTION honoring the life and service of Staff Sergeant Robert Lee Hollar and offering condolences to his family upon his recent loss in combat; and for other purposes.
SR 37EX. By Senator Cagle of the 49th:
A RESOLUTION commending Millard Bowen; and for other purposes.
SR 38EX. By Senators Johnson of the 1st, Williams of the 19th and Brown of the 26th:
A RESOLUTION honoring Gene and Lucia Brantley on the occasion of their 50th wedding anniversary; and for other purposes.
SR 40EX. By Senator Adelman of the 42nd:
A RESOLUTION honoring the life and service of Sergeant George Ray Draughn, Jr. and offering condolences to his family upon his recent loss in combat; and for other purposes.
SR 41EX. By Senator Carter of the 13th:
A RESOLUTION commending Willie Mae Rooks; and for other purposes.
SR 42EX. By Senators Wiles of the 37th, Williams of the 19th, Chapman of the 3rd, Stoner of the 6th and Thompson of the 33rd:
A RESOLUTION honoring the life and service of Airman First Class Antoine J. Holt and offering condolences to his family upon his recent loss in combat; and for other purposes.
SR 43EX. By Senators Hamrick of the 30th and Heath of the 31st:
A RESOLUTION honoring the life and service of Specialist Joshua Paul Dingler and offering condolences to his family upon his recent loss in combat; and for other purposes.

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SR 44EX. By Senators Shafer of the 48th and Douglas of the 17th:
A RESOLUTION commending Operation One Voice and its Special Operations Forces Run; and for other purposes.

SR 45EX. By Senators Powell of the 23rd and Whitehead, Sr. of the 24th:
A RESOLUTION honoring the life and service of Staff Sergeant David Randall Jones, Sr. and offering condolences to his family upon his recent loss in combat; and for other purposes.

SR 46EX. By Senator Chapman of the 3rd:
A RESOLUTION honoring the life and service of Sergeant Jerry Lewis Ganey, Jr. and offering condolences to his family upon his recent loss in combat; and for other purposes.

SR 47EX. By Senator Goggans of the 7th:
A RESOLUTION honoring the life and service of Staff Sergeant Chad Michael Mercer and offering condolences to his family upon his recent loss in combat; and for other purposes.

SR 48EX. By Senator Goggans of the 7th:
A RESOLUTION honoring the life and service of Specialist Matthew Vincent Gibbs and offering condolences to his family upon his recent loss in combat; and for other purposes.

SR 49EX. By Senators Hamrick of the 30th, Heath of the 31st and Seabaugh of the 28th:
A RESOLUTION honoring the life and service of Sergeant Paul Anthony Saylor and offering condolences to his family upon his recent loss in combat; and for other purposes.

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SR 50EX. By Senator Goggans of the 7th:
A RESOLUTION honoring Joseph Murray upon his retirement from the Coffee County Board of Education; and for other purposes.
SR 51EX. By Senators Douglas of the 17th, Johnson of the 1st, Williams of the 19th, Balfour of the 9th, Tolleson of the 20th and others:
A RESOLUTION commending and honoring Georgia's 48th Brigade Combat Team; and for other purposes.
SR 52EX. By Senators Thomas of the 54th and Stoner of the 6th:
A RESOLUTION commending the courage and perseverance of Ellen D. Williams; and for other purposes.
HR 7EX. By Representatives Lunsford of the 110th, Burmeister of the 119th, Keen of the 179th, Ehrhart of the 36th, Smith of the 129th and others:
A RESOLUTION commending the President of the United States George W. Bush and others, including the military and national guard from every state, first responders, private business, emergency medical technicians, cardiac technicians, paramedics, firefighters, the American Red Cross, the Salvation Army, and other law enforcement and devoted citizen volunteers of Georgia and other states, who have given tirelessly during the Hurricane Katrina disaster and its aftermath; and for other purposes.
Senator Williams of the 19th asked unanimous consent that Senate Rule 3-3.1(a) be suspended so that the Senate could consider the Governor's Executive Appointments.
The consent was granted and Senate Rule 3-3.1(a) was suspended.
Senator Williams of the 19th asked unanimous consent that the reading of the Governor's Executive Appointments found in the Senate Journal of September 9, 2005, be dispensed with and that one roll call suffice for the confirmation of the Governor's Appointments.
The consent was granted and the reading of the Governor's Appointments was dispensed with.
Senator Heath of the 31st asked unanimous consent that Senator Hill of the 32nd be excused. The consent was granted, and Senator Hill was excused.

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Senator Douglas of the 17th asked unanimous consent that Senator Staton of the 18th be excused. The consent was granted, and Senator Staton was excused.

Senator Stoner of the 6th asked unanimous consent that Senator Golden of the 8th be excused. The consent was granted, and Senator Golden was excused.

On the motion to confirm the Governor's Executive Appointments, a roll call was taken, and the vote was as follows:

Y Adelman Y Balfour Y Brown Y Bulloch Y Butler Y Cagle Y Carter Y Chance Y Chapman Y Douglas N Fort Y Goggans E Golden Y Grant Y Hamrick Y Harbison Y Harp Y Heath Y Henson

Y Hill,Jack E Hill,Judson Y Hooks Y Hudgens Y Johnson Y Jones Y Kemp Y Me V Bremen Y Miles Y Moody Y Mullis Y Pearson Y Powell Y Reed Y Rogers Y Schaefer Y Seabaugh Y Seay Y Shafer,D

Y Smith Y Starr E Staton Y Stephens Y Stoner Y Tate Y Thomas,D Y Thomas,R Y Thompson,C Y Thompson,S Y Tolleson Y Unterman
Vacancy Y Weber Y Whitehead Y Wiles Y Williams Y Zamarripa

On the motion, the yeas were 51, nays 1, the motion prevailed; and the Governor's Executive Appointments were confirmed.

On the confirmation of the appointees, the following communication was sent by the Secretary of the Senate to His Excellency, Governor Sonny Perdue:
September 10, 2005
The Honorable Sonny Perdue Governor State Capitol Atlanta, GA 30334

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Dear Governor:
Under the rules of the Georgia State Senate governing confirmation of appointments submitted by you, I have the honor to report to you as follows:
Nominations sent to the Senate by you on September 9, 2005 were acted upon by the Georgia State Senate in session on September 10, 2005, with the following results:
The Honorable Pat Burd of Hall County, as a member of the Board of Commissioners of the Georgia Student Finance Commission, for the term of office beginning 3/21/2005, and ending 3/15/2010. The vote on this confirmation was yeas 51, nays 1, and the nominee was confirmed.
The Honorable William Cline of Cherokee County, as a member of the Board of Commissioners of the Peace Officers Annuity and Benefit Fund, for the term of office beginning 8/8/2005, and ending 6/30/2006. The vote on this confirmation was yeas 51, nays 1, and the nominee was confirmed.
The Honorable Billy Croker of Polk County, as a member of the Board of Community Affairs, for the term of office beginning 7/11/2005, and ending 7/1/2010. The vote on this confirmation was yeas 51, nays 1, and the nominee was confirmed.
The Honorable Walter Huntley of Fulton County, as a member of the Board of Community Affairs, for the term of office beginning 7/11/2005, and ending 7/1/2010. The vote on this confirmation was yeas 51, nays 1, and the nominee was confirmed.
The Honorable Aaron McWhorter of Carroll County, as a member of the Board of Community Affairs, for the term of office beginning 8/8/2005, and ending 7/1/2010. The vote on this confirmation was yeas 51, nays 1, and the nominee was confirmed.
The Honorable Cliff Sheppard of Washington County, as a member of the Board of Community Affairs, for the term of office beginning 7/25/2005, and ending 7/1/2010. The vote on this confirmation was yeas 51, nays 1, and the nominee was confirmed.
The Honorable Mark Oshnock of Fulton County, as a member of the Board of Community Health, for the term of office beginning 3/21/2005, and ending 7/1/2006. The vote on this confirmation was yeas 51, nays 1, and the nominee was confirmed.
The Honorable Tom Salter of Clayton County, as a member of the Board of Corrections, for the term of office beginning 7/18/2005, and ending 12/31/2008. The vote on this confirmation was yeas 51, nays 1, and the nominee was confirmed.

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The Honorable Larry Benson of Clarke County, as a member of the Board of Directors of MCG Health, Inc, for the term of office beginning 5/2/2005, and ending 10/15/2006. The vote on this confirmation was yeas 51, nays 1, and the nominee was confirmed.
The Honorable J. Roy Rowland of Laurens County, as a member of the Board of Directors of MCG Health, Inc, for the term of office beginning 5/2/2005, and ending 10/15/2006. The vote on this confirmation was yeas 51, nays 1, and the nominee was confirmed.
The Honorable Tony Campbell of Thomas County, as a member of the Board of Directors of the Georgia Lottery Corporation, for the term of office beginning 8/3/2005, and ending 12/15/2009. The vote on this confirmation was yeas 51, nays 1, and the nominee was confirmed.
The Honorable Celeste Osborn of Fulton County, as a member of the Board of Directors of the Georgia Lottery Corporation, for the term of office beginning 8/3/2005, and ending 12/15/2009. The vote on this confirmation was yeas 51, nays 1, and the nominee was confirmed.
The Honorable Livia Whisenhunt of Fulton County, as a member of the Board of Directors of the Georgia Regional Transportation Authority, for the term of office beginning 6/6/2005, and ending 6/1/2009. The vote on this confirmation was yeas 51, nays 1, and the nominee was confirmed.
The Honorable Ned Winsor of Dekalb County, as a member of the Board of Directors of the State Employees' Assurance Department, for the term of office beginning 7/1/2005, and ending at the pleasure of the Governor. The vote on this confirmation was yeas 51, nays 1, and the nominee was confirmed.
The Honorable Susan Gordy of Dekalb County, as a member of the Board of Driver Services, for the term of office beginning 5/2/2005, and ending 6/30/2009. The vote on this confirmation was yeas 51, nays 1, and the nominee was confirmed.
The Honorable Bob Shaw of Whitfield County, as a member of the Board of Economic Development, for the term of office beginning 8/15/2005, and ending 7/1/2010. The vote on this confirmation was yeas 51, nays 1, and the nominee was confirmed.
The Honorable Phillip Wilheit of Hall County, as a member of the Board of Economic Development, for the term of office beginning 8/3/2005, and ending 7/1/2008. The vote on this confirmation was yeas 51, nays 1, and the nominee was confirmed.

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The Honorable Linda Campbell of Fulton County, as a member of the Board of Examiners of Psychologists, for the term of office beginning 6/13/2005, and ending 1/7/2010. The vote on this confirmation was yeas 51, nays 1, and the nominee was confirmed.
The Honorable Bob Prather, Jr of Fulton County, as a member of the Board of Governors of the Georgia World Congress Center Authority, for the term of office beginning 7/25/2005, and ending 7/1/2007. The vote on this confirmation was yeas 51, nays 1, and the nominee was confirmed.
The Honorable Debbie Ausburn of Fulton County, as a member of the Board of Human Resources, for the term of office beginning 8/22/2005, and ending 4/6/2007. The vote on this confirmation was yeas 51, nays 1, and the nominee was confirmed.
The Honorable Larry Cooper of Fulton County, as a member of the Board of Human Resources, for the term of office beginning 8/4/2005, and ending 8/6/2010. The vote on this confirmation was yeas 51, nays 1, and the nominee was confirmed.
The Honorable Deborah Silcox of Fulton County, as a member of the Board of Human Resources, for the term of office beginning 8/8/2005, and ending 4/6/2010. The vote on this confirmation was yeas 51, nays 1, and the nominee was confirmed.
The Honorable Warren Budd of Coweta County, as a member of the Board of Natural Resources, for the term of office beginning 4/4/2005, and ending 1/1/2012. The vote on this confirmation was yeas 51, nays 1, and the nominee was confirmed.
The Honorable Allen Conger of Ben Hill County, as a member of the Board of Trustees of the Georgia Firefighters Pension Fund, for the term of office beginning 4/4/2005, and ending 6/30/2008. The vote on this confirmation was yeas 51, nays 1, and the nominee was confirmed.
The Honorable Tom Triplett of Chatham County, as a member of the Board of Trustees of the Herty Foundation, for the term of office beginning 5/23/2005, and ending 2/19/2009. The vote on this confirmation was yeas 51, nays 1, and the nominee was confirmed.
The Honorable Scott Berry of Oconee County, as a member of the Board of Trustees of the Sheriffs Retirement Fund, for the term of office beginning 4/18/2005, and ending 6/30/2007. The vote on this confirmation was yeas 51, nays 1, and the nominee was confirmed.

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The Honorable Brenda Barrow of Effingham County, as a member of the Board of Trustees of the Teachers Retirement System of Georgia, for the term of office beginning 7/1/2005, and ending 6/30/2008. The vote on this confirmation was yeas 51, nays 1, and the nominee was confirmed.
The Honorable Paul Demersseman of Clarke County, as a member of the Board of Trustees of the Teachers Retirement System of Georgia, for the term of office beginning 7/1/2005, and ending 6/30/2008. The vote on this confirmation was yeas 51, nays 1, and the nominee was confirmed.
The Honorable Annette Bowling of Dougherty County, as a member of the Brain and Spinal Injury Trust Fund Commission, for the term of office beginning 5/2/2005, and ending 12/4/2005. The vote on this confirmation was yeas 51, nays 1, and the nominee was confirmed.
The Honorable John Culpepper of Walker County, as a member of the Civil War Commission, for the term of office beginning 4/22/2005, and ending 6/1/2008. The vote on this confirmation was yeas 51, nays 1, and the nominee was confirmed.
The Honorable Jimmy Rhodes of Baker County, as a member of the Civil War Commission, for the term of office beginning 6/8/2005, and ending 6/1/2008. The vote on this confirmation was yeas 51, nays 1, and the nominee was confirmed.
The Honorable Eddie Cheeks of Richmond County, as a member of the Composite State Board of Medical Examiners, for the term of office beginning 4/22/2005, and ending 7/1/2008. The vote on this confirmation was yeas 51, nays 1, and the nominee was confirmed.
The Honorable Roger Hill of Cobb County, as a member of the Composite State Board of Medical Examiners, for the term of office beginning 4/22/2005, and ending 7/1/2008. The vote on this confirmation was yeas 51, nays 1, and the nominee was confirmed.
The Honorable Grant Lewis of Floyd County, as a member of the Composite State Board of Medical Examiners, for the term of office beginning 4/22/2005, and ending 7/1/2008. The vote on this confirmation was yeas 51, nays 1, and the nominee was confirmed.
The Honorable Roland Summers of Chatham County, as a member of the Composite State Board of Medical Examiners, for the term of office beginning 4/22/2005, and ending 7/1/2008. The vote on this confirmation was yeas 51, nays 1, and the nominee was confirmed.

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The Honorable Alan Woolery of Houston County, as a member of the Composite State Board of Medical Examiners, for the term of office beginning 4/22/2005, and ending 7/1/2006. The vote on this confirmation was yeas 51, nays 1, and the nominee was confirmed.
The Honorable Bill Bozarth of Fulton County, as a member of the Consumer Advisory Board, for the term of office beginning 7/18/2005, and ending 7/1/2006. The vote on this confirmation was yeas 51, nays 1, and the nominee was confirmed.
The Honorable Trent Brown of Morgan County, as a member of the Consumer Advisory Board, for the term of office beginning 7/18/2005, and ending 7/1/2008. The vote on this confirmation was yeas 51, nays 1, and the nominee was confirmed.
The Honorable Rob Doll of Muscogee County, as a member of the Consumer Advisory Board, for the term of office beginning 7/18/2005, and ending 7/1/2008. The vote on this confirmation was yeas 51, nays 1, and the nominee was confirmed.
The Honorable Bill Loughrey of Fulton County, as a member of the Consumer Advisory Board, for the term of office beginning 7/18/2005, and ending 7/1/2006. The vote on this confirmation was yeas 51, nays 1, and the nominee was confirmed.
The Honorable Eddie Lunsden of Floyd County, as a member of the Consumer Advisory Board, for the term of office beginning 7/18/2005, and ending 7/1/2006. The vote on this confirmation was yeas 51, nays 1, and the nominee was confirmed.
The Honorable Tommy McFarland of Cherokee County, as a member of the Consumer Advisory Board, for the term of office beginning 7/18/2005, and ending 7/1/2007. The vote on this confirmation was yeas 51, nays 1, and the nominee was confirmed.
The Honorable Mark Smith of Chatham County, as a member of the Consumer Advisory Board, for the term of office beginning 7/18/2005, and ending 7/1/2006. The vote on this confirmation was yeas 51, nays 1, and the nominee was confirmed.
The Honorable Mike Sullivan of Rockdale County, as a member of the Consumer Advisory Board, for the term of office beginning 7/18/2005, and ending 7/1/2008. The vote on this confirmation was yeas 51, nays 1, and the nominee was confirmed.
The Honorable Anthony Waters of Bulloch County, as a member of the Consumer Advisory Board, for the term of office beginning 7/18/2005, and ending 7/1/2007. The vote on this confirmation was yeas 51, nays 1, and the nominee was confirmed.

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The Honorable Joey Brush of Columbia County, as a member of the Education Commission of the States, for the term of office beginning 4/4/2005, and ending at the pleasure of the Governor. The vote on this confirmation was yeas 51, nays 1, and the nominee was confirmed.
The Honorable FD Toth of County, as a member of the Education Commission of the States, for the term of office beginning 6/17/2005, and ending at the pleasure of the Governor. The vote on this confirmation was yeas 51, nays 1, and the nominee was confirmed.
The Honorable Felton Jenkins of Morgan County, as a member of the Georgia Agricultural Exposition Authority, for the term of office beginning 7/1/2005, and ending 6/30/2009. The vote on this confirmation was yeas 51, nays 1, and the nominee was confirmed.
The Honorable Gene Sutherland of Clayton County, as a member of the Georgia Agricultural Exposition Authority, for the term of office beginning 7/1/2005, and ending 7/1/2009. The vote on this confirmation was yeas 51, nays 1, and the nominee was confirmed.
The Honorable Paul Brower of Cobb County, as a member of the Georgia Auctioneers Commission, for the term of office beginning 6/27/2005, and ending 8/14/2009. The vote on this confirmation was yeas 51, nays 1, and the nominee was confirmed.
The Honorable Don Brooks of Houston County, as a member of the Georgia Aviation Hall of Fame Board, for the term of office beginning 4/4/2005, and ending 7/1/2009. The vote on this confirmation was yeas 51, nays 1, and the nominee was confirmed.
The Honorable Patrick Epps of Fulton County, as a member of the Georgia Aviation Hall of Fame Board, for the term of office beginning 5/2/2005, and ending 7/1/2009. The vote on this confirmation was yeas 51, nays 1, and the nominee was confirmed.
The Honorable George Harrison of Fulton County, as a member of the Georgia Aviation Hall of Fame Board, for the term of office beginning 6/13/2005, and ending 7/1/2010. The vote on this confirmation was yeas 51, nays 1, and the nominee was confirmed.
The Honorable Russell Hoff of Lowndes County, as a member of the Georgia Board of Athletic Trainers, for the term of office beginning 4/18/2005, and ending 1/31/2010. The vote on this confirmation was yeas 51, nays 1, and the nominee was confirmed.
The Honorable Scott Malone of Houston County, as a member of the Georgia Board of Athletic Trainers, for the term of office beginning 4/18/2005, and ending 1/31/2006. The vote on this confirmation was yeas 51, nays 1, and the nominee was confirmed.

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The Honorable Warren Morris of Clarke County, as a member of the Georgia Board of Athletic Trainers, for the term of office beginning 6/13/2005, and ending 1/31/2008. The vote on this confirmation was yeas 51, nays 1, and the nominee was confirmed.
The Honorable Jeff Treadway of Bibb County, as a member of the Georgia Board of Athletic Trainers, for the term of office beginning 4/11/2005, and ending 6/10/2010. The vote on this confirmation was yeas 51, nays 1, and the nominee was confirmed.
The Honorable Nora Pearce of Grady County, as a member of the Georgia Board of Chiropractic Examiners, for the term of office beginning 6/13/2005, and ending 6/30/2010. The vote on this confirmation was yeas 51, nays 1, and the nominee was confirmed.
The Honorable Thomas Godfrey of Fulton County, as a member of the Georgia Board of Dentistry, for the term of office beginning 4/11/2005, and ending 4/1/2009. The vote on this confirmation was yeas 51, nays 1, and the nominee was confirmed.
The Honorable Pete Trager of Cobb County, as a member of the Georgia Board of Dentistry, for the term of office beginning 4/11/2005, and ending 3/15/2009. The vote on this confirmation was yeas 51, nays 1, and the nominee was confirmed.
The Honorable Isaac Hadley of Muscogee County, as a member of the Georgia Board of Dentistry, for the term of office beginning 6/13/2005, and ending 1/4/2008. The vote on this confirmation was yeas 51, nays 1, and the nominee was confirmed.
The Honorable Linda Campbell of Clarke County, as a member of the Georgia Board of Examiners of Psychologists, for the term of office beginning 6/30/2005, and ending 1/7/2010. The vote on this confirmation was yeas 51, nays 1, and the nominee was confirmed.
The Honorable Karen Wessinger of Chatham County, as a member of the Georgia Board of Nursing, for the term of office beginning 4/11/2005, and ending 12/31/2007. The vote on this confirmation was yeas 51, nays 1, and the nominee was confirmed.
The Honorable Betty Brady of Chatooga County, as a member of the Georgia Commission on Women, for the term of office beginning 6/6/2005, and ending 7/1/2006. The vote on this confirmation was yeas 51, nays 1, and the nominee was confirmed.
The Honorable Patricia Anne Harwell of Rockdale County, as a member of the Georgia Composite Board of Professional Counselors, Social Workers & Marriage & Family Therapists, for the term of office beginning 5/6/2005, and ending 12/31/2005. The vote on this confirmation was yeas 51, nays 1, and the nominee was confirmed.

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The Honorable Tracy Hurst of Cobb County, as a member of the Georgia Composite Board of Professional Counselors, Social Workers & Marriage & Family Therapists, for the term of office beginning 4/18/2005, and ending 12/31/2006. The vote on this confirmation was yeas 51, nays 1, and the nominee was confirmed.
The Honorable Gene Schrader of Fulton County, as a member of the Georgia Composite Board of Professional Counselors, Social Workers & Marriage & Family Therapists, for the term of office beginning 4/18/2005, and ending 12/31/2006. The vote on this confirmation was yeas 51, nays 1, and the nominee was confirmed.
The Honorable Sandra Hollett of County, as a member of the Georgia Composite Board of Professional Counselors, Social Workers and Marriage and Family Therapists, for the term of office beginning 8/22/2005, and ending 12/31/2006. The vote on this confirmation was yeas 51, nays 1, and the nominee was confirmed.
The Honorable Scott Free of Houston County, as a member of the Georgia Real Estate Commission, for the term of office beginning 4/22/2005, and ending 1/26/2010. The vote on this confirmation was yeas 51, nays 1, and the nominee was confirmed.
The Honorable Sam Kellett of Fulton County, as a member of the Public School Employee's Retirement System, for the term of office beginning 6/6/2005, and ending 10/3/2008. The vote on this confirmation was yeas 51, nays 1, and the nominee was confirmed.
The Honorable Sam Pearson of Macon County, as a member of the Public School Employee's Retirement System, for the term of office beginning 9/7/2005, and ending 6/30/2006. The vote on this confirmation was yeas 51, nays 1, and the nominee was confirmed.
The Honorable Nancy Cobb of Laurens County, as a member of the Southern Growth Policies Board, for the term of office beginning 5/23/2005, and ending at the pleasure of the Governor. The vote on this confirmation was yeas 51, nays 1, and the nominee was confirmed.
The Honorable McCorkle OB of Warren County, as a member of the Southern Growth Policies Board, for the term of office beginning 5/23/2005, and ending at the pleasure of the Governor. The vote on this confirmation was yeas 51, nays 1, and the nominee was confirmed.
The Honorable Jimmy Skipper of Sumter County, as a member of the Southern States Energy Board, for the term of office beginning 7/12/2005, and ending at the pleasure of the Governor. The vote on this confirmation was yeas 51, nays 1, and the nominee was confirmed.

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The Honorable Virgil Ergle of Gwinnett County, as a member of the State Board of Barbers, for the term of office beginning 7/11/2005, and ending 7/25/2006. The vote on this confirmation was yeas 51, nays 1, and the nominee was confirmed.
The Honorable Holland-Barrios Lorena of Richmond County, as a member of the State Board of Barbers, for the term of office beginning 6/27/2005, and ending 12/29/2005. The vote on this confirmation was yeas 51, nays 1, and the nominee was confirmed.
The Honorable Charles Manning of Laurens County, as a member of the State Board of Barbers, for the term of office beginning 4/11/2005, and ending 6/30/2007. The vote on this confirmation was yeas 51, nays 1, and the nominee was confirmed.
The Honorable Betty Carlisle of Monroe County, as a member of the State Board of Cosmetology, for the term of office beginning 6/9/2005, and ending 5/29/2008. The vote on this confirmation was yeas 51, nays 1, and the nominee was confirmed.
The Honorable Don Westbrook of Cobb County, as a member of the State Board of Cosmetology, for the term of office beginning 8/8/2005, and ending 5/1/2007. The vote on this confirmation was yeas 51, nays 1, and the nominee was confirmed.
The Honorable Rachel Cochran of Fulton County, as a member of the State Board of Examiners for Certification of Water and Wastewater Treatment Plant Operators and Laboratory Analysts, for the term of office beginning 8/22/2005, and ending 8/17/2007. The vote on this confirmation was yeas 51, nays 1, and the nominee was confirmed.
The Honorable Margaret Doss of Richmond County, as a member of the State Board of Examiners for Certification of Water and Wastewater Treatment Plant Operators and Laboratory Analysts, for the term of office beginning 8/22/2005, and ending 8/17/2007. The vote on this confirmation was yeas 51, nays 1, and the nominee was confirmed.
The Honorable Michael Whatley of Newton County, as a member of the State Board of Examiners for Certification of Water and Wastewater Treatment Plant Operators and Laboratory Analysts, for the term of office beginning 8/22/2005, and ending 8/17/2007. The vote on this confirmation was yeas 51, nays 1, and the nominee was confirmed.
The Honorable Elizabeth Larrimore of Chatham County, as a member of the State Board of Examiners for Speech Language Pathology and Audiology, for the term of office beginning 7/25/2005, and ending 7/1/2008. The vote on this confirmation was yeas 51, nays 1, and the nominee was confirmed.

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The Honorable Ken Walker of Houston County, as a member of the State Board of Examiners for Speech Language Pathology and Audiology, for the term of office beginning 6/13/2005, and ending 6/24/2007. The vote on this confirmation was yeas 51, nays 1, and the nominee was confirmed.
The Honorable Lori Smith of Fulton County, as a member of the State Board of Examiners for Speech-Language Pathology and Audiology, for the term of office beginning 4/1/2005, and ending 7/1/2006. The vote on this confirmation was yeas 51, nays 1, and the nominee was confirmed.
The Honorable Terry Daviston of Coweta County, as a member of the State Board of Funeral Service, for the term of office beginning 5/16/2005, and ending 2/13/2007. The vote on this confirmation was yeas 51, nays 1, and the nominee was confirmed.
The Honorable Maranah Sauter of Troup County, as a member of the State Board of Nursing Home Administrators, for the term of office beginning 5/23/2005, and ending 12/29/2006. The vote on this confirmation was yeas 51, nays 1, and the nominee was confirmed.
The Honorable Pat Donnelly of Houston County, as a member of the State Board of Optometry, for the term of office beginning 7/25/2005, and ending 7/1/2006. The vote on this confirmation was yeas 51, nays 1, and the nominee was confirmed.
The Honorable Bill Sharpton of Rabun County, as a member of the State Board of Optometry, for the term of office beginning 7/25/2005, and ending 9/6/2006. The vote on this confirmation was yeas 51, nays 1, and the nominee was confirmed.
The Honorable Charles Palmer of Fulton County, as a member of the State Board of Pharmacy, for the term of office beginning 6/27/2005, and ending 11/1/2009. The vote on this confirmation was yeas 51, nays 1, and the nominee was confirmed.
The Honorable John Cowherd of Clayton County, as a member of the State Board of Physical Therapy, for the term of office beginning 4/11/2005, and ending 6/30/2007. The vote on this confirmation was yeas 51, nays 1, and the nominee was confirmed.
The Honorable Andy Ellis of Tift County, as a member of the State Board of Physical Therapy, for the term of office beginning 4/11/2005, and ending 8/30/2006. The vote on this confirmation was yeas 51, nays 1, and the nominee was confirmed.
The Honorable Judy Sanders of Houston County, as a member of the State Board of Podiatry Examiners, for the term of office beginning 4/11/2005, and ending 7/1/2006. The vote on this confirmation was yeas 51, nays 1, and the nominee was confirmed.

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The Honorable Tim Ansley of Chatham County, as a member of the State Board of Registration for General and Residential Contractors, for the term of office beginning 7/1/2005, and ending 7/1/2010. The vote on this confirmation was yeas 51, nays 1, and the nominee was confirmed.
The Honorable Bob Barnard of Fayette County, as a member of the State Board of Registration for General and Residential Contractors, for the term of office beginning 7/1/2005, and ending 7/1/2010. The vote on this confirmation was yeas 51, nays 1, and the nominee was confirmed.
The Honorable Dan Cash of Dekalb County, as a member of the State Board of Registration for General and Residential Contractors, for the term of office beginning 7/1/2005, and ending 7/1/2009. The vote on this confirmation was yeas 51, nays 1, and the nominee was confirmed.
The Honorable Steve Cash of Henry County, as a member of the State Board of Registration for General and Residential Contractors, for the term of office beginning 7/1/2005, and ending 7/1/2010. The vote on this confirmation was yeas 51, nays 1, and the nominee was confirmed.
The Honorable Dave Cyr of Houston County, as a member of the State Board of Registration for General and Residential Contractors, for the term of office beginning 7/1/2005, and ending 7/1/2009. The vote on this confirmation was yeas 51, nays 1, and the nominee was confirmed.
The Honorable Melissa Henderson of Oconee County, as a member of the State Board of Registration for General and Residential Contractors, for the term of office beginning 7/1/2005, and ending 7/1/2010. The vote on this confirmation was yeas 51, nays 1, and the nominee was confirmed.
The Honorable Mark Herbert of Columbia County, as a member of the State Board of Registration for General and Residential Contractors, for the term of office beginning 7/1/2005, and ending 7/1/2009. The vote on this confirmation was yeas 51, nays 1, and the nominee was confirmed.
The Honorable Tommy Holder of Cobb County, as a member of the State Board of Registration for General and Residential Contractors, for the term of office beginning 7/1/2005, and ending 7/1/2008. The vote on this confirmation was yeas 51, nays 1, and the nominee was confirmed.

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The Honorable Hoppy Hopkins of Upson County, as a member of the State Board of Registration for General and Residential Contractors, for the term of office beginning 7/1/2005, and ending 7/1/2009. The vote on this confirmation was yeas 51, nays 1, and the nominee was confirmed.
The Honorable Roger Huggins of Gwinnett County, as a member of the State Board of Registration for General and Residential Contractors, for the term of office beginning 7/1/2005, and ending 7/1/2010. The vote on this confirmation was yeas 51, nays 1, and the nominee was confirmed.
The Honorable Guy Middleton of Lumpkin County, as a member of the State Board of Registration for General and Residential Contractors, for the term of office beginning 7/1/2005, and ending 7/1/2008. The vote on this confirmation was yeas 51, nays 1, and the nominee was confirmed.
The Honorable Allen Richardson of Gwinnett County, as a member of the State Board of Registration for General and Residential Contractors, for the term of office beginning 7/1/2005, and ending 7/1/2009. The vote on this confirmation was yeas 51, nays 1, and the nominee was confirmed.
The Honorable Phillip Thayer of Muscogee County, as a member of the State Board of Registration for General and Residential Contractors, for the term of office beginning 7/1/2005, and ending 7/1/2009. The vote on this confirmation was yeas 51, nays 1, and the nominee was confirmed.
The Honorable Morgan Wheeler of Walton County, as a member of the State Board of Registration for General and Residential Contractors, for the term of office beginning 7/1/2005, and ending 7/1/2010. The vote on this confirmation was yeas 51, nays 1, and the nominee was confirmed.
The Honorable Hoyt Ausburn of Habersham County, as a member of the State Board of Registration of Used Car Dealers and Used Motor Vehicle Parts Dealers, for the term of office beginning 7/25/2005, and ending 6/30/2008. The vote on this confirmation was yeas 51, nays 1, and the nominee was confirmed.
The Honorable Mike Bradley of Floyd County, as a member of the State Board of Registration of Used Car Dealers and Used Motor Vehicle Parts Dealers, for the term of office beginning 6/27/2005, and ending 6/30/2006. The vote on this confirmation was yeas 51, nays 1, and the nominee was confirmed.

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The Honorable Gene Sapp of Clarke County, as a member of the State Board of Registration of Used Car Dealers and Used Motor Vehicle Parts Dealers, for the term of office beginning 7/25/2005, and ending 6/30/2009. The vote on this confirmation was yeas 51, nays 1, and the nominee was confirmed.
The Honorable McGrath Keen of Laurens County, as a member of the State Board of Technical and Adult Education, for the term of office beginning 8/8/2005, and ending 6/30/2010. The vote on this confirmation was yeas 51, nays 1, and the nominee was confirmed.
The Honorable Emerson Russell of Catossa County, as a member of the State Board of Technical and Adult Education, for the term of office beginning 8/21/2005, and ending 6/30/2008. The vote on this confirmation was yeas 51, nays 1, and the nominee was confirmed.
The Honorable Earl Smith of Cobb County, as a member of the State Board of Technical and Adult Education, for the term of office beginning 7/1/2005, and ending 6/30/2010. The vote on this confirmation was yeas 51, nays 1, and the nominee was confirmed.
The Honorable Larry Snellgrove of Houston County, as a member of the State Board of Technical and Adult Education, for the term of office beginning 7/18/2005, and ending 6/30/2008. The vote on this confirmation was yeas 51, nays 1, and the nominee was confirmed.
The Honorable Ben Jr. Tarbutton of Washington County, as a member of the State Board of Technical and Adult Education, for the term of office beginning 7/18/2005, and ending 6/30/2010. The vote on this confirmation was yeas 51, nays 1, and the nominee was confirmed.
The Honorable Viola Drew of Dekalb County, as a member of the State Board of Workers' Compensation, for the term of office beginning 7/1/2005, and ending 5/1/2009. The vote on this confirmation was yeas 51, nays 1, and the nominee was confirmed.
The Honorable Carolyn C. Hall of Dekalb County, as a member of the State Board of Workers' Compensation, for the term of office beginning 7/1/2005, and ending 5/1/2009. The vote on this confirmation was yeas 51, nays 1, and the nominee was confirmed.
The Honorable Bunn Barbara of Rockdale County, as a member of the State Children's Trust Fund Commission, for the term of office beginning 4/22/2005, and ending 6/30/2008. The vote on this confirmation was yeas 51, nays 1, and the nominee was confirmed.

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The Honorable Lowe Steve of Pickens County, as a member of the State Children's Trust Fund Commission, for the term of office beginning 4/22/2005, and ending 6/30/2008. The vote on this confirmation was yeas 51, nays 1, and the nominee was confirmed.
The Honorable Charles Frederick Warnell, Jr. of Bryan County, as a member of the State Forestry Commission, for the term of office beginning 4/4/2005, and ending 1/1/2011. The vote on this confirmation was yeas 51, nays 1, and the nominee was confirmed.
The Honorable Rebecca Kirk of Fulton County, as a member of the Georgia Board of Landscape Architects, for the term of office beginning 4/1/2005, and ending 4/1/2009. The vote on this confirmation was yeas 51, nays 1, and the nominee was confirmed.
The Honorable Jessie Wright of Muscogee County, as a member of the Georgia Board of Examiners of Licensed Dietitians, for the term of office beginning 4/21/2005, and ending 6/30/2007. The vote on this confirmation was yeas 51, nays 1, and the nominee was confirmed.
The Honorable Linda Easterly of Houston County, as a member of the Georgia Board of Nursing, for the term of office beginning 9/23/2004, and ending 9/23/2007. The vote on this confirmation was yeas 51, nays 1, and the nominee was confirmed.
The Honorable Karen Wessigner of Chatham County, as a member of the Georgia Board of Nursing, for the term of office beginning 4/11/2005, and ending 12/31/2007. The vote on this confirmation was yeas 51, nays 1, and the nominee was confirmed.
The Honorable John Siggers of Fulton County, as a member of the State Board of Cosmetology, for the term of office beginning 4/21/2005, and ending 8/8/2007. The vote on this confirmation was yeas 51, nays 1, and the nominee was confirmed.
The Honorable Ben Jr. Copeland of Lanier County, as a member of the State Board of Technical and Adult Education, for the term of office beginning 7/15/2005, and ending 6/30/2010. The vote on this confirmation was yeas 51, nays 1, and the nominee was confirmed.
The Honorable Annette Purcell of Effingham County, as a member of the State Board of Technical and Adult Education, for the term of office beginning 7/15/2005, and ending 6/3/2010. The vote on this confirmation was yeas 51, nays 1, and the nominee was confirmed.

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The Honorable David Hays of Newton County, as a member of the State Soil and Water Conservation Commission, for the term of office beginning 4/1/2004, and ending 1/1/2010. The vote on this confirmation was yeas 51, nays 1, and the nominee was confirmed.

Sincerely,

/s/ Frank Eldridge, Jr. Secretary of the Senate

The following message was received from the House through Mr. Rivers, the Clerk thereof:

Mr. President:

The House has passed by the requisite constitutional majority the following Bill of the Senate:

SB 1EX. By Senators Grant of the 25th, Johnson of the 1st, Williams of the 19th, Kemp of the 46th, Cagle of the 49th and others:

A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Chapter 19 of Title 50 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to state travel services, so as to change the rate of mileage reimbursement to state officers and employees traveling on state business in their personal motor vehicles; to provide an effective date; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.

SENATE CALENDAR SATURDAY, SEPTEMBER 10, 2005
FIFTH LEGISLATIVE DAY

HB 1EX

State taxes; certain motor fuels; temporary exemption; provisions (CWH-49th)(ENGROSSED) O`Neal-146th

The following legislation was read the third time and put upon its passage:

HB 1EX. By Representatives O`Neal of the 146th, Keen of the 179th, Smith of the 129th, Roberts of the 154th and Golick of the 34th:

A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Title 48 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to revenue and taxation, so as to provide for an exemption for a limited period of time with respect to state taxes applicable to certain motor fuels; to provide for procedures, conditions, and limitations; to provide

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for powers, duties, and authority of the state revenue commissioner with respect to the foregoing; to ratify an executive order of the Governor suspending the collection of such taxes; to provide an effective date; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.

Senate Sponsor: Senator Cagle of the 49th.

The following Fiscal Note, as required by law, was read by the Secretary:

DEPARTMENT OF AUDITS AND ACCOUNTS 270Washington Street, S.W., Suite 4-114 Atlanta, Georgia 30334-8400

Russell W. Hinton State Auditor (404) 656-2174

September 6, 2005

Honorable Larry O'Neal, Chairman House Ways and Means Committee State Capitol, Room 133 Atlanta, Georgia 30334

Dear Chairman O'Neal:

SUBJECT: Fiscal Note House Bill 1EX (LC 18 4735-EC)

This legislation would temporarily suspend the collection of motor fuel taxes. This moratorium would apply to both the excise tax and the 4% prepaid sales tax. The prepaid tax is split 3% to motor fuel revenue which is dedicated to the Department of Transportation and 1% to the state General Fund. This suspension would last for approximately 30 days.

The Georgia State University Fiscal Research Center estimates the overall impact of this moratorium is to reduce state revenues by approximately $75.5 million in FY 2006. This decrease would consist of approximately $66.1 million in motor fuel revenue that will impact the state in FY 2007 and $9.4 million in General Fund revenue that will impact the state in FY 2006. The Fiscal Research Center provided the following narrative regarding this estimate:

The starting point of this analysis was the Department of Revenue's report on FY 2005 motor fuel tax receipts. These receipts were approximately $461 million

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from the excise tax and $330 million from the first 3% of the prepaid sales tax. The excise tax revenue was divided by the 7.5 cent per gallon excise tax rate to estimate gallons consumed in Georgia.

For FY 2006, it was assumed that gallon consumption grows by 1% over FY 2005. This consumption quantity was multiplied by the excise tax rate and the current prepaid sales tax rate which is 7.5 cents per gallon for gasoline. This calculation yields annual totals of $466.0 million in excise tax, $349.5 million from the first 3% of the prepaid sales tax and $116.5 million from the last 1% of the prepaid sales tax rate.

Based on recent average monthly receipts, September's motor fuel revenue is expected to equal about 8.1% of the annual total. This yields estimates of the revenue reduction from a September moratorium. These estimates are approximately $37.8 million in excise tax revenue, $28.3 million from the first 3% of the prepaid sales tax and $9.4 million from the last 1% of the prepaid sales tax. The combined impacts are a $66.1 million decrease in motor fuel revenues and a $9.4 million decrease in general fund revenues for a $75.5 million overall decrease in state revenues.
Sincerely,

/s/ Russell W. Hinton State Auditor

/s/ Shelley C. Nickel, Director Office of Planning and Budget

Senator Williams of the 19th moved the previous question.

There was no objection and the previous question was ordered.

The report of the committee, which was favorable to the passage of the bill, was agreed to.

On the passage of the bill, a roll call was taken, and the vote was as follows:

Y Adelman Y Balfour N Brown Y Bulloch Y Butler Y Cagle Y Carter

Y Hill,Jack E Hill,Judson Y Hooks Y Hudgens Y Johnson Y Jones Y Kemp

Y Smith Y Starr E Staton Y Stephens Y Stoner Y Tate Y Thomas,D

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Y Chance Y Chapman Y Douglas Y Fort Y Goggans E Golden Y Grant Y Hamrick Y Harbison Y Harp Y Heath Y Henson

Y Me V Bremen Y Miles Y Moody Y Mullis Y Pearson Y Powell Y Reed Y Rogers Y Schaefer Y Seabaugh Y Seay Y Shafer,D

N Thomas,R Y Thompson,C Y Thompson,S Y Tolleson
Unterman Vacancy Y Weber Y Whitehead Y Wiles Y Williams Y Zamarripa

On the passage of the bill, the yeas were 49, nays 2.

HB 1EX, having received the requisite constitutional majority, was passed.

The following communication was received by the Secretary:

Senator Renee Unterman District 45 421-B State Capitol Atlanta, GA 30334

Committees: Ethics Health and Human Services Appropriations Rules State and Local Governmental Operations
The State Senate Atlanta, Georgia 30334

Please acknowledge that my machine malfunctioned and did not properly record my yea vote on HB 1EX.

Thank you,

/s/ Renee Unterman September 10, 2005

Senator Williams of the 19th asked unanimous consent that HB 1EX be immediately transmitted to the House.

The consent was granted and HB 1EX was immediately transmitted.

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The following resolution was read and adopted:
SR 39EX. By Senators Williams of the 19th and Johnson of the 1st:
A RESOLUTION
Relative to adjournment; and for other purposes.
BE IT RESOLVED BY THE GENERAL ASSEMBLY OF GEORGIA that the 2005 Special Session of the General Assembly shall adjourn sine die at the close of the legislative day on Saturday, September 10, 2005.
The following message was received from the House through Mr. Rivers, the Clerk thereof:
Mr. President:
The House has adopted by the requisite constitutional majority the following Resolution of the Senate:
SR 39EX. By Senators Williams of the 19th and Johnson of the 1st:
A RESOLUTION relative to adjournment; and for other purposes.
The following committee report was read by the Secretary:
Mr. President:
The Enrolling and Journals subcommittee has read and examined the following legislation and has instructed me to report the same back to the Senate as correct and ready for transmission to the Governor:
SB 1EX
Senator Williams of the 19th moved that the Senate adjourn sine die pursuant to SR 39EX.
The motion prevailed, and at 10:51 a.m. the President announced the Senate adjourned sine die.

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SB 1EX-- Travel Expense; state employees; rate of mileage reimbursement .......................................................................3841, 3842, 3859, 3863, 3905, 3909

SENATE RESOLUTIONS

SR 1EX -- Senate; adopt Rules for 2005 Special Session ...........................................3836 SR 2EX -- Senate Convened in Special Session; notify House of
Representatives...........................................................................................3840 SR 3EX -- Bethel Congregational Methodist Church;
congratulating ............................................................................................. 3860 SR 4EX -- Hill Aircraft; commend ..............................................................................3862 SR 5EX -- Odum, Bishop Matthew Marvin; congratulating .......................................3862 SR 6EX -- Sweetfield of Eden Baptist Church; recognize ..........................................3862 SR 7EX -- Hudson, Bishop Estella G.; commend .......................................................3862 SR 8EX -- Jennings, Rev. John and Sis. Vivian; commend ........................................3862 SR 9EX -- First Corinthian Missionary Baptist Church; Rev. Alvin
Guest; recognize .........................................................................................3862 SR 10EX-- Johnson, Essie Stewart; honoring ..............................................................3862 SR 11EX-- Cheever, Dr. Idell; recognize .....................................................................3862 SR 12EX-- Huddleston, Spec. First Class Lee Thomas; honoring ...............................3884 SR 13EX-- Barnes, Judge Rowland W.; condolences ..................................................3884 SR 14EX-- McKinley, Essie Dennison; condolences ...................................................3884 SR 15EX-- Harvey, Joseph Hillman; condolences .......................................................3884 SR 16EX-- Mason, Helen Phillips; condolences ..........................................................3884 SR 17EX-- Lamutt, Virginia Magalyn Pratt; condolences ...........................................3884 SR 18EX-- Dennon, Elsie Dyar; condolences ..............................................................3884 SR 19EX-- Brown, Tyler Hall; condolences ................................................................3884 SR 20EX-- Cook IV, Arthur Philip; celebrate birth......................................................3885 SR 21EX-- Podriznik IV, F. Jonathan; commend.........................................................3885 SR 22EX-- Garrett, Larry and Renee; commend ..........................................................3885 SR 23EX-- Erickson, Evelyn Woods; celebrate birth...................................................3885 SR 24EX-- Rodbell, Harrison Woods; celebrate birth..................................................3885 SR 25EX-- Hamby, Miles David; celebrate birth .........................................................3885

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SR 26EX-- Stokely, Sergeant Michael James; condolences.........................................3885 SR 27EX-- Fuller, Staff Sergeant Carl Ray; condolences ............................................3885 SR 28EX-- Kinlow, Sergeant James Ondra; condolences ............................................3886 SR 29EX-- Stokely, Sergeant Michael James; condolences.........................................3886 SR 30EX-- Anderson, Sergeant First Class Victor Anthonio;
condolences ................................................................................................3886 SR 31EX-- Brunson, Specialist Jacques Earl; condolences..........................................3886 SR 32EX-- Haggin, Sergeant Jonathon Christopher; condolences...............................3886 SR 33EX-- Gillican, Sergeant Charles Crum; condolences..........................................3886 SR 34EX-- Strickland, Sergeant Thomas James; condolences.....................................3886 SR 35EX-- Warren, Sergeant First Class Charles Houghton;
condolences ................................................................................................3887 SR 36EX-- Hollar, Staff Sergeant Robert Lee; condolences ........................................3887 SR 37EX-- Bowen, Millard; commend.........................................................................3887 SR 38EX-- Brantley, Gene and Lucia; honoring ..........................................................3887 SR 39EX-- Adjournment; relative to ............................................................................3909 SR 40EX-- Draughn, Jr., Sergeant Ray; condolences...................................................3887 SR 41EX-- Rooks, Willie Mae; commend....................................................................3887 SR 42EX-- Holt, Airman First Class Antonio J.; condolences.....................................3887 SR 43EX-- Dingler, Specialist Joshua Paul; condolences ............................................3887 SR 44EX-- Operation One Voice; Special Operations Forces Run;
commend ....................................................................................................3888 SR 45EX-- Jones, Sr., Staff Sergeant David Randall; condolences .............................3888 SR 46EX-- Ganey, Jr., Sergeant Jerry Lewis; condolences..........................................3888 SR 47EX-- Mercer, Staff Sergeant Chad Michael; condolences ..................................3888 SR 48EX-- Gibbs, Specialist Matthew Vincent; condolences......................................3888 SR 49EX-- Saylor, Sergeant Paul Anthony; condolences ............................................3888 SR 50EX-- Murray, Joseph; honoring ..........................................................................3889 SR 51EX-- Georgia 48th Brigade Combat Team; commend .......................................3889 SR 52EX-- Williams, Ellen D.; commend ....................................................................3889

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HB 1EX-- State Taxes; certain motor fuels; temporary exemption; provisions ........................................................................................3866, 3867, 3869, 3905

HOUSE RESOLUTIONS

HR 1EX-- Notify Senate; House convened .................................................................3835 HR 2EX-- Notify Governor; General Assembly convened...............................3836, 3840 HR 7EX-- Hurricane Katrina Disaster; commend President Bush
and others. ........................................................................................3870, 3889

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A
ADJOURNMENT Adjournment; relative to .................................................................................................SR 39
C
CHAPLAINS OF THE DAY Baxter, Dr. Paul........................................................................................................Page 3883 Bingham, Pastor Steve .............................................................................................Page 3869 Turner, Reverend Rodney K. ...................................................................................Page 3835 Wadsworth, Reverend Ed ........................................................................................Page 3861 Williams, Senator Tommie ......................................................................................Page 3859
G
GASOLINE AND OTHER PETROLEUM PRODUCTS State Taxes; certain motor fuels; temporary exemption; provisions ...............................HB 1
GENERAL ASSEMBLY Notify Senate; House convened .......................................................................................HR 1 Notify Governor; General Assembly convened...............................................................HR 2 Adjournment; relative to .................................................................................................SR 39 Senate Convened in Special Session; notify House of Representatives ...........................SR 2 Senate; adopt Rules for 2005 Special Session ..................................................................SR 1
GOVERNOR Notify Governor; General Assembly convened .............................................................. HR 2 Appointments; boards and commissions ................................................................. Page 3870 Appointments; boards and commissions; assignment to committee ....................... Page 3881 Appointments; boards and commissions; committee report.................................... Page 3883 Appointments; boards and commissions; confirmation .......................................... Page 3890 Appointments; boards and commissions; transmit confirmation to Governor........ Page 3890 Proclamation for special session.............................................................................. Page 3833 Vetoes; 2005 Session ............................................................................................... Page 3844 Vetoes; 2005 Session; line item appropriations ...................................................... Page 3848

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H
HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES Notify Senate; House convened .......................................................................................HR 1 Notify Governor; General Assembly convened...............................................................HR 2 Senate Convened in Special Session; notify House of Representatives ...........................SR 2
M
MOTOR FUEL AND ROAD TAX State Taxes; certain motor fuels; temporary exemption; provisions ...............................HB 1
S
SENATE Notify Senate; House convened .......................................................................................HR 1 Notify Governor; General Assembly convened...............................................................HR 2 Senate Convened in Special Session; notify House of Representatives ...........................SR 2 Senate; adopt Rules for 2005 Special Session ..................................................................SR 1 Morning Roll Calls: ........................................................Pages 3835, 3859, 3861, 3869,3883
SENATORS GOGGANS; appointed as Ex-officio of Appropriations Committee......................Page 3857 GRANT; appointed as Chairman of State Institutions and Property Committee....Page 3856 MEYER VON BREMEN; explanation of vote on SB 1EX....................................Page 3865 STEPHENS; appointed as Ex-officio and Chair of Transportation Committee......Page 3854 STEPHENS; resignation as Senate Majority Leader...............................................Page 3842 STEPHENS; removed as Ex-officio of Rules Committee.......................................Page 3856 THOMAS, R.; appointed as Vice-Chair of State Institutions and Property Committee................................................................................................................Page 3856 UNTERMAN; explanation of vote on HB 1EX......................................................Page 3908 WALKER; reference to conviction .........................................................................Page 3857 WILLIAMS; elected Majority Leader .....................................................................Page 3854 WILLIAMS; appointed as Ex-officio of Rules Committee ....................................Page 3856
RESOLUTIONS; EXPRESSING SENTIMENTS OF THE SENATE Adjournment; relative to .................................................................................................SR 39 Anderson, Sergeant First Class Victor Anthonio; condolences......................................SR 30 Barnes, Judge Rowland W.; condolences .......................................................................SR 13 Bethel Congregational Methodist Church; congratulating ...............................................SR 3 Bowen, Millard; commend..............................................................................................SR 37 Brantley, Gene and Lucia; honoring ...............................................................................SR 38

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Brown, Tyler Hall; condolences .....................................................................................SR 19 Brunson, Specialist Jacques Earl; condolences...............................................................SR 31 Cheever, Dr. Idell; recognize ..........................................................................................SR 11 Cook IV, Arthur Philip; celebrate birth ..........................................................................SR 20 Dennon, Elsie Dyar; condolences ...................................................................................SR 18 Dingler, Specialist Joshua Paul; condolences .................................................................SR 43 Draughn, Jr., Sergeant Ray; condolences .....................................................................SR 40 Erickson, Evelyn Woods; celebrate birth........................................................................SR 23 First Corinthian Missionary Baptist Church; Rev. Alvin Guest; recognize .....................SR 9 Fuller, Staff Sergeant Carl Ray; condolences .................................................................SR 27 Ganey, Jr., Sergeant Jerry Lewis; condolences...............................................................SR 46 Garrett, Larry and Renee; commend...............................................................................SR 22 Georgia 48th Brigade Combat Team; commend ............................................................SR 51 Gibbs, Specialist Matthew Vincent; condolences...........................................................SR 48 Gillican, Sergeant Charles Crum; condolences...............................................................SR 33 Haggin, Sergeant Jonathon Christopher; condolences....................................................SR 32 Hamby, Miles David; celebrate birth ..............................................................................SR 25 Harvey, Joseph Hillman; condolences ............................................................................SR 15 Hill Aircraft; commend .....................................................................................................SR 4 Hollar, Staff Sergeant Robert Lee; condolences.............................................................SR 36 Holt, Airman First Class Antonio J.; condolences..........................................................SR 42 Huddleston, Spec. First Class Lee Thomas; honoring ....................................................SR 12 Hudson, Bishop Estella G.; commend ..............................................................................SR 7 Jennings, Rev. John and Sis. Vivian; commend ..............................................................SR 8 Johnson, Essie Stewart; honoring ...................................................................................SR 10 Jones, Sr., Staff Sergeant David Randall; condolences ..................................................SR 45 Kinlow, Sergeant James Ondra; condolences .................................................................SR 28 Lamutt, Virginia Magalyn Pratt; condolences ................................................................SR 17 Mason, Helen Phillips; condolences ...............................................................................SR 16 McKinley, Essie Dennison; condolences........................................................................SR 14 Mercer, Staff Sergeant Chad Michael; condolences.......................................................SR 47 Murray, Joseph; honoring ...............................................................................................SR 50 Odum, Bishop Matthew Marvin; congratulating ..............................................................SR 5 Operation One Voice; Special Operations Forces Run; commend.................................SR 44 Podriznik IV, F. Jonathan; commend..............................................................................SR 21 Rodbell, Harrison Woods; celebrate birth.......................................................................SR 24 Rooks, Willie Mae; commend ........................................................................................SR 41 Saylor, Sergeant Paul Anthony; condolences .................................................................SR 49 Stokely, Sergeant Michael James; condolences..............................................................SR 26 Stokely, Sergeant Michael James; condolences..............................................................SR 29 Strickland, Sergeant Thomas James; condolences..........................................................SR 34 Sweetfield of Eden Baptist Church; recognize .................................................................SR 6 Warren, Sergeant First Class Charles Houghton; condolences ......................................SR 35

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Williams, Ellen D.; commend.........................................................................................SR 52 STATE GOVERNMENT
Travel Expense; state officers/employees; change rate of mileage reimbursement...................................................................................................................SB 1
T
TAXATION AND REVENUE State Taxes; certain motor fuels; temporary exemption; provisions ...............................HB 1
TRANSPORTATION SERVICES Travel Expense; state officers/employees; change rate of mileage reimbursement...................................................................................................................SB 1

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